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EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 11 MIN

#186 - The #1 Mistake New Speakers Make With Their Bio (And How to Fix It)

from Grow Your Public Speaking Business · host Wendi McNeill

The #1 Mistake New Speakers Make With Their Bio (And How to Fix It) 🎙 Episode Summary If you're pitching yourself as a speaker (or avoiding it altogether), your bio could be the silent dealbreaker. In this episode, I break down how your speaker bio plays a crucial role in getting noticed by event planners, and what to do if it's falling flat. Plus, I’ll share easy ways to streamline your pitch process and start landing more opportunities with clarity and confidence. This is a practical, no-fluff episode …  let’s get you moving forward! A weak bio doesn’t just hurt your pitch …  it keeps you stuck and silent. Resources Mentioned: Meet Bobbi – Your personal bio-building sidekick. (powered by AI) Grab the Pitch Pack Pro – Email + DM scripts that help you pitch without the stress. Land Your Next Gig Challenge -  A 3-day challenge to help you find, pitch, and land your next speaking gig fast. 50 Events looking for Speakers!  Join My Free 20k Speakers Facebook Group    Connect With Wendi: Website: https://charlijane.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlijanespeakers  

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The #1 Mistake New Speakers Make With Their Bio (And How to Fix It) 🎙 Episode Summary If you're pitching yourself as a speaker (or avoiding it altogether), your bio could be the silent dealbreaker. In this episode, I break down how your speaker bio plays a crucial role in getting noticed by event planners, and what to do if it's falling flat. Plus, I’ll share easy ways to streamline your pitch process and start landing more opportunities with clarity and confidence. This is a practical, no-fluff episode …  let’s get you moving forward! A weak bio doesn’t just hurt your pitch …  it keeps you stuck and silent. Resources Mentioned: Meet Bobbi – Your personal bio-building sidekick. (powered by AI) Grab the Pitch Pack Pro – Email + DM scripts that help you pitch without the stress. Land Your Next Gig Challenge -  A 3-day challenge to help you find, pitch, and land your next speaking gig fast. 50 Events looking for Speakers!  Join My Free 20k Speakers Facebook Group    Connect With Wendi: Website: https://charlijane.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlijanespeakers

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