Case Study

How Jim Harris 3X’d His Talkadot Response Rate—and Turned Feedback Into a Lead Machine

Jim Harris
Meet Jim Harris

Jim Harris is one of North America’s top experts on AI, GenAI, disruption, and innovation. As a keynote speaker, he presents at 60+ events annually for global clients including IBM, SAP, Walmart, and the UK Cabinet Office.

Named Speaker of the Year by TEC Canada in 2024, Jim is known for “mind-blowing” presentations that shift how executives think. His bestseller Blindsided! has reached 80 countries and was selected as one of the best business books of the year. If you're looking for a mind blowing AI speaker reach out to [email protected]. Beyond keynotes, Jim advises Fortune 500 companies and facilitates strategic planning for executive teams.

The Challenge: Stacks of Business Cards, Missed Opportunities

I had no way to track who responded, what they wrote, or follow up efficiently.

Before Talkadot, Jim used a manual system to collect audience feedback and potential leads. After every talk, he’d invite attendees to hand over their business cards and rate him from 1 to 10—with a note on whether they hired speakers.

“I’d go home with a stack of 300 business cards,” Jim said. “And while it worked in the analog world, it wasn’t scalable. I had no way to track who responded, what they wrote, or follow up efficiently.”

Even as a high-performing speaker with strong audience reactions, Jim knew his post-event process was outdated—and limiting future business.

Became the Solution
How Talkadot Became the Solution

Jim first heard about Talkadot at a session during NSA Influence. One speaker’s quick explanation of how it worked was all it took.

“The moment I heard how it replaced business cards with a QR code and feedback form, I was in,” Jim said. “It was everything I used to do, but smarter, faster, and automated.”

He signed up for Talkadot Pro that same day. With a simple QR code added to the end of his presentation, he started collecting responses digitally—and immediately saw more organization and visibility in his feedback.

But the real breakthrough came when he took advantage of Talkadot’s community support and training.

At one session, Jim mentioned he was offering a free digital magazine to incentivize responses—and Talkadot co-founder Arel pushed him to rethink the offer. With their guidance, Jim swapped in 15 free AI resources, including templates, videos, and tools. He also learned to integrate the ask earlier and more naturally in his talk.

That change transformed everything: “My response rate went from 33% to over 90%,” Jim said. “The tool was great—but it was the training and support that helped me unlock its full potential.”

The Results: Real-Time Leads and Lasting ROI

With a dramatically improved feedback loop, Jim’s post-event workflow is now a business-building machine:

  • Response rate tripled, from 33% to over 90%
  • Leads and referrals are identified and followed up on quickly
  • Testimonials are collected automatically, in attendees’ own words
  • Event hosts receive summaries within hours, reinforcing credibility
  • Spin-off business is the norm, not the exception

“It’s all about the next gig,” Jim said. “Talkadot helps make that happen.”

It’s all about the next gig. Talkadot helps make that happen.

Key Takeaways: Why This Works

  • Talkadot Replaced an Outdated System: No more business cards—just smart, automated feedback
  • Training Was the Game-Changer: Personalized support helped Jim 3X his engagement
  • Stronger Incentive, Smarter Timing: Small tweaks led to big jumps in participation
  • Instant Lead Clarity: He now knows who’s a decision-maker and follows up accordingly

Turn Feedback Into Your Fastest Follow-Up

Jim Harris tripled his Talkadot response rate with one key change—leaning into the free training and support.

If you’re ready to engage more of your audience and land your next talk faster, try Talkadot today.