The Pitch Method I Used To Win £1,000 In 90 Seconds For My Business (Steal My Method)

On today’s episode of Reclaiming Bossy, I’m sharing the story of how I won £1,000 in 90 seconds through pitching and why learning how to pitch yourself is one of the most valuable skills you can build in your career, business and life.Whether you’re applying for jobs, building a business, growing a personal brand, trying to get clients, or simply learning how to speak about yourself with more confidence, this episode is for you.We talk about:- How to structure a strong pitch-  Creating a hook that grabs attention-  Understanding the problem you solve- Why knowing your audience matters-  Building confidence through evidence- Communicating your value more clearly- How pitching applies to jobs, friendships, dating, content creation and businessIf you’ve ever struggled to talk about yourself, doubted whether you’re “qualified enough”, or felt scared to put yourself out there, I hope this episode reminds you that you probably know more than you think you do.Timestamps00:00 Intro: How I won £1,000 in 90 seconds00:37 Welcome to Money Month01:10 Why pitching is a life skill01:55 How my business journey started02:26 The pitch competition that changed everything02:39 Overcoming limiting beliefs before pitching03:11 How to pitch yourself clearly03:12 Start with a strong hook03:46 Identify the problem you solve04:39 Create a clear solution05:25 Example: my viral “learn to learn” video06:01 Know who you’re speaking to07:27 Test, iterate and improve your pitch08:51 Build confidence through evidence09:48 Back yourself and collect the receipts10:20 Communicating confidence clearly11:03 Know what you want and what you don’t want11:54 Why we are always pitching12:37 How pitching can create opportunities13:19 Pitch yourself in the comments13:35 Final thoughtsIf you like this episode send it to a friend who would benefit from learning about pitching :)BUILD YOUR BOLDEST + BOSSIEST LIFE/ CAREERBossy Behind the Scenes: Essays, reflections, resources and all the behind-the-scenes of building a bold, bossy life.⁠https://substack.com/@bossybehindthescenes⁠WORK WITH MECreator/Founder Office Hours: Bring me your ideas, questions or whatever you’re stuck on, and we’ll turn it into a plan.⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/mentoring?back=1⁠Founders + brands: Work with me on storytelling, personal branding, content and strategy through Empower Sounds Media.Book a Strategy Session : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/branding-strategy-session?back=1&month=2026-07⁠Book a discovery call : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/discovery-call?back=1⁠Join the next personal branding sprint : ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNPFNgdt02CyvYsb6n9i8kmvEJRxQDmTwOVusTxII_tMoJ7Q/viewform?usp=header⁠Follow The Podcast/ Connect With MePodcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossyPodcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossyMy Instagram: @maahika.sMy TikTok: @maahika.sCollaborations + enquiries: [email protected]