@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: - drshanaspeaks@gmail.com - info@yourname.com This helps you: - track conversations easily - keep follow-ups visible - avoid losing responses in a crowded inbox

Actions to take: 1. Listen to Day 2 Audio Lesson 2. Read today's Post 3. Complete Day 2 Task by replying to this post Good morning and welcome to Day 2. Yesterday, you took stock of your speaker business and identified what may be missing. For many of you, message clarity showed up as one of the gaps—and that’s exactly where we’re going today. Before you can pitch confidently, follow up clearly, or get paid consistently, people need to understand what you actually do and why it matters. Clarity is not about being fancy. Clarity is about being understood. Clarity comes before confidence. ✨ Today’s Bankable Speaker Truth I don’t need a perfect message. I need a clear one. Read it out loud. What You’ll Learn Today A bankable message answers three simple questions: - Who do I help? - What problem do I help them solve? - What changes because of my work? - When this isn’t clear, pitching feels awkward, introductions feel long, and opportunities get missed—not because you’re not qualified, but because your message is doing too much. Today, we’re simplifying. This message will become the foundation for: - Your pitches - Your bio - Your content - How people refer you We’ll refine it over time. Today is about starting strong, not finishing perfect. 🛠 Your Day 2 Task (15–30 minutes) Complete this sentence: I teach __________ (audience)solve __________ (problem)so they can __________ (result). Then answer these two questions for yourself: 1. Where could I pitch this message? 2. Is this a problem people or organizations would pay to solve? Post Below Using This Format My bankable message is: I teach __________ solve __________ so that they can __________. After you post, reply to at least one other person’s post with encouragement or clarity. Sometimes hearing your message reflected back helps it land. I’m in the room with you—let’s keep building. __________________________________________________________________________________

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.