If you're sending pitches and hearing crickets, you're not alone. You're probably not doing anything wrong; you're just missing a few key tweaks. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the three biggest mistakes speakers make when pitching themselves for events (and how to fix them fast). These aren’t just theories—they're based on 22+ years of helping speakers get booked. Whether you're new to pitching or have been sending emails without much traction, this episode will help you stand out in a crowded inbox—and start landing “yes” responses from event planners. You’ll Learn: Why generic pitches get deleted (and how to make yours pop) How to instantly shift your pitch from “me-focused” to audience-centered The simple follow-up framework that gets you back on an organizer’s radar A better way to pitch without sounding pushy or robotic Free Resource: Want a shortcut to finding events that are actively booking speakers? Grab my free curated list of 50 speaker-friendly events here  https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers Links Mentioned: Speaker Biz Toolkit: https://charlijane.com/growyourspeakingbiz  Charli Jane Speakers Club: https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club  Speaker Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakthroughpublicspeakers  Let’s Connect: Have a question or pitch struggle you want help with? DM me on Instagram @CharliJaneSpeakers or drop a message at Wendi@CharliJane.com Rate & Review: If this episode helped you, would you mind taking 60 seconds to leave a review? Your support helps get this show into more speaker ears, and helps more speakers get on more stages.   Keep Inspiring, Wendi - Charli Jane Speakers- CharliJane.com