If your pitch strategy is: "Hey, I'd love to speak at your event. Here's my bio…" You're competing with hundreds of others doing the exact same thing. Here's how you actually turn pitches into podiums: Step 1: Engage first.Comment on their posts. Share their content. Become a familiar face before you ask for anything. Step 2: Add value before you ask. Send them a DM like: "Hey, I saw your last event was on [topic]. I interviewed someone recently about that and thought you'd find this clip useful." No ask. Just value. Step 3: Make it a no-brainer. When you finally pitch, reference the relationship you've built and offer a specific, audience-focused talk idea not a generic "I'm available" message. Question: What's the #1 event or podcast you're currently trying to get on? Share below let's strategize together! 👇