Actions to take today: 1. Listen to Day 11 Audio Lesson 2. Read today's post 3. Complete Day 11 tasks and reply to post Good morning and welcome to Day 11. We are officially at the halfway point of the 21-Day Bankable Speaker Challenge. Today is not about doing more. Today is about doing this better and more sustainably. This midpoint is where many people either: - get discouraged because results aren’t instant, or - push harder without clarity and burn out We’re not doing either. Today is a reset, not a restart. ✨ Today’s Bankable Speaker Truth Momentum is built by consistency, not perfection. Read it out loud. What Today Is About The first half of this challenge was about: - clarity - action - building the habit of pitching The second half is about: - refinement - confidence - building the systems that support a real speaker business That includes: - tools - processes - simple tech and workflows - assets that make you easy to book Before we move forward, we pause long enough to take stock—without judgment. This is how professionals build momentum. 🛠 TODAY’S TASK (15–30 MINUTES) Today you’ll complete a Midpoint Reset Check-In. This is reflection with intention—not a report card. 🔍 Step 1: Take Inventory (No Judgment) Answer these honestly: - How many pitches have I sent so far? - Have I been tracking consistently? - What assets have I created or started? - What feels clearer now than it did on Day 1? This is data—not a verdict. 🔁 Step 2: Reset Your Numbers (Important) Ask yourself: - How many pitches per week is realistic for me right now? - What pace can I sustain without burnout or avoidance? You are allowed to adjust your goals. Update your: - weekly pitching target - follow-up rhythm - research days This protects momentum. 🎯 Step 3: Choose Your Focus for the Next 10 Days You only get to pick one primary focus: - ☐ More consistent pitching - ☐ Better follow-up and response management - ☐ Asset refinement (one sheet, reel, messaging) - ☐ Confidence and consistency - ☐ Building the systems of my speaker business  (websites, forms, calendars, CRM, tools, apps)

@Shana Lewis need clarity on this one? Was just asked to speak in Austin at a realtor’s group meeting at $500 sponsor level to cover lunch. 45 minutes to speak. Can make & offer plus sell merchandise. Expected number 50+ is their usual. The woman inviting me is so sure they need my content & will buy?🤷🏽‍♀️ I have so many questions...travel, not paid! Etc. I got 2 yesterday. No fee but can offer. This part gets exhausting when you are trying to get paid. 🫩 Really don't want to start incurring these expenses.😫 Thoughts anyone? 🤔

Actions to take today: 1. Listen to Day 10 Audio Lesson 2. Read today's post 3. Complete Day 10 tasks and reply to post Good morning and welcome to Day 10. By now, some of you may already be getting replies—or you will soon. And one of the most common responses you’ll receive after pitching is: “Can you send more information?” Today is about making sure you’re ready when that happens. Assets don’t book you. Conversations do. But having your assets ready allows momentum to continue while you work toward the call. ✨ Today’s Bankable Speaker Truth Prepared speakers move faster. Read it out loud. What Today Is About Buyers and event organizers usually want two things when they ask for more info: 1. A speaker one sheet 2. A speaker reel or sample video These do not need to be perfect or expensive to be effective. Today, we’re focused on clarity and readiness, not overproduction. 🛠 TODAY’S TASK (15–30 MINUTES) Today, you will outline or begin creating: - your speaker one sheet - your speaker reel No perfection. No design overwhelm. Just progress. 📄 Speaker One Sheet: What It Must Include Your one sheet should clearly answer: - Who are you? - Who do you speak to? - What problem do you solve? - What transformation do you create? Required Elements ☐ Your name + speaker title + Headshot ☐ Who you speak to (target audience) ☐ The problem you solve ☐ Your signature talk title ☐ Short session description ☐ 3 outcomes or takeaways ☐ Places you’ve spoken (formal or informal) ☐ Contact information Optional (if available): - Mike shots (pictures of you with a mike in your hand speaking) - Testimonials Simple. Clear. 🎥 Speaker Reel: What Buyers Want Buyers are not looking for: - fancy editing - background music - a hype video They want to: - hear your voice - understand your message - see how you connect 🎬 Speaker Reel Storyboard Framework (3–5 Minutes) Use this structure to record or outline your reel:

Actions for today: 1. Listen to Day 9 Audio Lesson 2. Read today's post 3. Complete Day 9 tasks and reply to post Good morning and welcome to Day 9. If you pitched yesterday and haven’t heard back yet—this is expected. If you did hear back—great, keep reading. Today is about what separates speakers who get booked from speakers who stop too soon: Follow-up. Silence is not a no. Follow-up is not annoying. This is part of the process. ✨ Today’s Bankable Speaker Truth Follow-up is part of the pitch. Silence is not a rejection. Read it out loud. What Today Is About Most cold pitches do not get immediate responses. That does not mean: - you did something wrong - your pitch was bad - you should move on immediately It means you need a system. Today we’re setting expectations for: - follow-up timing - how many times to follow up - how to stay organized - what your goal is when someone responds 🛠 TODAY’S TASK (15–30 MINUTES) Today you will: 1. Set a 7-day follow-up rhythm 2. Decide how you will manage pitching emails 3. Prepare for responses without rushing them You are not sending follow-ups yet unless enough time has passed. ⏰ FOLLOW-UP EXPECTATIONS (KEEP THIS SIMPLE) For cold pitches, expect: - little to no response right away - to follow up every 7 days - to send up to 5 emails before archiving the contact That’s normal. That’s professional. Simple Follow-Up Rhythm - Day 0: Pitch sent - Day 7: Follow-up #1 - Day 14: Follow-up #2 - Day 21: Follow-up #3 - Day 28: Final follow-up After that, archive and move on. 📧 ORGANIZATION TIP: CONSIDER A DEDICATED PITCHING EMAIL To keep things clean and avoid missed responses, you may want to create a separate email just for pitching, such as: - [email protected] - [email protected] This helps you: - track conversations easily - keep follow-ups visible - avoid losing responses in a crowded inbox

Actions for today: 1. Listen to Day 8 Audio Lesson 2. Read today's post 3. Complete Day 8 tasks and reply to post Good morning and welcome to Day 8. Today is a big day—not because you need a yes today, but because you are officially stepping into action. You’ve done the preparation: - You clarified your message - Defined the problem you solve - Identified where your audience is - Researched real opportunities - Set clear pitching goals - Prepared your pitch assets Now it’s time to start building the habit of pitching. This is not about perfection. This is about execution. ✨ Today’s Bankable Speaker Truth Action builds confidence. Consistency builds bookings. Read it out loud. What Today Is About Pitching is not a one-time activity—it’s a weekly business practice. Success today is not measured by responses. It's measured by how many pitches you send and track. This is the beginning of something you will repeat weekly. 🛠 Today’s Task (15–30 minutes) You will send pitches today. Your goal is 5–10 total pitches, using any combination of: - first-degree outreach - cold outreach - RFP submissions Track every pitch in the Pitches Plan tab. Start With Your First Degree of Separation Your first-degree connections are people who already: - know you - trust you - work in or are connected to places where you could speak This is not a hard pitch. Your goal is simply to: - let them know you are a speaker - share what you speak about - ask if they know of opportunities or can connect you First-Degree Email Template Subject: Quick Update + Speaking Hi [Name], I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to reach out because I’ve stepped into speaking more intentionally and wanted to make sure you knew what I’m doing. I currently speak on [your topic / problem you solve], specifically teaching [audience] how to [outcome]. If you happen to know of any upcoming events, organizations, or teams that bring in speakers—or if there’s someone I should connect with—I’d appreciate being pointed in the right direction.