Feel like you have too much on your plate to focus on visibility? I get it— pitching podcasts or finding stages that get your message in front of more people is an important, yet non-urgent task.

I don’t have to tell you that if you want to grow your audience, you have to make it a priority.

So today I’m sharing my five ways you can simplify your efforts, save time and get more bang for your viability buck!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Big mistake most online business owners make when it comes to visibility
• 5 Visibility Boosting Tips that make visibility not only easier but also more effective 
• How to make a PR speaking kit and what to include

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5 Visibility Boosting Tips

(Pulled from show transcript — please excuse any typos )

1. Make sure you have your PR speaking kit ready on one spot.

What is actually a PR...

If you’ve felt the pull to share your story in a bigger way from stages, the question is when is the right time to get serious about it?

If you’re like most business owners, you have a list, a mile long filled with competing priorities– many of which are on the “do it now” list, so “speaking on stages” just doesn’t feel urgent.

But what if I told you that speaking on stages is something that can happen much sooner than you think? And what if I told you that the #1 regret my private clients have is not preparing for big stage moments sooner? What if I told you that by taking steps now to speak on stages, you would actually improve other areas of your business?

This is what we’re going to explore in today’s episode. I’ll share when to start getting serious with pursuing stages.Spoiler – the sooner you START, the sooner you'll get good at it. 

And when you have the skills to command a stage, it makes micro...

In today's episode, I'm welcoming back to the show one my dear friends, Krystal Proffitt for a revealing discussion on how she has leveraged the skill of speaking to grow her brand and land every single stage on her dream list for 2021. 

In previous episodes, we’ve talked about the fear of public speaking, but what about the business owners who love speaking and have never been one to shy away from an audience?

Enter Krystal. She’s sharing how her natural strengths in communication were actually holding her back in a way that she didn't expect, plus what she specifically worked on to reach her goals.

This interview kicks off a new segment on the show where I feature other entrepreneurs leveraging their voice to make an impact.

A few of my favorite episode Highlights

Krystal shares her big scary goals back in 2020 and what happened to these goals when the whole world shutdown (i.e. physical stages weren't a thing anymore)

"I had this energy around, 'oh my...

 One of the best ways to connect with your ideal customers is by becoming a guest on podcasts. But the big question is how do you find shows and get the host to say yes to YOU as a guest? That’s exactly what we’re diving into on today’s episode with podcast pitching expert and PR agency owner, Christina Lenkowski.

Inside this episode, Christina and I are talking about...

• why pitching the “big shows” is a waste of your time
• a simple strategy to find podcasts aligned with your ideal customer 
• the dreaded podcast one night stand 
• what step in the pitching process is more important than the pitch itself
• Plus so much more!
  
  

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About My Guest:

Christina Lenkowski is a forward-thinking podcast publicist and educator for entrepreneurs, speakers and authors looking to expand their credibility and go from “best-kept secret” to “go-to expert” in their industries...

As you pause and reflect this time of year (as many of us do), I bet showing up in a more magnetic way is one of those aspirational goals you've set for yourself.

And here’s the thing you need to know for next year:

Pitching and guest speaking will never be an urgent task on your list.

But they will continue to be one of the most effective ways to reach cold-to-you- audiences that warm quickly through the credibility the host gives you.

Getting seen isn't just about booking podcast interviews. It's about having a strategic plan to speak on the right platforms, to the right audience with the right message. 

Let 2022 be the year you consistently show up and share your message to grow your audience and authority. Tune in to this bonus episode from my final live training of this year to learn my strategy for INTENTIONAL VISIBILITY to help you save time and get results right out of the gate in the new year.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What is visibility in the real context...

There's this idea that you have to have a certain number of "leads" on your email list before you can launch a successful product or program. If you're feeling like you do not have a large enough email list or a big enough following on whatever social media platform you're on, this episode is a must-listen.

Today we're digging into the question: how do I get more eyes on my business if I don't have a following? 

Inside I'll share with you 5 ways that you can get in front of your ideal customers, plus how to reframe outreach if you feel awkward pitching yourself. 

Episode Highlights 

• Defining your and knowing what your audience size is
• Importance of keeping track of the numbers in your business
• Recognizing and honoring the idea of pitching yourself to someone else
• 5 Places to look at  to get in front of your ideal customers plus ways on how to approach this

Let’s anchor down and define your audience

When I talk about your audience, I'm...

Hooray! You’ve booked yourself on a podcast, virtual summit or other speaking event! Most likely you’re not collecting a fee for this work, instead hoping the visibility will pay off on the back end.

Today, I’m sharing three specific ways you can monetize (aka get paid) from that free speaking gig without feeling like a slimy sales schmuck.

Inside this episode you’ll learn:

• Getting more visible doesn’t necessarily equate with growing your audience
• Being an INTENTIONAL entrepreneur 
• Three specific things on how you can monetize your free speaking (without selling from the stage) plus quick tips you can adopt for your business.

Episode Highlights

Getting more visible doesn’t necessarily equate with growing your audience

We know theoretically that the more we get visible, the more we get eyes on our business and with this whole case around us we kind of operate with this belief that if we get on stages, be guests on podcasts, if...

So you’d like to start charging (or charge more) for speaking gigs, but aren’t feeling confident with how to approach this with potential clients.

Today I’ll walk you through the main factors to consider when choosing your speaking fees plus tips for confidently presenting on speaking inquiry calls.

Inside this episode (or check out the full transcript below), you’ll learn:

• Whether or not to charge for speaking
• Factors that influence your speaking fee
• How to confidently choose a rate you’re excited about
• Tips to navigating an effective speaking inquiry call 
• What to do when they say no to your rate

Episode Highlights

How much should I charge? 

This is one of the most common questions I get. The truth is that there is no rule around it and obviously there are many value factors you have to consider for choosing your fee. 

A good rule of thumb for appropriate pricing

 Dorie Clark, author and pro speaker has written a...

There's a shift happening in the online business space as consumers are becoming increasingly turned off by overt selling tactics. So how can entrepreneurs adapt to the new way of selling online? This is a question that today's guest and Sales Enablement Strategist, Luis Báez will answer (plus a whole lot more).

With over 14 years in Sales & Marketing, Luis brings a breadth of knowledge and experience that spans across Digital Advertising, Software-as-a-Service, and Sustainability — with a revenue impact of over $500 Million to date. This was one of the most practical and inspiring interviews I’ve had on the show. Luis spoke from his heart, and his truth from living in poverty to being an out gay Latino sales executive and how each experience has shaped how he teaches others to show up, serve well and stand out.

Since leaving his corporate sales life, Luis has dedicated his work to empowering and enabling underrepresented entrepreneurs and online businesses...

Do you find yourself wondering if what you're putting out online is working? Are you constantly searching for the next course or swipe to figure out the right phrasing to click with your ideal customer, but are starting to feel frustrated. You know your messaging is off, but not entirely sure why or how to fix it.

Today we’re going to dive into one of the top messaging mistakes that I see so many entrepreneurs making and more importantly, how to correct it. This is a topic I'm deeply passionate about and I hope the insights and strategies you'll learn in this episode will empower you to start doing more thinking for yourself and your business.

Episode Highlights

• The number one reason why your messaging isn't attracting your ideal clients
• Getting clear on your strategy and understanding how this exactly connects with your main objective
• How often should you talk about your program or product (is there such a thing as too much?)
• What's the block that is keeping most...