I Ran My First Masterclass (5 Lessons for Anyone Thinking About It)

Most pitches don't fail because of the idea. They fail before you even open your mouth — because nobody in the room knows who you are yet.This is Step 1 of a 10-part series breaking down the Rhetorical Stack — my system for engineering high-stakes moments instead of just performing them. Today: how to establish Speaker, the first piece of SAM, using a framework I call CASE — Credibility, Alignment, Stories, Edge.If you've got a pitch coming up and want the free guide to walk through it yourself, grab it here: https://talk-to-chris-miller-2.kit.com/8fa64ac712An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.Support the showThis podcast was produced by www.OPENFLOORMEDIA.comHave you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:Follow on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeIf you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected]

Join the next masterclass here: https://talktochrismiller.kit.com/profile This week I ran my first-ever live masterclass — 35 people showed up, 86% stayed the full 90 minutes, and one comment in the Q&A stopped me cold. In this episode, I walk through what actually happened, what I got wrong, and five lessons I'd give anyone thinking about building a masterclass or turning their expertise into something people pay for.Whether you're weighing your first live event or just trying to figure out how to package what you know, this one's for you.An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.Support the showThis podcast was produced by www.OPENFLOORMEDIA.comHave you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:Follow on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeIf you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected]

The world is changing - it's become a place where you can be anything you want to be. But there's something that determines where you get - and it's not your degree. It's how you COMMUNICATE. This episode is a presentation I've given in-person multiple times - and now I'm giving it to you all. The thesis is simple: GREAT COMMUNICATION creates GREAT OUTCOMES. But what are those great outcomes? And why does it matter? And does it even apply to you?Want to join my communicate with value masterclass? Register here: https://forms.gle/iRKGx3ugf5bnruseAWant to learn more about the Rhetorical Stack? And how I advise business owners to win pitches: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YjwiZqKxbazJjA8S169Uw?si=hruBGCJDR6mAQj7xzhbuaQAn easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.Support the showThis podcast was produced by www.OPENFLOORMEDIA.comHave you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:Follow on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeIf you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected]

I have seen too many business owners lose out on pitches. I've been there before, prepared the wrong way and ultimately got the wrong result. In this video, I'm going to lay out the first 2 parts of my 3-part pitch prep guide. 🎯 Grab the free Pitch Prep Guide: https://talk-to-chris-miller-2.kit.com/8fa64ac712I've used this two-layer system I use with executives, founders, and business leaders to engineer high-stakes pitches — from investor rounds to board presentations to enterprise deals. It's the same framework I've used to coach over $20M in real pitches.If you have a pitch on the calendar in the next 30-60 days, this is the strategic prep work most people never do.📩 Have a specific pitch you want to talk through? Reach out: [email protected] easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.Support the showThis podcast was produced by www.OPENFLOORMEDIA.comHave you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:Follow on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeIf you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected]

I started a podcast three years ago. It changed my career. 🎙️ Take the assessment to find out which long-form path fits your business: https://chris-u1zjvux4.scoreapp.comHere's why podcasting might be the most underrated business decision most owners will never make — plus a conversation with a new podcaster on what to know before you start.An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.Support the showThis podcast was produced by www.OPENFLOORMEDIA.comHave you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:Follow on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeIf you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected]

If you're a soccer fan comment below. I had so much fun connecting with Tim Bascom! Legend - and I'm grateful to get back to conversations. Also, everybody who wants to meet friends and build community - FIND A WAY TO DO IT WITHOUT FOCUSING ON IT. Soccer is a great example. People show up for soccer - and they have to interact with people. After awhile, it turns into more interactions, which build relationships, and like Tim said, you get to know the people!Remember life is better when you talk to people. And soccer is a great way to talk to people. Check out Tim's book here, The Boundless Game: https://timbascom.com/An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.Support the showThis podcast was produced by www.OPENFLOORMEDIA.comHave you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:Follow on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeIf you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected]

For over 2,400 years, one persuasion framework has shaped the way we speak, influence, and win people over. From Aristotle to modern politicians, this system is still being used in the biggest moments today. In this episode, I break it down—and show you how to use it to win the room.An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.Support the showThis podcast was produced by www.OPENFLOORMEDIA.comHave you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:Follow on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeIf you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected]

Ever watch a great speaker and think, "I wish I could sound like that"? Here's the problem: copying great speakers makes you worse, not better.In this episode, I break down Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech—not to teach you his style, but to reveal his process. The speech wasn't planned. It was a "rhetorical scrapbook" of material he'd been testing for years. When Mahalia Jackson yelled "Tell them about the dream, Martin," he had the mental library to improvise 4 minutes that changed history.You'll learn:Why MLK's authority came from his context (and how to find yours)The "Stitch & Deliver" method for building your own speaking libraryHow to prepare so you can improvise in high-stakes momentsWhat to study from great speakers (and what to ignore)Great communication isn't about being MLK. It's about being you with better tools.Start your rhetorical scrapbook today.An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.Support the showThis podcast was produced by www.OPENFLOORMEDIA.comHave you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:Follow on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeIf you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected]

Never sound unprepared again! This episode is only 20 minutes. Sounding clear isn’t about having the perfect words — it’s about structure. In this episode, I walk through two frameworks that help you communicate confidently when you’re thinking on your feet.An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.Support the showThis podcast was produced by www.OPENFLOORMEDIA.comHave you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:Follow on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeIf you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected]

One of the most conceptual episodes I've created. What is aura? And how can you harness it to improve how you connect with the people around you? Some people just feel good to be around. In this episode, we unpack why. We talk about aura as alignment — between who you are, how you show up, and how you read the moment — and how that quietly changes your confidence, relationships, and opportunities.An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.Support the showThis podcast was produced by www.OPENFLOORMEDIA.comHave you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:Follow on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeIf you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected]