That was tough. But we made it through Round 2! Let’s goooo!

We are gearing up for the Mic Speak-Off Round 2!! The virtual speak-off is Tuesday Sept 9, so bring your best 5min talk and let’s inspire the world. If you won last month, speak again! If you competed last month and didn’t top your group, compete again. If this is your first time, tonight is your night! If you haven’t registered to speak but would like to, choose a package here www.maxthemic.com Remember this is more than a competition it’s an opportunity to grow your gift, sharpen your skill, gain exposure and network. See you Tuesday Night at 7PM EST. Link can be found in the SKOOL calendar & here. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89221624026?pwd=ODVmenRya3l4MmhieGoyMVVxTy9EZz09

🎤 Speakers + Coaches: This is YOUR Moment! 🎤 On Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 we’re hosting the Max The Mic Speakers Mastermind in Norfolk, VA — and if you’ve ever thought about becoming a speaker, sharpening your keynote, or taking your speaking business to the next level… this is for YOU. ✅ I’ve invested years of training and over $100,000 into learning the secrets of keynote writing, booking strategies, backend systems, and marketing that works in today’s evolving economy. And now… I want to give you an accelerated track to: ✨ Write & deliver keynote messages that inspire AND convert into income ✨ Build the backend system to get booked more often ✨ Create a marketing plan that saves time but drives quality exposure 👉 Whether you’re an emerging speaker, a successful speaker ready for more, or a seasoned speaker who doesn’t want to fall behind the latest strategies — this mastermind is for you. 🔥 BONUS: When you attend this mastermind, you’ll also get: - Access to 3 additional masterminds - Entry into our September Speak-Off Competition where you could win $1,000 cash, a cruise for 2, and other speaker perks 🚢💰🎤 📍 Event Details Date: Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025 Location: Transformation Place — 5405 Roanoke Ave 🕘 Schedule: - 9:30AM — The Huddle (Meet & Greet / Registration) - 10:05-10:20AM — Crafting Your Million-Dollar Elevator Pitch - 10:20-10:30AM — Building Your Niche Tribe - 10:30-11:30AM — The 5T Fly Talk Method: Build a Keynote That Sticks - 11:30-12:30PM — Pitch Perfect: How to Get Booked with Confidence - 12:30-1:00PM — Networking Power Lunch: How to Connect & Convert - 1:00-2:00PM — Show Me the Money: Systems That Get You Paid - 2:00-3:00PM — Test Drive: Your Business Model in Action - 3:00-6:00PM — Photos + Max Potential Presentations - 6:00-7:00PM — Keynote Deep Dive: Review & Refine Your Signature Talk - 7:00-8:00PM — Speak On The Fly: Stage Time & Live Feedback/Photos/Video of You Speaking - 8:00-9:00PM — Cash Flow 2.0: Advanced Systems to Scale

🎭 One of my favorite lines from the stage play Hamilton is about being “in the room where it happens.” Well… it’s happening. Tomorrow (Aug 16) at 1 PM in Virginia, Jeremy Anderson — one of the most accomplished and selfless speakers I know — will be in the room, and you want to be there. 📌 Why? ✅ Hear a next level talk from a man who’s built an international speaking empire. ✅ Get footage of YOU on stage and speaking — priceless for your speaker reel. ✅ Connect and network with high-achieving speakers who are serious about their growth. ✅ Learn from someone who’s passionate about seeing you succeed — not just inspire you for a day, but help you level up for life. 🛑 Cancel your plans. 🗓 Clear your schedule. 🎯 Make this investment in YOU. Because opportunities like this don’t just knock… they kick the door open. 📍 Be in the room where it happens. 🎟 Grab your ticket here: 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nlsa-chapter-meetup-for-the-dmv-chapter-tickets-1528040362859?aff=oddtdtcreator #MaxPotential #TimeToFly #CMIcoaching #NextLevelSpeakers #PublicSpeaking #JeremyAnderson #GetInTheRoom

Yesterday was epic! We concluded the first round of the Max The Mic SpeakOff and each presenter was soooo good. I woke up so excited and it overflowed into a 7AM coaching session… in the session I reflected on yesterday… Yesterday morning was a powerful time with FBI agents and support teams at Quantico, I swung by a nearby college (Randolph Macon College) to pitch a potential speaking opportunity. I didn’t get the full conversation I wanted… But I did harvest a few good emails. 📩 Then this morning, during that 7AM coaching session with one of my speaker clients, I said something worth sharing: Your Email List Isn’t Just a List—It’s a Strategy. If you want more bookings and brand growth, you need to treat your list like a system, not a suggestion. Here’s how I break down my email list: (I use Kartra and jotform). I have a 🔹 1. Community List – People in your world already (clients, registrants, etc.). Serve them well. 🔹 2. Target List – Places you want to speak. Build it from websites, events, and networks. Follow up consistently. 🔹 3. Past Client List – Stay in touch monthly with those you’ve served before. Repeat business lives here. 🔹 4. Catch-All List – Rarely used, but powerful when needed. Send broad encouragement or announcements to all. 🎯 And for every list—segment it. Make your emails relevant, not random. The fortune isn’t just in the follow-up… It’s in the focused follow-up. LIKE this post and COMMENT BELOW what email platform Are you using or what questions do you have? #MaxPotential #TimeToFly #CMIcoaching #EmailStrategy #SpeakerLife #CoachingBusiness #ClientGrowth #GetBooked