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Episode Title: Your Speaker Page Is Costing You Bookings — Here's the Fix I grabbed my coffee this morning and started scrolling through speaker websites — and I kept landing on the same feeling. So close. But not quite there. Beautiful pages, talented people, but something was quietly working against them. In this episode, I'm talking about the gap between a page that looks professional and a page that actually converts — and the small, fixable things that make all the difference to a busy event planner who's deciding in seconds whether to reach out or move on. After 24 years running Charli Jane Speakers, I've watched this pattern more times than I can count. The good news? Every single thing I'm talking about today is completely fixable — and you don't need a rebrand or a big budget to do it. In this episode: Why event planners close your tab without ever reaching out The gap between "looks professional" and "feels hireable" The most common fixable mistakes on speaker pages Why clarity converts better than impressive every single time What doable momentum looks like for your speaker page right now Free Resource 🎁 Ready to start finding real stages while you polish your page? Grab my free list of 50 Events Looking for Speakers — real opportunities actively seeking speakers right now, and the best way to step into our world. 👉 https://charlijane.shop/speaking-gigs/  Ready to go deeper? Come join us inside Charli Jane Speakers Club — where we help you build brand assets that work AND give you AI-powered tools to research opportunities and pitch with confidence. 👉 https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club  Keep Inspiring, Wendi xo

Talk Title Formulas That Meeting Planners Actually Book If your talk title sounds broad, meeting planners skip it — even if your talk is fantastic. In this episode, you’ll get 5 talk title formulas (plus examples) to make your promise crystal clear and instantly more bookable. What You’ll Learn (bullets) Why “good” talks get ignored (it’s usually the title and outcomes) The difference between a topic title vs an outcome title How to add “the room” (who it’s for + when it’s used) so it fits an agenda 5 proven talk title formulas you can reuse forever How to write outcomes planners can copy/paste into an agenda Quick Wins (for listeners who want the shortcut) Do these 3 things today: Swap vague words (“inspiring,” “powerful,” “transformational”) for a clear result Add the room (who it’s for and where it’s used) Write 2–3 outcomes that sound like takeaways, not themes Links and Resources  Read the blog post: http://charlijane.com/190 Download the Talk Title & Outcomes Builder Grab the free list of 50 events looking for speakers Speaker One-Sheet Starter Kit  Join Breakthrough Public Speakers (FB group)  

Meeting planners do not read your one sheet. They scan it. In this episode, I’m walking you through the 7 things planners look for fast so your one sheet feels clearer, more credible, and easier to say yes to. What You’ll Learn What planners are deciding in the first minute The 7 elements that make a one-sheet feel bookable The most common one-sheet mistake that quietly kills replies How to make your one sheet easier to scan and easier to book Quick Action Step Open your one sheet and scan it like a planner. In 60 seconds, can you find: Your one-line promise Your talk titles with outcomes Your proof How to book you If any of those are hard to spot, that is your fix list. Links and Resources Read the blog post: https://charlijane.com/189 Free list of 50 events looking for speakers https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers  Speaker One Sheet Starter Kit: https://charlijane.samcart.com/products/onesheet-starter-kit  Join Breakthrough Public Speakers https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakthroughpublicspeakers  If you want your one sheet to look hireable fast, grab the Speaker One Sheet Starter Kit. Then choose one fix from today’s episode and update it before you send your next pitch.  

How to Write a Speaker Pitch Email That Gets Opened If you’ve been pitching yourself for speaking gigs and hearing crickets, the problem might not be your topic; it might be how you’re showing up in the inbox.  In this episode, I break down a simple 3-part speaker pitch email formula that helps meeting planners actually open your email, read it, and respond.  You’ll learn how to write a subject line that gets opened, an opening line that builds instant connection, and a short pitch that makes it easy to say yes … without writing a novel. What You’ll Learn Why generic subject lines get ignored (even if your talk is great) A simple subject line structure that signals relevance fast How to start your email without leading with “Hi I’m a speaker…” The “about them” opening line that builds trust instantly How to pitch your talk without dumping your whole bio and links The easiest next step to invite (without sounding pushy) The 3-Part Pitch Email Formula Subject Line: Personal + Specific Opening Line: Make it about them (prove you did your homework) Value and Next Step: One clear outcome with an easy reply prompt Resources Mentioned 1. Pitch Templates (grab them here): https://charlijane.com/pitchpackbundle 2. Free list: 50 Events Looking for Speakers Right Now: https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers  Want to Connect + Get More Speaking Leads? Join my Facebook speaker community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakthroughpublicspeakers  Quick Ask 😊 If you found this helpful, share this episode with a speaker friend who’s been hearing crickets and tell me inside the Facebook group what subject line you’re going to use next.

How to Find Paid Speaking Gigs in 2025 (Even If You’re Just Starting Out) Feeling stuck waiting to get picked for your next speaking gig? In this episode, Wendi McNeill of Charli Jane Speakers shares five proven strategies to land paid gigs in 2025, even if you’re brand-new to the industry.  Discover where to find real opportunities, how to pitch with confidence (not pushiness), and what simple materials help you stand out to planners. You’ll also get a free resource, 50 Events Looking for Speakers Right Now, so you can start pitching today. Grab your free list: https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers Resources mentioned: Pitch Like a Pro | Speaker One-Sheet $7 Starter Kit  Breathrough Public Speakers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakthroughpublicspeakers