Having generated over $2.5 billion in product sales, hosted nearly 200 infomercials, and built a multimillion-dollar online business, Forbes Riley has spent decades mastering the psychology of getting people to say "yes," earning her the title "Queen of Pitch." In this episode, Forbes shares the Ultimate Pitch Formula that helped her make billions, teaching entrepreneurs how to confidently communicate their value, build instant credibility, and win people over in seconds. In this episode, Hala and Forbes will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:10) Pitching Mistakes That Keep Entrepreneurs Broke (08:42) How to Speak With Confidence and Credibility (27:23) The Elevator Pitch That Opens Powerful Doors (33:34) Forbes’ Pitch Formula and Storytelling Secrets (41:48) The Difference Between Selling and Pitching (48:01) How to Build Real Confidence Before You Pitch (1:02:35) The Power of Writing Down Your Goals (1:12:15) Creating the Best First Impression (1:15:22) Why Demonstrating Value Drives Up Sales (1:30:23) How Childhood Struggles Shaped Forbes’ Success Forbes Riley is an entrepreneur, author, communication expert, and sales strategist. Known as the “Queen of Pitch,” she has hosted 197 national infomercials, and her work has generated more than $2.5 billion in product sales. Her new book, Pitch Secrets A to Z, helps readers strengthen their confidence, messaging, persuasion, and negotiation skills so they can get more people to say yes. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Mindstone - Master practical AI skills without the complexity with Mindstone’s AI Competency Programme. Head to experience.mindstone.com/yap and get 10% off. AT&T - Stay connected with reliable, secure internet built for entrepreneurs. Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com. Quince - Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince.com/profiting for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Resources Mentioned: Forbes’s Book, Pitch Secrets A to Z: bit.ly/PitchSecret Forbes’s Free Weekly Training: pitchsecretstraining.com Forbes’s Website: forbesriley.com Forbes’s Instagram: instagram.com/forbes_rileyForbes’s YouTube: youtube.com/forbesriley Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Economics, E-commerce, Ecommerce, Prospecting, Inbound, Value Selling, Account Management, Sales Strategies, Business Growth, Scale, Scaling, Sales Podcast
