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Episode 137 - How to get in front of decision makers who pay speakers
In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie focuses on one of the biggest challenges for aspiring and established speakers alike — getting in front of the people who actually have the power (and budget) to pay.
She...
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Episode 136 - Where to actually find paid speaking opportunities
In this episode of Paid to Speak, Jaimie Abbott shares exactly where to find speaking opportunities that actually pay. She outlines the key places to find gigs that pay, from corporate events and conferences to...
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Episode 135 - How to beat imposter syndrome as a speaker
In this episode, Jaimie Abbott explores a challenge every speaker faces at some point in their career: imposter syndrome. That nagging inner voice that whispers “Who am I to be here?” or “What if they realise I’m not...
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Episode 134 - How to pitch yourself without sounding desperate
In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie Abbott tackles one of the biggest challenges for aspiring speakers: how to pitch yourself without coming across as desperate. She breaks down why desperation sneaks into...
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Episode 133 - Do you need a speaker reel to get booked?
In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie Abbott unpacks one of the most common questions aspiring speakers ask: is a speaker reel essential to landing paid gigs? Jaimie shares her own journey of securing her first...
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Episode 132 - How to prepare for a speaking or MC event
In this episode, Jaimie Abbott reveals why your job as a keynote speaker or MC doesn’t start when you step on stage: it begins the moment you’re booked. From client trust to event success, preparation and...
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Episode 131 - Why your speaking topic isn’t selling and how to fix it
If you’ve been pitching yourself as a speaker but not getting booked, the problem may not be you, it could be your topic. In this episode, Jaimie Abbott unpacks the three biggest mistakes speakers make when crafting...
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Episode 130 - How much to charge as a speaker
Landing a speaking gig is thrilling until the organiser asks the big question: “What’s your fee?” If you’ve ever panicked, lowballed yourself, or second-guessed your worth, you’re not alone. In this episode of Pitch...
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Episode 129 - Think you’re not funny enough to be an MC? Think again.
In this episode, Jaimie Abbott debunks one of the biggest myths in the MC world—that you have to be naturally hilarious to succeed. Drawing on her own experience hosting hundreds of events, She reveals why being a...
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Episode 128 - How to charge for MC gigs (without apologising for it)
In this episode, Jaimie pulls back the curtain on one of the most common struggles aspiring MCs face: knowing what to charge and saying it with confidence. If you've ever felt awkward quoting your rate, settled for...
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Episode 127 - How to score corporate clients
In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie Abbott pulls back the curtain on one of the most sought-after topics in the speaking world—how to land high-paying corporate clients. Whether you're a coach, speaker,...
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Episode 126 - The difference between PR and marketing
In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie Abbott unpacks one of the most common questions in business visibility: what’s the real difference between PR and marketing, and why should you care? Whether you’re a coach,...
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