KEYNOTES, WORKSHOPS, & PANELS FOR CONFERENCES, MASTERMINDS, AND COMMUNITIES SERVING GROWTH-STAGE FOUNDERS AND WOMEN IN BUSINESS.

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"YOU COULD SEE THE DIFFERENCE IN REAL TIME."

Within minutes of Tam's session, it was clear this wasn't surface-level advice. Our members went from overthinking every message and avoiding outreach because it felt "cringy" to having a practical approach that felt natural—confident enough to hit send. 10/10 recommend.

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  • SALES VS. MARKETING: WHY YOU NEED BOTH

    Most business owners wrestle with the same question: is this a sales problem or a marketing problem? This session breaks down why they're not opposing forces — they're partners — and how to spot the gaps between them.

    Your audience will walk away with:

    ▸  Clarity on where their growth is getting stuck
    ▸  Practical ways to create momentum this week
    ▸  Real examples of businesses that made the shift

    Best for: Business conferences, founder communities, agency networks.

  • PERMISSION TO SELL

    Most women founders aren't struggling with skill — they're struggling with permission. This session dismantles the guilt, perfectionism, and overgiving that keep women from asking, following up, and getting paid.

    Your audience will walk away with:

    ▸  Three simple ways to re-engage dormant leads
    ▸  A repeatable rhythm for outreach
    ▸  Language shifts that make selling feel natural

    Best for: Women-led communities, networking events, women in business summits.

  • DIRECT MESSAGING, DONE RIGHT

    Most people either avoid DM outreach—or send messages that get ignored. This session shows a better way to start real conversations with the right people, without scripts or awkward pitches.

    Your audience will walk away with:

    ▸  A repeatable way to start conversations
    ▸  Clarity on what to say (and what to skip)
    ▸  A path from first message to real opportunities

    Best for: Sales team trainings, agency masterminds, founder-focused programs.

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EVENT TYPES I SPEAK AT:

▸  Business conferences and summits
▸  Women's networking events and masterminds
▸  Founder and agency owner communities
▸  Corporate sales team trainings
▸  Podcast guest appearances

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TAMARA SMITH

Tam Smith has spent 15+ years leading sales teams for brands like Neiman Marcus, Ann Sacks, and Jack Morton Worldwide—and then built her own sales marketing agency from the ground up.

She's a sales marketer who teaches the way she works: direct, practical, and focused on what audiences can actually do on Monday morning. No theory, fluff, or bro-marketing tactics.

Her sessions have helped community members go from 'stuck and hesitant' to 'confident enough to hit send' in under an hour—and her podcast, SALES AS SERVICE, reaches founders who want to grow their businesses without feeling awkward about sales.

When she's not on stage or building client pipelines, you'll find her rock climbing or mapping her next adventure with her Supermutt, Ila, in Durham, NC.

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Hear Tam In Action

Want to know how I teach and what my delivery sounds like? Start here.

THE LUXE LEAP
Transforming Sales: From Pushy to Authentic

KIND OF A BIG DEAL
Stop Waiting to Be Picked

SALES CULTURE UNFILTERED
From Chief Doer to Visionary Leader

FAQ

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  • A custom-tailored session for your audience, one pre-event planning call, promotional assets (headshot, bio, talking points) for your marketing, and a live Q&A built into the format.

  • Both. I speak in-person across the US and internationally, and I also deliver virtual keynotes and workshops. Travel fees (if applicable) are quoted separately.

  • Yes — and I always do. Every session is tailored based on your audience's stage, industry, and the specific outcome you want them walking away with. We cover this on the planning call.

  • Fees vary by format, audience size, and travel requirements. I'll send a full quote after our initial call.

  • Ideally 6–8 weeks out for in-person events, 3–4 weeks for virtual. I occasionally take shorter-notice bookings — reach out and we'll see what's possible.

  • Yes. I love podcast conversations and accept guest appearances on a rolling basis. Reach out through the same form.

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