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In the middle of an unexpected experience that impacted everyone across the world; a new audio-only app burst on the social media scene and connected people from all genders, ethnicities, and social status in a way no one thought possible.
Celebrities, influencers, CEOs, authors, politicians, artists, stylists, and leading entrepreneurs emerged as dynamic voices that freely shared their wealth of knowledge and experiences with people who were suddenly faced with the daunting choice of losing their employment or staying home with their families. People now had to figure out how to make ends meet, before they met the end. Many chose the latter, and the "gems" of information dropped in Clubhouse rooms helped bridge the gap between being a 9-to-5er and striking gold as an entrepreneur. People finally found their … voice and embraced the path that led to their true destiny.
This first volume of Powerhouse Voices Amazing Experiences on Clubhouse has the success strategies and tips from the most dynamic voices in the world.
Created by USA TodayBestselling Author, Naleighna Kai
Featuring New York Times Bestselling Author Mary B. Morrison with Ehryck Gilmore, Natasha Graziano, Stephanie M. Freeman, La Ammitai, Erin Hernandez-Reisner, Maria Alejandria Munoz, Michael Graziano, D. M. Woods, Laura Bilotta, Jackie Minsky, Kara Allan, J. L. Woodson, Cynthia Fontaine, Jodeen Bergstrom, Mou Bhattacharya, Charles Myambo

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Year
2022
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9781952871399

SHARE A DYNAMIC THIRTY SECOND PITCH

Naleighna Kai
  • The Book Whisperer
  • Literary Agent
  • Publishing Consultant
  • Ghostwriter & Developmental Editor
  • Publisher
  • International Bestselling Author
Tip: Share a Dynamic Thirty-Second Pitch

Why: Sharing a dynamic thirty-second pitch can change the trajectory of your life.

Since becoming a part of the Clubhouse world, I fine-tuned a simple thirty-second pitch that resulted in over 500 messages from people wanting to connect with me about writing their life stories.
Here’s the pitch:
ā€œI am Naleighna Kai, a USA Today and ESSENCEĀ® Magazine international bestselling author and a literary agent who lands book deals with traditional publishing houses. They call me the ā€œbook whispererā€ because I’m the person who can help you stop thinking of writing and publishing a book and actually do the damn thing. DM me on Instagram for a copy of Sugar Ain’t So Sweet, or to finally write your book. I believe everyone has a story to tell. I’m just one of the people who can help you tell it well. I’d love to stay connected on Clubhouse, Instagram, and Twitter.ā€
This became something I did every day, several times a day. In nearly every room, no matter what type of topic or time of day it took place, all it required was thirty seconds to tell who I am, what I do, what I’d like to do for others, and a call to action. Additionally, if they gave me sixty seconds, I had a slightly longer pitch prepared as well. This one thing initially forced me to shift from focusing on all fiction genres to including memoirs and self-help. It led to a writing challenge that helped four women from Clubhouse and Facebook finish writing their books in thirty days. They followed through with editing and beta reads, covers designed by Woodson Creative Studio, interior designs, and prepared to publish four months later. With the support of my entire writing tribe, which consists of New York Times, USA TODAY, and national bestsellers like myself, all four of those women hit #1 on Amazon’s bestseller’s list and stayed there for four weeks. Even I hadn’t stayed there for that amount of time.
Overall, my business expanded with new book coaching and consultant clients, as well as first-time writers who needed help accomplishing their dream of publishing their book. This has been very rewarding for me. Sales increased across all platforms and genres. Equally, several authors in my writing tribe became coaches to keep up with the demand.
When people didn’t believe the challenge would work for them, but were still interested in writing their life story, they were able to gain free tips to get started on the journey from the Cavalcade of Authors weekly course held on Clubhouse. And those who had already published a book received free tips as well. And as a bonus, readers were able to receive a free copy of my book, Sugar Ain’t So Sweet, simply to get a little taste of my writing and an introduction to other available novels.
Some of the most asked questions will be who you are, what you do, and how you would like to connect or collaborate. If you fumble through the process, if you’re not succinct, you’ll lose the listener. People have short attention spans, and one of the first things you’ll need to do is capture them with a hook straight out of the gate. If they want to know more, they will ask, but at least you have their attention. In one of the Clubhouse rooms, a woman made a quick pitch on starting a new business because she had to choose between staying home to take care of her children and her job. Five different women offered to connect with her to include her products in their subscription boxes. In thirty seconds, that woman’s life changed, the same as mine has.
Being flexible also helps with the process. Focus on what you have to offer and be open to shifting from your original offering. Case in point: Instagram was initially all about a man’s love for bourbon and whiskeys. He shifted his vision to what the users wanted. The rest is history.
The power of a thirty-second pitch cannot be denied, and making sure to tailor your pitch for the room you’re in is important. The next year, my pitch and focus changed because I realized that people would read my profile if they wanted to know the details of who I am. So here’s the new pitch:

ā€œI am Naleighna Kai, and I help others who have finally found the courage and strength to tell their truth and share their stories, whether it’s through memoirs, self-help, or fiction. I was adopted by my biological mother and the physical abuse was exponential, compounded by the fact that my father and uncle did not respect my right to say no. My literary career started twenty-three years ago when I put my pain and healing on the page, and that page became my passion and now that passion is my purpose.
DM me on Instagram for a free copy of one of my books or if you’re ready to tell your truth, your way. Once again, my name is Naleighna Kai and I believe everyone has a story to tell, and I’m just one of the people who can help you tell it well. I’d love to stay connected to everyone here on Clubhouse, Instagram, and Twitter.ā€

Did you notice what changed from my original pitch to the new one? This time I started with what I do and why I do it. What’s in it for the listener, versus who I am and what I’ve achieved. My original pitch started with my qualifications. They can read that in the profile bio. Tell them what’s not in the bio and your why.

Tip: Don’t Be Afraid to Venture into The Unknown

Why: Fear and doubt can keep you on the bleachers, rather than getting into the game and making that dash for the finish line.
Twice, fear nearly kept me out of making new connections and landing an opportunity. During the first days on the app, I was ā€œpingedā€ to come into a room before I understood that I should have checked the room title before going in. If I had, I would not have connected with an amazing group of young men. The room was the most unlikely one—the Trap House. In case you don’t know what that is, Trap is a brand of rap that can be pretty hardcore.
Well, I received the surprise of my life. They had brought me into the room because one of them heard my pitch in a networking space and thought that I, for some reason, would be the one to help them with their issue. Some of them had landed music deals and needed to know how to write press releases and create media kits. Wow! These young men were all about handling their business. I spent forty-five minutes in that room, and it was an amazing experience. When I was done, they mentioned that they would tell their mothers, sisters, and significant others about my books. A win that I didn’t see coming.
Not to mention, doubt almost caused me to slide past the Shoot Your Shot: Pitch Your Project Room on Clubhouse. Before I could talk myself out of it, I slid into the room, raised my hand, and was brought onto the stage. A few minutes later, doubt kicked in. Everyone was pitching their projects, and they were so much more advanced in the process than I was. All I had was a book called Every Woman Needs a Wife. It is just a book, that’s all. Well, when it was finally my turn, I started with an opening line describing who I was and then went into a brief synopsis.
ā€œI am Naleighna Kai, an international bestselling author of Every Woman Needs a Wife, the story of a woman who walks in on the husband and the mistress and says, if you’re going to cheat, I need to get something out of it. The mistress needs to come home, clean my house, keep the kids and put some money on the bills too ā€¦ā€
When I finished, the silence was frightening. Then it happened. The producers were wowed. Not because of any connections I had. Not because I had the backing, or other opportunities ā€œfloatingā€ around. That pitch landed me an option proposal for a movie deal. That would not have happened if I had let fear and doubt win that day.
Perfect your 15 second pitch, your 30 second pitch, and your 1-minute pitch. Trust me, you’ll need them when you’re traveling along those Clubhouse streets.
New business. New connections. New outlook. A pitch connects you to the very thing you’re looking for that’s looking for ... you!

NALEIGHNA KAI

Naleighna Kai ...

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Introduction
  6. Glossary of Terms
  7. 1. Share a Dynamic Thirty Second Pitch
  8. Naleighna Kai
  9. 2. Welcome to Clubhouse Anonymous
  10. Mary B. Morrison
  11. 3. Create A Strong Community
  12. Natasha Graziano
  13. 4. Be Intentional with Your Time
  14. About J. L. Woodson
  15. 5. Stay True to Your Brand
  16. Stephanie M. Freeman
  17. 6. The Best Place to ā€œHookupā€
  18. Laura Bilotta
  19. 7. Don’t Miss the Train
  20. Ehryck Gilmore, CH
  21. 8. Take a Look Inside Yourself
  22. Michael Graziano
  23. 9. One of the Major Keys to Success
  24. Maria Alejandra MuƱoz
  25. 10. It’s that Clubhouse Energy for Me
  26. La Ammitai
  27. 11. Do Everything with Style
  28. Kara Allan
  29. 12. If Content is the Key, Relationships are the Door
  30. Erin Hernandez-Reisner
  31. 13. Unconditional Love Through an Audio App
  32. Jackie Minsky
  33. 14. Connecting the Dots
  34. D. M. Woods
  35. 15. Everything is in Moderation
  36. Jodeen Bergstrom
  37. 16. Follow Your Intuition
  38. Cynthia Fontaine
  39. 17. Only with Love
  40. Mou Bhattacharya
  41. 18. Your Voice is Unique
  42. Charles Myambo
  43. Final Notes by Naleighna Kai
  44. The Write Stuff

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