Hi! My name is Marcus Lapp.

As a child, I stuttered on occasion but it was fairly mild.

That is, until I became a teenager – for whatever reason, I began to struggle more and more with stuttering when I was around 13-14 years old.

This led to me struggling with a stutter throughout my teen years and into my twenties.

From the pain of not ordering what I wanted at restaurants...

To the pain of feeling awkward and inadequate in my social life...

To the pain of feeling inferior and "less-than" in general – I've felt it all.

I've been there and I know what it's like to wonder, "Will I be stuck with this forever?"

That thought terrified me. 

But thankfully, that's not where my story ends.

A few years ago, after trying to get "quick-fixes" through things like supplements and tricks, I realized I needed to go in a different direction.

That is when I discovered a coach online (in much the same way that you discovered me), and in working with this coach, I finally had a plan in place. I finally began climbing the mountain of fluency.

One of the core truths that I needed to come to grips with was this: Easy fluency is a lie.

Here’s how I needed to approach my speech: with diligence, consistency, and patience. And I started taking that approach.

I was far from perfect but I stuck with it. Today, I am reaping the rewards of that commitment in so many incredible ways.

Let me tell you; the path of basic, old-fashioned hard work – it works!

As a former stutterer, I know what it’s like to feel trapped – but I also know what it’s like to escape and find freedom in my speech. 

I am now able to start interesting conversations and make new friends when traveling and staying in hostels.

I am now able to go on dates and not spend one second worrying about my speech. 

I am now able to maximize my career and find fulfillment in my work because my speech is no longer a roadblock.

It’s been a wild ride. Just a few short years ago, I couldn’t even imagine being able to enjoy the level of fluency I now have. 

But it shouldn’t be surprising. I was committed and diligent in the process of changing my speech and I stuck through the ups and downs. My fluency didn’t happen on accident, I was very intentional about it. And that’s what I teach others to do here at Speak Your Mind Method. 

 This isn’t a magic spell – it’s literally math. 

If you committed yourself to consistently making small improvements in your speech over the next few months, just think about how much growth you could see. It’s amazing what happens when you work on a skill and you never stop improving.

I know what it’s like to go through the entire process from stuttering to fluency. I’ve done it, I know what it feels like, I know the ups and downs, and I know what it takes to achieve incredible fluency.

Whether it’s your speech, a new language, swimming, or playing the piano – it’s not meant to be easy. 

You might blindly assume that the way I talk in my videos is how I’ve always sounded. That’s completely untrue. I used to sound incredibly inarticulate and choppy. It took lots of practice and time to reach where I’m at today. 

But it was worth every penny I spent and worth every ounce of energy. 

So when it comes to freeing yourself from blocking and stuttering, I know it’s easy to fall back into a wishful mindset and hope for a magic pill to come along. 

But believe me, the magic pill isn't coming. Your speech freedom is up to you. It’s not going to happen overnight, but you can absolutely transform your speech.

Be Careful! BAD Advice and BAD Viewpoints are EVERYWHERE...

As someone who is a speech coach/therapist for a living, I've just about seen it all when it comes to awful advice that is out there. 

Here are three of the many awful phrases bad players in this field will peddle:

"JUST ACCEPT IT!!!"

And???

While acceptance of your current state is important, so many people just repeat this phrase without anything to balance it out on the other side. 

The idea that simply accepting stuttering will cure it is about as reliable as saying that you'll start singing well if you accept that you suck. Good luck with that strategy.

Yes, acceptance is important in the right context. You want to be ok with the present moment and accept it for what it is. But then go put in the work and dedicate yourself to changing! That's the crucial "other side of the coin" that you cannot do without. 

"SOCIETY IS UNFAIR AND IT SHOULD CHANGE THE WAY IT VIEWS STUTTERING"

In an ideal world, this sounds wonderful... but as anyone who has matured beyond the worldview of a 10-year-old knows, we don't live in an ideal world!

People who suggest that "society is the problem" when it comes to stuttering almost always have deep victim mentalities and they refuse to look at their own attitudes, and instead they blame others for their shortcomings in life. 

This is, of course, understandable. It's much easier to play the victim. 

But here's the truth: 

Go ahead and blame society every day for the rest of your life – and here's what will happen:

• Fluent speakers will still be more successful at dating.
• Fluent speakers will continue to get promotions more often than non-fluent speakers.
• Fluent speakers will continue to have better social lives than those who stutter. 

I'm not trying to be mean or insensitive. I've felt the excruciating pain that stuttering causes, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. 

But at the end of the day, we still have to be honest. 

Society places a high value on fluency, articulateness, and communication skills – You and I are not going to change that. 

The best option we have is to play the game that society has put before us. Here's how we do it as it pertains to speech: Go become the most fluent and articulate speaker you can be.

This is the path I've taken and I'm deeply grateful that I did. This is the path I hope you choose as well.

"You can overcome stuttering in 3 days!" 

(P.S. Just pay me $3,000)

This claim is the most ridiculous bullshit out there and it infuriates me that there are speech coaches out there making claims like this. 

The truth is this: Your brain has a pace and a rhythm to it. You're NOT going to change the speed of your brain. 

It takes at least a few weeks to develop new speech habits, and most often, it takes a few months. 

If you want results that last 3 days, go waste $3k on a 3-day course.

But if you want fluency that lasts a lifetime, then you've come to the right place. 

Here are a few more details about Ultimate Speech Therapy: 

Accountability leads to results. That’s why the weekly 45-minute therapy sessions are so powerful. As your speech therapist, I will lead you and direct you in much the same way as a personal trainer would for their clients. 

Every person who joins the full Ultimate Speech Therapy program will get ongoing access to the premium 75 Day Sprint course. This self-study course will serve as your overall guide, and then the therapy sessions will add the critical accountability and the personalized coaching.

And don’t worry, if life happens and you need to take a couple weeks off, me and the program will be ready for you when you return with no penalties or lost sessions. My path to fluency wasn’t perfect and so I don’t expect you to be perfect either. We'll work together to achieve the heights of fluency and even though it will be challenging at times, it will also be incredibly enjoyable!

3 LIES people tell themselves about their speech. 

LIE #1: "I don’t have what it takes."

The sheer fact that you’re alive and reading this webpage immediately proves that you DO have what it takes. 

The reason you haven’t reached your speech goals in the past isn’t because you’re a failure – you just never had a good plan that you stuck with for long enough. 

Trust me, you have what it takes. You are a human being, and human beings are capable of far more than overcoming a stutter. 

LIE #2: "I’m too busy"

While I empathize with this, it’s just untrue. 

As any good parent would tell you, “it doesn’t matter how busy I am, I can always find the time to take care of my kids.”

It’s a matter of priority. Nine years ago when I started this journey, I had a full-time job and I was obsessed with recording music. But I decided that for a season, I would prioritize my speech practice and I wouldn’t let anything get in the way. 

LIE #3: "It’s too expensive." 

I want to be extra careful with this one because I know there are people (and you might be one of them) that truly can’t afford my programs. 

But if that’s you then you should be treating my free workshop and YouTube channel as your program. I give away so much for free because I want everyone to get access to the core techniques and approaches to my method. 

But again, if you think my programs are too expensive, think about how much value your speech has in so many jobs and careers. 

As I like to say: the difference between stuttering and fluency could be the difference between making $30k/ year and making $300k/ year. THAT is the power of achieving excellence in your speech.

Beyond that, think about how much better your social life would be if stuttering and speech anxiety were no longer a problem. You can’t put a price on good relationships and connections.

Stop waiting for fluency to come to you. Make your decision now. 

This is your chance to finally stop procrastinating and actually start doing something about your speech. 

My friend,

10 years from now, I don’t want you to look back in regret that your speech has remained the same. 

You can do this. It won’t happen on its own and you need a plan, but you can do this. I have full confidence that you’ll succeed in reaching the incredible fluency you dream about. 

I believe in you because every month I get new comments and testimonials from students who are seeing incredible transformation in their speech. Look at these:

“I’ve had other speech therapists but you are by far the best.” - Jevareio

“I’ve seen a drastic improvement in my speech after years of searching for a solution.” - Joseph

“I have one, maybe two minor stutters a day, if that. Fluent now for 2 months. Can’t sing Marcus’s praises enough.” - Robert

You might feel cloudy about what it takes to reach fluency, but that’s ok. That’s what Ultimate Speech Therapy is here to help you with. 

The most important step for you to take is right in front of you right now. 

In just a few minutes, you could finally have a plan in place for achieving a lifetime of amazing fluency. 

In just a few days, you could have experienced a couple breakthroughs as you begin to implement the system. 

In just a few weeks, you could have expanded your fluency so much that your friends and colleagues begin to notice this updated and improved version of you being displayed. 

In just a few months, you could have a completely different life. 

If you’re ready, this decision can change your life forever.

Saying YES can give you a life of freedom, opportunity, and exciting experiences.  

But it’s up to you. Only you have the power to make the choice. 

If you’re still reading at this point, I think it just might be time for you to go all in and see for yourself. 

The choice begins and ends with you. I’m ready when you are.