Week 6 of your Credibility & Visibility Starter Kit journey:

If you’re not showing up in expert directories, you might be invisible to the very people looking to hire someone just like you.

Here’s the truth: event planners, podcasters, clients, and especially AI search tools pull expert listings from public directories, not just your website.

This week, your visibility challenge is to update or join at least 1 new directory where buyers and search engines are already looking.

 Start with these:

• eSpeakers.com (for speakers, coaches, trainers, and thought leaders)

• Alignable.com (for local and B2B service providers)

• ExpertFile.com (for media and corporate experts)

• PodMatch.com (to be booked on podcasts)

• Local Chamber of Commerce or Business Directory (often overlooked but highly trusted by local organizations)

• City Visitors Bureaus and Event Venue Lists (many have preferred vendor and speaker pages)

• LinkedIn Business Page (critical for consultants and coaches)

 Use this checklist to strengthen your listing:

• Keyword-rich headline + bio

• Professional photo and video

• Clear description of who you serve and what results you deliver

• Updated talk titles or service packages

• Client testimonials or logos

 AI Prompt to use this week:
“Write a professional directory profile bio for me that includes my topic focus, audience experience, and keywords buyers (or event planners) would search.”

Visibility isn’t about shouting louder—it’s about showing up where people are already searching.

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