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Innovation Women Newsletter #574

July 31, 2026

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BUY MY BOOK, SHE SAID

Hi ala,


She told stories from the stage. Amazing stories. And we hung on every word.


Then she said, “Buy my book and read the stories.” 


And we did. We dutifully lined up and shelled out $30 each. The people who didn’t? They already had the book. The gentleman ahead of me in line bought three. “One for me and one each for my kids.” I started reading the book on the train ride home.


“Buy my book.”


Because sometimes you need to tell people what to do and how they can support the work you are doing.


It’s also an important part of speaking to build your business. Too often we see speakers who are dazzling onstage. They tell grand stories. They offer sage advice. 


They leave the audience wanting more but they never offer a way to engage in the moment.


Maybe they hope people will seek them out. Inquire. Hunt them down.


This is why we are offering a new webinar program, Speaking to Build Businesses. Because more of us need to say, "Buy my book...or my coaching program...or my consulting services."


Bobbie and the entire Innovation Women team

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All are welcome.

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SPEAKING THAT BUILDS BUSINESSES

Speaking isn't just about sharing your ideas or expertise. It's one of the most effective ways to build credibility, attract clients, open doors to partnerships, and become the person people think of when they need a product or service.


The most successful speakers go beyond giving a great presentation. They have a strategy that starts long before they step on stage and continues long after the applause dies down.


In this webinar, you'll learn how to use every speaking engagement as a business development opportunity without sounding salesy, smarmy or turning your presentation into a pitch.


Most speaker training focuses on giving a better presentation. This webinar is about getting better business results from the presentations you're already giving.


Please join us: Thursday August 18 at 12:00 pm ET

UPCOMING INNOVATION WOMEN WEBINAR

Ask An Event Manager

Featuring Stephanie Roulic

Wednesday August 5, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET


Join us for a candid conversation with Startup Boston founder and CEO Stephanie Roulic. We will discuss her method for choosing speakers and other insider insights for putting together a successful event for startups and entrepreneurs.

LIONESS MAGAZINE FEATURES

Lioness for the Female Entrepreneur is our digital magazine for women who are starting (or thinking about starting) companies. Get the latest news, tools and resources to launch and scale startups. This week you can read great articles like:


LIONESS ROUNDTABLE

August Lioness Roundtable: How to prepare for crises

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 11th

🕒 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET


The Lioness Roundtable is a monthly conversation for female entrepreneurs—and every session gets recorded and turned into an article. Come connect with other business owners and share your insights. Your experience could be quoted and featured in front of our whole community!