Grow Your Public Speaking Business

If you're sending pitches and hearing crickets, you're not alone. You're probably not doing anything wrong; you're just missing a few key tweaks. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the three biggest mistakes speakers make when pitching themselves for events (and how to fix them fast). These aren’t just theories—they're based on 22+ years of helping speakers get booked. Whether you're new to pitching or have been sending emails without much traction, this episode will help you stand out in a crowded inbox—and start landing “yes” responses from event planners. You’ll Learn: * Why generic pitches get deleted (and how to make yours pop) * How to instantly shift your pitch from “me-focused” to audience-centered * The simple follow-up framework that gets you back on an organizer’s radar * A better way to pitch without sounding pushy or robotic Free Resource: Want a shortcut to finding events that are actively booking speakers? Grab my free curated list of 50 speaker-friendly events here  https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers [https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers] Links Mentioned: * Speaker Biz Toolkit: https://charlijane.com/growyourspeakingbiz [https://charlijane.com/growyourspeakingbiz]  * Charli Jane Speakers Club: https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club [https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club]  * Speaker Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakthroughpublicspeakers [https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakthroughpublicspeakers]  Let’s Connect: Have a question or pitch struggle you want help with? DM me on Instagram @CharliJaneSpeakers or drop a message at Wendi@CharliJane.com Rate & Review: If this episode helped you, would you mind taking 60 seconds to leave a review? Your support helps get this show into more speaker ears, and helps more speakers get on more stages.   Keep Inspiring, Wendi - Charli Jane Speakers- CharliJane.com

Figuring Out What to Charge as a Newbie Speaker Figuring out what to charge as a newbie speaker is a common challenge, but today, we will crack the code and set you up for speaking success. We'll explore the factors influencing your speaking fee, the pricing pitfalls to avoid, and the strategies to find your sweet spot. By the end, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to charge what you're worth.   Resources: Craft a Killer Speaker Bio Guide & Template - Grab it here! https://charlijane.mysamcart.com/checkout/craft-a-killer-speaker-bio [https://charlijane.mysamcart.com/checkout/craft-a-killer-speaker-bio]  Join the Charli Jane Speakers Club: The club opens 4x a year - If we are not open, grab your spot on the waitlist. https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club [https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club]  I jotted down 50 + speaking events accepting speaker proposals right now! Links included + a video tutorial on how to best use the list. Start submitting proposals today! https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/ [https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/]  Keep Inspiring, Wendi Charli Jane Speakers - CharliJane.com

Overcoming Impostor Syndrome as a New Speaker Stepping into the world of public speaking can sometimes bring a sneaky feeling called 'impostor syndrome.' It's that voice in your head saying you're not good enough or you don't belong on stage. But guess what? Many great speakers have felt this way at some point. The good news is you can overcome it and shine as the speaker you're meant to be.   Resources: Craft a Killer Speaker Bio Guide & Template - Grab it here! https://charlijane.mysamcart.com/checkout/craft-a-killer-speaker-bio [https://charlijane.mysamcart.com/checkout/craft-a-killer-speaker-bio]  Join the Charli Jane Speakers Club: The club opens 4x a year - If we are not open, grab your spot on the waitlist. https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club [https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club]  I jotted down 50 + speaking events accepting speaker proposals right now! Links included + a video tutorial on how to best use the list. Start submitting proposals today! https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/ [https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/]  Proposal Email Swipe Files - You’re armed with a tool that simplifies your outreach while maximizing the chances of a positive response. And remember, every successful booking begins with a well-crafted email! Grab them here. https://charlijane.mysamcart.com/checkout/proposal-email-template-spc [https://charlijane.mysamcart.com/checkout/proposal-email-template-spc]  Keep Inspiring, Wendi - Charli Jane Speakers, LLC - CharliJane.com

10 Ways to Leverage Social Media for Speaker Brand Building Are you a speaker looking to get more people to know and love what you do? Social media is like a magic wand that can help you do just that! It’s a great way to show the world how awesome you are. Let’s discuss how to use social media to build your brand and become a well-known speaker!   Resources: Craft a Killer Speaker Bio Guide & Template - Grab it here! https://charlijane.mysamcart.com/checkout/craft-a-killer-speaker-bio [https://charlijane.mysamcart.com/checkout/craft-a-killer-speaker-bio]  Join the Charli Jane Speakers Club: The club opens 4x a year - If we are not open, grab your spot on the waitlist. https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club [https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club]  I jotted down 50 + speaking events accepting speaker proposals right now! Links included + a video tutorial on how to best use the list. Start submitting proposals today! https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/ [https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/]  Proposal Email Swipe Files - You’re armed with a tool that simplifies your outreach while maximizing the chances of a positive response. And remember, every successful booking begins with a well-crafted email! Grab them here. https://charlijane.mysamcart.com/checkout/proposal-email-template-spc [https://charlijane.mysamcart.com/checkout/proposal-email-template-spc]  Keep Inspiring, Wendi - Charli Jane Speakers - CharliJane.com

Networking for Newbie Speakers My Top Tips for Maximizing Events When building your business in this industry, it’s one thing to have incredible speaking skills down pat, but there's another crucial aspect you can't afford to neglect: networking. That's right, rubbing elbows with industry folks, making connections, and building relationships – it's all part of the gig.  Resources: Craft a Killer Speaker Bio Guide & Template - Grab it here! https://charlijane.mysamcart.com/checkout/craft-a-killer-speaker-bio [https://charlijane.mysamcart.com/checkout/craft-a-killer-speaker-bio]  Join the Charli Jane Speakers Club: The club opens 4x a year - If we are not open, grab your spot on the waitlist. https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club [https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club]  I jotted down 50 + speaking events accepting speaker proposals right now! Links included + a video tutorial on how to best use the list. Start submitting proposals today! https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/ [https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/]  Proposal Email Swipe Files - You’re armed with a tool that simplifies your outreach while maximizing the chances of a positive response. And remember, every successful booking begins with a well-crafted email! Grab them here. https://charlijane.samcart.com/products/proposal-email-template-spc [https://charlijane.samcart.com/products/proposal-email-template-spc]  Keep Inspiring, Wendi - Charli Jane Speakers, LLC CharliJane.com