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You can post every day and still feel invisible.

Because content rarely builds trust fast enough with people who don’t know you yet.

But the moment someone hears your voice, connects with your story, and experiences your energy in real time, the dynamic shifts.

In this episode, I’m joined by Leisa Reid, founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now™ and CEO of The International Speaker Network, to break down how public speaking becomes a practical, client-getting strategy.

What Leisa teaches isn’t about chasing big stages or waiting for the “perfect” opportunity. It’s about using speaking as a trust bridge that moves people from interested to ready.

In this episode, we cover:

• How speaking actually drives lead generation and authority, especially for coaches, consultants, and service providers who rely on relationships to grow their business.
• The pressure to be perfect, the “I’m not qualified” spiral, and why a clear plan matters more than the stage itself.
• How to start with low-stakes speaking opportunities and build momentum
• A simple monetization formula to evaluate if speaking is worth your time

If you’ve been relying on content alone to get visible, this conversation will show you a more direct path to connection, credibility, and clients.

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Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist and the founder of Powerful Women Rising - a business growth ecosystem for female entreprenuers who want to create real momentum through real relationships.

Inside the PWR Connect Network and the PWR Business Growth Mastermind, Melissa helps women in business get build relationships, increase visibility and get more referrals without pressure, perfection or performative networking.

She's on a mission to change the way women grow their businesses - proving that you can be authentic, values-driven and profitable at the same time.

Melissa lives in Colorado with two dogs (Peyton and Ally), three cats (Giorgio, Karma and Betty) and any number of foster kittens. She hates winter, seafood and feet. She loves iced coffee, Taylor Swift, and buying books she'll never read.