The Outreach and Pitching Strategy Every Public Speaker Needs
Want to get paid to speak more often? The key isn’t just being a great speaker—it’s being a productive one. Behind every successful speaking business is a smart, repeatable system for pitching and outreach. In our April 24 SpeakerHUB coworking session, we explored how to develop this habit so that pitching becomes a regular part of your week—not an overwhelming chore.
If you're serious about growing your business and landing more speaking engagements, it’s time to treat pitching as a high-priority productivity habit.
Why Outreach Habits Matter in the Speaking Business
Many speakers rely on inbound opportunities, but waiting isn’t a growth strategy. Regular outreach is how you stay in control of your calendar, income, and reputation. By embedding pitching into your weekly routine, you make it easier to stay visible and get booked. Reaching out to event organizers, podcast hosts, or conference curators consistently puts you in control of your pipeline.
A reliable outreach habit helps you:
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Stay top of mind with event planners
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Fill your calendar with paid speaking gigs
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Build momentum (and confidence) over time
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Grow your speaking business in a sustainable way
How to Create a Productive Pitching Routine
You don’t need to spend hours per day to see results—just a little consistency and structure. A good system improves your productivity and helps you avoid decision fatigue.
1. Set a Weekly Pitching Goal
Start small—maybe 3 pitches per week. Consistency is more important than volume.
2. Use Templates, But Personalize
Craft a base pitch that reflects your value, but tweak each message to match the event or podcast theme.
3. Track Your Outreach
Use a spreadsheet or our SpeakerHub's CRM tools to log:
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Who you contacted
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When you followed up
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What responses you received
4. Time Block It
Put a recurring appointment on your calendar for pitching. Treat it like client work—it’s just as important.
Tips to Increase Your Speaking Gigs
Want to increase your chances of getting booked? Here are some bonus productivity-enhancing tips:
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Research before pitching: Know what the event or show needs.
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Follow up without shame: People are busy—it’s okay to check back in after a week or two.
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Celebrate small wins: Even a “not this time” is progress—it means you're visible.
And remember: you’re not just asking for gigs—you’re offering value.
Start Pitching with Us
Need structure and accountability? Our weekly SpeakerHUB coworking sessions are designed to help you build this pitching habit with a community of motivated speakers. Join us at speakercoworking.com to take your productivity and your speaking business to the next level.
Watch the Session Replay
This blog post was inspired by our coworking session: The 30-Day Speaker Plan: Build, Launch, Sell. Be sure to check out the full video for even more practical pitching strategies and live coaching moments.
