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Sept. 28, 2026

How to Pitch Like You Don't Need the Deal (It's Not About Confidence)

How to Pitch Like You Don't Need the Deal (It's Not About Confidence)
Talk to People Podcast
How to Pitch Like You Don't Need the Deal (It's Not About Confidence)

Most people walk into a pitch knowing what they're presenting but not what they're actually trying to achieve — and it shows. In this episode, Chris breaks down Mission, the third piece of the Speaker-Audience-Mission framework, using AIM (Ask, Issue, Minimum) to define exactly what winning looks like before you ever open your mouth. You'll learn why neediness in a pitch isn't a mindset problem — it's what happens when you've only got one definition of success instead of three. Want to work t...

Most people walk into a pitch knowing what they're presenting but not what they're actually trying to achieve — and it shows. In this episode, Chris breaks down Mission, the third piece of the Speaker-Audience-Mission framework, using AIM (Ask, Issue, Minimum) to define exactly what winning looks like before you ever open your mouth. You'll learn why neediness in a pitch isn't a mindset problem — it's what happens when you've only got one definition of success instead of three.

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