Becoming a Pitch Champion | Chris Westfall #social333podcast #27

In this high-energy episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley flips the script and shares his personal journey—from crashing college English classes hungover to landing jobs through sheer confidence and clarity.🔥💼

If you’ve ever doubted your ability to speak with impact, sell yourself authentically, or communicate under pressure, this episode is your wake-up call. Chris breaks down the real difference between being persuasive and being needy, and how mastering your pitch isn’t about hype—it’s about certainty.

✅ What public speaking classes won’t teach you

✅ Why showing up is half the battle (and how it got Chris passed in college)

✅ How to speak clearly and confidently—without sounding desperate

✅ The mindset shift that landed Chris a job when he had $20K in debt

✅ Why fear of public speaking is overrated—and how to beat it

📺 Whether you're pitching investors, speaking at a company meeting, or just trying to articulate your value in everyday life—this episode is a masterclass in conviction.

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:08 – Chris opens up about pitch coaching and Shark Tank prep

09:45 – Writing, ghostwriting, and building brand authority

15:55 – The evolution of public speaking and common mistakes

19:34 – Overcoming fear and anxiety around speaking

25:25 – Persuasion vs. neediness in your pitch

27:45 – The power of certainty and a life-changing classroom story

33:00 – Landing a job with pure confidence when everything was on the line

39:22 – Final thoughts & Where to Find Chris

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