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Previously, I mentioned how speaking opportunities can get you premium clients.

The problem?

Most agency owners wait to be invited.

Meanwhile, the top players don’t wait.

They proactively put themselves in front of the right audiences.

Here’s how you can do the same:

#1. Find the right platforms in your niche.

Look for industry events, podcasts, and webinars where your ideal clients are already tuning in. 

Focus on where business owners and other decision-makers are actively seeking solutions.

#2. Pitch a compelling topic.

Hosts and event organizers aren’t looking for just another generic talk.

They want fresh, valuable insights. 

Craft a pitch around a problem your audience cares about. 

For example:

  • “How Local Businesses Can Dominate Google Without Ads”
  • “3 Strategies Agencies Use to Cut Their Sales Cycle in Half”
  • “Why Most Marketing Campaigns Fail (And How to Fix It)”

#3. Leverage your existing content.

You don’t need to start from scratch.

Turn case studies, client results, and industry insights into an engaging presentation. 

If you’ve ever written a blog post, recorded a video, or explained a strategy to a client… 

You already have the foundation for a great talk.

Now…

Landing a speaking opportunity is great.

But the real magic happens when you convert that exposure into leads. 

Let me share a tried-and-tested way:

First, offer a free resource to capture emails.

Instead of just hoping people remember you, give them a reason to stay connected. 

Offer a free guide, checklist, or exclusive training in exchange for their email.

Second, follow up immediately.

Most attendees won’t reach out first, even if they loved your talk. 

Send a follow-up email the next day, reconnecting and offering more value.

Third, repurpose your content.

Don’t let your talk disappear into the void

Turn it into social media clips, blog posts, or ads.

See how a single speaking gig can fuel your content strategy for weeks?

Remember…

Speaking isn’t just about getting in front of people.

It’s about becoming the authority they trust. 

And if you want clients coming to your agency instead of chasing them…

This is one of the fastest ways to make it happen.

 

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Josh Nelson

Josh Nelson (Joshua D. Nelson) is the founder and CEO of Seven Figure Agency, where he has helped 193+ digital marketing agency owners scale past seven figures, generating over $300M+ in aggregate client results. Seven Figure Agency is a four-time Inc. 5000 honoree. Josh is also the founder of Plumbing & HVAC SEO — the niche agency he scaled past $7M annual revenue, recognized as a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree — and the editor of TopMarketingAgencies.com, the editorial directory of America’s best niche marketing agencies. His two companies have been named to the Inc. 5000 a combined seven times. He is the author of The 7-Figure Agency Roadmap and The Client Retention Handbook for Digital Marketing Agencies, both available on Amazon and Audible. Read his full author bio, books, podcast, and press features at joshnelsonblog.com.

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