Ep 110: How to Really Feel Ready to Press Send on That Pitch

Are your pitches just sitting in your drafts waiting for you to press send? I’ve been there too, like so many of us have, and I want to help your pitches move from the drafts folder to sent! Sending out a new pitch can be nerve wracking, especially if you’re not feeling 100% confident. I find that people often get through what they think of as the hard part– coming up with ideas, building their media list, finding the media contact info, drafting a pitch, and then the minute they feel they should send the email there’s something that kind of holds them back or they get a little anxious about actually pressing send, without even really knowing why.  Usually feeling anxious about doing something like this comes from not feeling totally 100% sure about it- either that you’re doing it right or that it will come across right. So here are a couple of things that will make you more confident in feeling ready to actually press send, and even better, to feel excited for what will come from your pitch!   In this episode you will hear: -Ways to connect with the media that will help your pitch stand out -Why investing in your branding matters for pitching media -Tips on how to clarify your ask -What it means to stand by your pitch -How to prepare for follow up questions I would love to hear how this helped you! Comment on this episode’s Instagram post and share who you’re going to pitch next. If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment under the post for this episode on our Instagram page @quotablemediaco or shoot me a DM. You can also connect with us at our Quotable Magazine Instagram account @quotablemagazine   For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit https://quotablemediaco.com/podcast. Check out this article in Quotable Magazine on How to Craft Better Subject Lines Join the PR Bootcamp waitlist and get $100 off when the program begins October 3rd!

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Founder of Quotable Media Co, Alessandra Pollina, is amplifying the stories of women-owned businesses and bringing you authentic inspiration from her years of experience as the leader of her own boutique PR agency. How do I start a business? What are successful female entrepreneurs doing to stand out? How can I get my product in the news? Where are female entrepreneurs investing their time and money? What are the PR tips I need for my small businesses? Whether you’re just getting started with a new business idea, or if you’ve been running a company for years, consider this show your companion through it all. Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is a conversation style business and marketing podcast, filled with practical tips to take your brand to the next level, and real life behind the scenes stories from other women in business to inspire you to see what’s possible, dream bigger, and never have to feel alone in business again. Host Alessandra Pollina brings you PR and marketing tips, business and networking hacks, goal setting tips and more to help you grow your brand and check off all of those business benchmarks. Alessandra shares authentic advice on life as a female entrepreneur and staying true to yourself along the way, and as part of the Quotable mission to amplify the stories of women-owned businesses, she’s interviewing female entrepreneurs who are doing it all too. Hear from others who have overcome their challenges and seen success in their own unique industries. From product based businesses, to e-commerce and digital marketing, to finance gurus and business coaches- there is a story here just for you. If you’re interested in more inspiration and stories of female entrepreneurship check out Quotable’s other platform for amplifying women’s voices, Quotable Magazine, online and in print at quotablemediaco.com/quotable-magazine. Because we’re quotable and so are you. Learn more at www.quotablemediaco.com/podcast and follow along at @quotablemediaco and at @quotablemagazine