Welcome back, babes, to The Jillian Murphy Show! Paying thousands of dollars to speak on massive stages is a complete waste of your marketing budget if you lack a conversion strategy. Today my powerhouse friend Leslie Jespersen joins us to blow up the biggest misconceptions around PR, visibility, and networking. Leslie shares how stepping into the spotlight really works when you treat stages like targeted live advertising. We break down the exact strategies to leverage your existing network and turn small rooms into massive revenue. Topics Covered:How casual direct messages can book major speaking and podcast opportunities fast.The truth about making money from stages instead of chasing speaker fees.Why your existing network creates the most powerful domino effect for visibility.What intentional post event sales strategies look like to convert new audience followers.When paying to enter specific rooms acts like powerful live person advertising.Questions every entrepreneur must ask before investing in speaking or sponsorship gigs.Why intimate boutique rooms generate significantly higher client conversion than massive conferences.“Create an alter ego who's not afraid to talk to people, who's not afraid, and use those. ” – LeslieCONNECT WITH LESLIEInstagram: @lesliejespersenWebsite: www.theeverydaycelebrity.comCONNECT WITH JILLIANConnect with me on IG @thejillianmurphy20 DM Starters to Close Premium Clients - dmstarters.com$11 DMs to Dollars Workshop - dmtodollars.thejillianmurphy.com