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147 | Pitch Without Feeling Salesy: Lana Pummill’s Heart-Led Visibility Strategy
05 Nov 2025
Balancing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood: The Art of Cold Pitching for Business Growth Hey friend! If cold pitching feels awkward, salesy, or just plain scary… you’re not alone. But what if you could pitch yourself with confidence and connection—and actually land the right opportunities? In this episode, I’m joined by visibility strategist and cold-pitch expert Lana Pummill, a single mom of four who built a thriving business by sending one honest, heartfelt email. She shares how to approach cold pitching with authenticity, strategy, and purpose—without relying on social media or huge audiences. You’ll hear how Lana went from food bank visits to client waitlists, why her first pitch changed everything, and the simple system she teaches for reaching out to podcasts, collaborators, or dream clients. What’s Inside This Episode: Lana’s powerful story of building her business as a single mom A real look at how one email created a full-circle moment Why “cold” pitching doesn’t have to feel cold—or spammy A simple pitch routine you can implement in under 45 minutes a week Encouragement to hit send, even when fear tries to stop you If you've ever felt invisible in a crowded online space, this episode will show you a better way to get seen—and remind you that visibility isn’t about shouting louder, it’s about connecting deeper. Cold pitching doesn’t have to be scary when it starts from service. Links Mentioned: Connect with Lana: Website: https://lanapummill.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lanapummill/ Grab Lana’s cold pitching workshop Thanks for listening all the way to the end. I appreciate you so much and hope this conversation gives you the courage to reach out, take action, and keep showing up. Let’s grow, friend. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:39 Lana's Journey: From Motherhood to Entrepreneurship 01:45 The Turning Point: Becoming a Single Mom 02:49 Discovering Cold Pitching 03:07 The Full Circle Moment 05:16 The Power of Authenticity in Cold Pitching 06:40 Balancing Work and Family 10:00 Cold Pitching Strategies and Tips 15:16 Starting Small and Staying Organized 19:02 Building Your Portfolio and Overcoming Fear 20:17 The Importance of Authenticity in Communication 21:20 Handling Rejection and Staying Consistent 22:25 Learning from Failures and Networking 24:24 Strategies for Effective Cold Pitching 25:55 Nurturing Relationships and Protecting Your Peace 29:02 Practical Tips for Cold Pitching 30:47 Available Resources and Final Thoughts Michele’s Links: Link to the blog post: https://misstask.com/cold-pitching DFY Content Repurposing: https://misstask.com/content-repurposing-starter-pack FREE RESOURCE: Organic Content Creation Workflow and Content Organization https://misstask.com/content-creation-workflow Visit the website: https://misstask.com *Disclaimer: If you happen to purchase anything I recommend in this or any of my communications, it’s likely I'll receive some kind of affiliate compensation from these products that I use and love. Please do not feel obligated to purchase anything through my links.
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