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Pitch Perfect

Welcome to "Pitch Perfect," a podcast hosted by Jaimie Abbott, an expert in the art of public speaking, public relations, and a seasoned business strategist. Every week, Jaimie explores the different facets of these fields, aiming to empower entrepreneurs, marketing professionals, and anyone interested in honing their communication skills. "Pitch Perfect" dives deep into public speaking, offering techniques to refine your delivery and overcome stage fright. The show illuminates the intricate

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Episode 139 - How to price yourself as a speaker when...

Pitch Perfect ·

2026/01/19

Are you a speaker who feels guilty about charging for your expertise? In this episode, Jamie Abbott breaks down the "business literacy" of public speaking. She explores why pricing feels uncomfortable, not because of the math, but because your voice and story are at the intersection of expertise and ego. Learn how to stop negotiating against yourself and start building a sustainable, paid speaking career.

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Episode 138 - The biggest lessons I learned in 2025

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2025/12/06

In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie takes you behind the scenes of her biggest year in business yet. From delivering more than 60 speaking gigs, launching a mastermind, rebuilding systems, travelling, growing her confidence and navigating the highs and lows of rapid growth, this is an honest reflection on what truly moved the needle in 2025. Whether you are building a speaking career, scaling a business or stepping into a bigger version of yourself, these lessons offer clarity,

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Episode 137 - How to get in front of decision makers...

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2025/10/19

In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie focuses on one of the biggest challenges for aspiring and established speakers alike — getting in front of the people who actually have the power (and budget) to pay.She explores how to identify and connect with the right contacts across corporate, conference, and association settings, and reveals the biggest mistakes speakers make when reaching out. Drawing on her own experience booking five-figure gigs, Jaimie shares proven strategies for building

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Episode 136 - Where to actually find paid speaking...

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2025/10/13

In this episode of Paid to Speak, Jaimie Abbott shares exactly where to find speaking opportunities that actually pay. Sheoutlines the key places to find gigs that pay, from corporate events and conferences to associations and professional networks. The episode breaks down where decision-makers spend their time online, how to approach them strategically, and what it takes to stand out in a competitive speaking market.Drawing on her own experience growing from free talks to consistent,

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Episode 135 - How to beat imposter syndrome as a speaker

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2025/10/06

In this episode,Jaimie Abbott explores a challenge every speaker faces at some point in their career: imposter syndrome. That nagging inner voice that whispers “Who am I to be here?” or “What if they realise I’m not good enough?” doesn’t just affect beginners. It shows up for bestselling authors, CEOs, and global leaders, often right before they step onto the stage.Jaimie shares candid stories from her own speaking journey, including the doubts that crept in even after landing five-figure

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Episode 134 - How to pitch yourself without sounding...

Pitch Perfect ·

2025/09/29

In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie Abbott tackles one of the biggest challenges for aspiring speakers: how to pitch yourself without coming across as desperate. She breaks down why desperation sneaks into pitches, the mindset shift needed to flip begging into serving, and the exact steps to create a confident, compelling pitch that gets booked.Listeners will discover: Why desperation repels and confidence attracts. The five key elements of a winning pitch—from leading with

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Episode 133 - Do you need a speaker reel to get booked?

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2025/09/21

In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie Abbott unpacks one of the most common questions aspiring speakers ask: is a speaker reel essential to landing paid gigs? Jaimie shares her own journey of securing her first paid speaking engagements without any polished video footage, proving that clarity, confidence, and a strong pitch matter far more than flashy edits in the early stages.Listeners will learn when a reel is unnecessary and when it becomes a powerful tool for closing high-value

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Episode 132 - How to prepare for a speaking or MC event

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2025/09/09

In this episode, Jaimie Abbott reveals why your job as a keynote speaker or MC doesn’t start when you step on stage: it begins the moment you’re booked. From client trust to event success, preparation and communication are the hidden superpowers that separate a good speaker from a truly unforgettable one. Jaimie walks through her go-to checklist, covering everything from confirming run sheets and VIP names to dress codes, AV requirements, and why you should always keep a printed copy of the

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Episode 131 - Why your speaking topic isn’t selling...

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2025/08/29

If you’ve been pitching yourself as a speaker but not getting booked, the problem may not be you, it could be your topic. In this episode, Jaimie Abbott unpacks the three biggest mistakes speakers make when crafting their keynotes: being too broad, not solving a problem, or sounding just like everyone else. Event organisers don’t book “nice-to-have” topics - they book speakers who can solve urgent problems for their audience.Jaimie shares practical strategies to turn your topic from

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Episode 130 - How much to charge as a speaker

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2025/08/20

Landing a speaking gig is thrilling until the organiser asks the big question: “What’s your fee?” If you’ve ever panicked, lowballed yourself, or second-guessed your worth, you’re not alone. In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie Abbott shares her journey from charging $30 for her very first gig to confidently quoting $10,000 keynotes. Along the way, she breaks down why pricing feels so hard, how undercharging can actually devalue your expertise, and why the right clients will always pay

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Episode 129 - Think you’re not funny enough to be an...

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2025/08/10

In this episode, Jaimie Abbott debunks one of the biggest myths in the MC world—that you have to be naturally hilarious to succeed. Drawing on her own experience hosting hundreds of events, She reveals why being a great MC is about connection, confidence, and keeping the event flowing not delivering a stand-up comedy routine.Jaimie sharespractical strategies for engaging audiences without forcing humour, real-life stories of MCs who thrived without being “the funny one,” and tips for

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Episode 128 - How to charge for MC gigs (without...

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2025/08/04

In this episode, Jaimie pulls back the curtain on one of the most common struggles aspiring MCs face: knowing what to charge and saying it with confidence. If you've ever felt awkward quoting your rate, settled for "free exposure," or worried you’re not experienced enough to invoice for your work, this is the pep talk and practical roadmap you’ve been waiting for. Jaimie shares how to craft a professional rate card, what to include in your MC packages, and how to respond when someone hits

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Episode 127 - How to score corporate clients

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2025/07/20

In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie Abbott pulls back the curtain on one of the most sought-after topics in the speaking world—how to land high-paying corporate clients. Whether you're a coach, speaker, consultant, or content creator, this episode offers a practical, fluff-free roadmap to scoring gigs with companies that value your expertise, pay well, and want long-term results. Jaimie breaks down everything from creating a corporate speaker one-sheet to finding the right

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Episode 126 - The difference between PR and marketing

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2025/06/29

In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie Abbott unpacks one of the most common questions in business visibility: what’s the real difference between PR and marketing, and why should you care? Whether you’re a coach, course creator, speaker or entrepreneur, understanding how PR and marketing work (both separately and together) can be the key to unlocking next-level credibility, reach, and revenue.Jaimie breaks it down with relatable analogies, shares the powerful “X-factor” that makes PR

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Episode 125 - How to set (and raise) your speaker fee

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2025/06/16

If you’ve ever wondered “How much should I charge to speak?” or felt nervous saying your fee out loud, this episode is your permission slip to stop playing small and start charging what you’re worth.In this solo episode, Jaimie breaks down everything you need to know about setting (and confidently raising) your speaker fee. From the mindset shifts that changed her $30 speaking gigs into consistent five-figure paydays, to practical pricing benchmarks and word-for-word scripts—you’ll walk

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Episode 124 - How to get paid to speak

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2025/06/09

In this powerful solo episode of Pitch Perfect, award-winning public speaking coach and PR expert Jaimie Abbott shares the exact roadmap to go from speaking for free to getting paid well to step on stage. Drawing on her journey from $30 gigs to $10K keynotes, Jaimie lifts the curtain on what it really takes to get paid to speak, including mindset shifts, practical tools, and the biggest mistakes to avoid. Whether you're an aspiring keynote speaker, MC, or workshop facilitator, this episode

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Episode 123 - The one thing you need to do to make a...

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2025/06/01

In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie Abbott is joined by powerhouse entrepreneur and course creation expert Tina Tower. From launching her first tutoring business at just 20 years old to building a multi-million-dollar online empire, Tina shares the unfiltered truth about what it really takes to make a million dollars in business. While many promise quick wins, Tina emphasises that although the path is simple, it’s far from easy, it requires relentless consistency, strategic live

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Episode 122 - How to speak and earn

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2025/05/25

Jaimie Abbott shares a quick but powerful update for aspiring paid speakers. She reveals a truth many don’t talk about: You don’t need to be famous, have a bestselling book, or decades of experience to get paid to speak. What you do need is a proven system, a strong speaker toolkit, and the confidence to pitch yourself—and that’s exactly what she teaches inside her free 3-day Speak and Earn Challenge, starting June 10 at 12:30 PM AEST.Inside the challenge: Day 1: Build a professional

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Episode 121 - How I scored the first $5k speaking gig

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2025/05/18

In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie Abbott takes you behind the scenes of the moment everything changed when she landed her very first $5,000 paid speaking gig. If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of “great exposure” gigs that pay in applause (and maybe a fruit platter), this is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. Jaimie shares the real story, no fluff, no filters—about how she went from constantly saying yes to unpaid speaking opportunities to confidently quoting a $5K

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Episode 120 - They called me fat. Now they call me...

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2025/05/11

In this deeply personal episode, Jaimie Abbott shares the full story she’s never told—until now. It’s not just about weight loss. It’s about transformation in every sense: body, business, mindset, and identity. Jaimie opens up about the rollercoaster journey from 128kg to 78kg, the decision to have gastric sleeve surgery, how Monjaro helped her finally quiet the constant food noise, and how strength training became her secret weapon—not just for fitness, but for confidence.She reveals how

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