Screw Your Lead Magnet. Pick Up a Mic. The Future of the Funnel is Personal, Not Passive.
With Eunice Brownlee
Website
Thursday @ 11 est
Workshop Description:
You’ve been told to make a cute freebie, slap it on your site, and then sell to the emails that roll in. How’s that going?
In this workshop, we’ll flip the script and talk about why you should pick up a mic instead. Public speaking (yes, podcasts count) is one of the smartest ways to grow a warm, values-aligned list of humans who actually want to work with you. You’ll learn how to craft audience-specific talks that connect directly to your offers (without feeling gross), how to collect leads without relying on that tired contact slide, and how to build a reusable content library that keeps working long after you step off the stage.
No toxic hype. No fake urgency. Just a real-deal strategy to grow your list by speaking with clarity, purpose, and authentic presence.
Pre Work:
None! Just show up.
Key Considerations:
What are your core areas of thought leadership? What expertise do people seek you out for? What solutions does your business offer?
Walk Away With:
How to leverage public speaking opportunities to grow your list, and the bones of a signature talk you can use to do it.
Eunice Brownlee
Eunice Brownlee is a speaker coach, storyteller, and strategist who helps leaders turn lived experiences into lasting impact. A longtime writer and activist, she knows firsthand that storytelling isn’t just catharsis; it’s a strategy that, when done well, is good business.
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