Episode 118 - How to stop speaking for free

In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie Abbott tackles a topic that every aspiring paid speaker needs to hear: how to stop speaking for free. She dives into the truth behind the “free gig trap,” sharing her own experiences of saying yes to endless unpaid speaking opportunities and how it nearly cost her a profitable speaking career. Jaimie explains why continuing to speak for free not only undervalues individual expertise but also damages the entire industry, making it harder for everyone to charge what they're worth. Listeners will discover a step-by-step roadmap to transition from free gigs to highly paid speaking engagements, including how to confidently set a fee, position themselves professionally with a speaker toolkit, and use ready-to-go scripts to respond to freebie requests without the guilt or awkwardness.  Join the Speak and Earn challenge  where you’ll learn how to craft a professional speaker bio, pitch yourself like a pro, land highly paid gigs, and access done-for-you pitch templates ready to use. Go to www.jaimieabbott.com.au/speakandearn.