Pitch Perfect

Pitch Perfect

Hosted by: Jaimie Abbott

Welcome to "Pitch Perfect," a podcast hosted by Jaimie Abbott, an expert in the art of public speaking, public relations, and a seasoned business strategist. Every week, Jaimie explores the different facets of these...

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Episodes

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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Episode 125 - How to set (and raise) your speaker fee

If you’ve ever wondered “How much should I charge to speak?” or felt nervous saying your fee out loud, this episode is your permission slip to stop playing small and start charging what you’re worth. In this solo...
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Episode 124 - How to get paid to speak

In this powerful solo episode of Pitch Perfect, award-winning public speaking coach and PR expert Jaimie Abbott shares the exact roadmap to go from speaking for free to getting paid well to step on stage. Drawing on...
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Episode 123 - The one thing you need to do to make a million dollars in your business with Tina Tower

In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie Abbott is joined by powerhouse entrepreneur and course creation expert Tina Tower. From launching her first tutoring business at just 20 years old to building a...
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Episode 122 - How to speak and earn

Jaimie Abbott shares a quick but powerful update for aspiring paid speakers. She reveals a truth many don’t talk about: You don’t need to be famous, have a bestselling book, or decades of experience to get paid to...
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Episode 121 - How I scored the first $5k speaking gig

In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie Abbott takes you behind the scenes of the moment everything changed when she landed her very first $5,000 paid speaking gig. If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of “great...
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Episode 120 - They called me fat. Now they call me fake. The truth about my 50kg weight loss

In this deeply personal episode, Jaimie Abbott shares the full story she’s never told—until now. It’s not just about weight loss. It’s about transformation in every sense: body, business, mindset, and identity. Jaimie...
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Episode 119 - The number 1 reason speakers stay broke (and how to fix it today)

In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie Abbott reveals the core reason many speakers struggle to get paid: they don’t treat speaking like a business. Reflecting on her own journey from unpaid gigs to high-paying...
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