Case Study

How Jess Ekstrom’s Talkadot Profile Landed Her on the Mainstage of an Insurance Conference

Jess Ekstrom
Meet Jess Ekstrom

Jess Ekstrom is the founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Drop Workshop, both companies that have helped millions of women and girls. Her entrepreneurial journey into major retail is built on resilience, creativity, and grit—the kind of credibility business audiences immediately respect. Jess brings that same authenticity to her speaking, helping audiences connect with practical growth lessons rooted in real business experience.

The Challenge: Visibility Without Cold Outreach

One of the most rewarding experiences is stepping onto a stage and connecting with an audience.

Jess wanted more invitations from the right conferences, but without adding hours of cold outreach. At the same time, Big I Michigan—the association for independent insurance agents—was searching for an opening keynote speaker who could:

  • Earn audience respect quickly with a real business-building story
  • Deliver practical takeaways agents could apply this quarter
  • Energize growth-minded producers with credibility and inspiration

The challenge? Jess didn’t know about the conference, and the conference didn’t know about Jess. Both needed a way to verify fit in minutes, not months.

Became the Solution
How Talkadot Became the Solution

Jess had been using Talkadot since February 2024 to capture feedback and audience-rated impact from her presentations. When she completed her Talkadot Public Profile, she made it her all-in-one sales asset. She added:

  • Recent videos and photos
  • Clear signature topics with buyer-ready outcomes
  • Audience feedback and ratings, fresh from Talkadot surveys

On the planner side, Big I Michigan entered their kickoff criteria into Talkadot. The matching engine surfaced Jess as a top fit for the mainstage keynote. The buyer didn’t have to chase scattered links—the profile held all the proof needed to make a confident decision.

The Results: Proof That Books the Stage
  • Mainstage keynote booked—Jess opened the Big I Michigan conference.
  • Faster vetting—the planner made a confident choice without weeks of research.
  • Stronger positioning—Jess showed up not as a stranger, but as a vetted, credible business leader with proven impact.

Instead of spending time proving her value, Jess spent her time preparing to deliver it.

There’s nothing like seeing ideas resonate, sparking conversations, and inspiring action.

Key Takeaways: Why This Works

  • One profile, zero scavenger hunts: Videos, ratings, and outcomes in one verified view.
  • Authentic proof: Audience-driven feedback built instant credibility with decision makers.
  • Smarter discovery: Talkadot’s matching engine put Jess in front of the right planner at the right time.‍
  • Time saved on both sides: No cold outreach for Jess, no long search process for the planner.

Let Your Proof Do the Talking

Complete your Talkadot Public Profile today. Add your videos, topics, outcomes, and feedback so event planners can see your fit instantly.