1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Forbes Riley generated $2.5 billion in sales — and she'll tell you it had nothing to do with &quot;selling.&quot; In this conversation, Forbes Riley, known as The Queen of Pitch, breaks down the communication skill that most professionals never learn — and why it changes everything from the boardroom to the dinner table. Forbes shares the childhood struggle that became her superpower, the accidental audition that launched a billion-dollar career, and why pitching isn't what you think it is. Key Moments: 00:00 — Introducing Forbes Riley, The Queen of Pitch 00:16 — How $2.5 Billion Started &quot;By Accident&quot; 01:17 — The Childhood Struggle That Became Her Superpower 03:53 — Early Acting Career, Rejection &amp;amp; an Eating Disorder 05:18 — The Pen Audition That Launched Her Pitching Career 07:19 — Selling $1 Billion in Juicers with Jack LaLanne 08:22 — From Kim Kardashian to 100,000 Students 08:50 — Pitch Secrets A to Z: The Upcoming Book &amp;amp; Tour 11:38 — Two Degrees in Three Years (and Why She Regrets Nothing) 15:27 — The Moment She Realized Communication Was Her Core 16:29 — Her Favorite F-Word 21:19 — Why Pitching Is the Ultimate Parenting Tool 📘 Forbes' new book: Pitch Secrets, A to Z — https://pitchsecretsbook.com/ 🔗 Connect with Forbes Riley: https://forbesriley.com/ Connect with Amanda:&amp;nbsp; https://amandadake.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-dake/ Grab Amanda's Book: https://book.amandadake.com Subscribe for real conversations about clarity, growth, and the changes that happen along the way. The Amanda Dake Podcast https://amandadake.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40619855/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/200113600