#185 -The 3 Biggest Mistakes Speakers Make When Pitching (And How to Fix Them)

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:

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Links Mentioned:

• Speaker Biz Toolkit: https://charlijane.com/growyourspeakingbiz 
• Charli Jane Speakers Club: https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club 
• Speaker Facebook group: 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

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