Below is a text message I received yesterday from one of my coaches, Ashley Kirkwood (Speak Your Way To Cash) I thought it was a great idea and wanted to challenge you to join me in running this play: Here’s a strategy to reach back out to prospects or clients who were on the hook to book you, or buy your course, get your book or hire you for coaching. March 2026 follow-up sequence recommendation: - Hour 1 'can we talk today?', - Day 1 'here's your solution', - Day 2 'others choosing us for March results', - Day 3 'Q1 ends in X days.' March prospects need solutions and reasons to act, not education and time to think.

Tonight during our 8PM EST Live coaching session we will be practicing and working on our 2 minute talks and presentations strategies. So, come ready to share. You may speak on anything for 2 minutes, but it would help if this was on the topic of your coaching program, about your product, a test run for a pitch, etc. Remember to consider our Max Potential 5T Fly Talk speaking method: The 5T FLY Talk Method 1. Touch – Connect with the audience emotionally.Start with a relatable story, question, or moment that lets the audience feel seen and understood. 2. Teach – Deliver the core principle or lesson.This is where you share the strategy, framework, or insight that helps solve the problem. 3. Toss – Challenge the audience to think differently.Toss them a new perspective, idea, or belief that stretches their mindset. 4. Top It Off – Reinforce the message with a powerful example or testimony. Show proof that the principle works through results, case studies, or transformation stories. 5. Tip – Leave them with one clear, practical action.A simple step they can apply immediately so the talk creates movement, not just motivation. In short: Touch their heart → Teach their mind → Toss them a new idea → Top it off with proof → Tip them into action. Can't wait to see you tonight at 8PM EST https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89221624026?pwd=ODVmenRya3l4MmhieGoyMVVxTy9EZz09

3 Types of Speaking Opportunities 🎤 After being blessed to speak on 30–40 stages in a year during my prime, I realized most speaking opportunities fall into three simple categories. 1️⃣ Pay to Play You pay for the opportunity to speak. Think of it like buying advertising or access to an audience. ✅ Pros: guaranteed stage, exposure, content ⚠️ Cons: upfront investment 2️⃣ Pitch to Play You apply, ask, or submit a proposal to speak. ✅ Pros: free opportunities, expands your network ⚠️ Cons: competitive and requires persistence 3️⃣ Picked to Play People discover you and invite you to speak. ✅ Pros: credibility and often paid ⚠️ Cons: takes time and visibility Smart speakers usually use a mix of all three while building their brand. ———- 🎤 Speaking Opportunity My friend Retired Army Brigadier General Tia Young is accepting speakers for the Dare 2 Lead Conference (virtual and onsite). This is know pressure to apply, and I’m not making any commission, I’m just sharing an opportunity and using it as a teaching moment about speaking stages. 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eybrDUZq MAKE A PLAY Comment below questions or WHICH TYPENOF STAGE will you go after in the next 2 weeks?

Yesterday my wife @Jennell Riddick , spoke at this National Conference and you know what I was doing? 1) Smiling real big because that’s my Bae and she did a phenomenal job!!! 2) Networking with organizations and agencies while bragging about you all so I can find stages to get you booked on. 3) Envisioning YOU on these National Stages, transforming lives, and living a life of freedom. 4) Also, I’m dreaming and planning for when WE will be hosting our Max Potential Conference at similar venues with you all as features and hosting your. Make a Play: What will your life look like in 3 months after you launch your coaching or speaking program officially? - how will you feel? - What will you be doing ? - Who will be with you?

My first beta client!