# INTERVIEW | Make Money with the Queen of Pitch, Forbes Riley

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Podcast: [Travis Makes Money](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travis-makes-money-756579)
Published: 2026-05-19T08:15:00+00:00
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Forbes Riley is a globally recognized communication expert, entrepreneur, and bestselling author known as the “Queen of Pitch.” With more than $2.5 billion in product sales across live television, home shopping, and infomercials, Forbes has built an extraordinary career helping people sharpen their message, boost confidence, and sell more effectively. In this episode, she shares the incredible journey from struggling actress to world-class pitch expert, the lessons she learned from building the iconic SpinGym brand, and how her daughter helped turn her pitching expertise into a multimillion-dollar education company. On this episode we talk about: How Forbes Riley accidentally became one of the most successful TV sales personalities of all time The story behind building and scaling the SpinGym brand Why pitching is the most important business skill anyone can develop How Forbes and her daughter built a million-dollar business through webinars and online education Why live social shopping and TikTok Shop represent the future of selling online Top 3 Takeaways Selling is really about communication and storytelling — the best pitches connect emotionally before they persuade logically. If you want to become a better entrepreneur, start by selling someone else’s product first to build real sales skills without emotional attachment. Live commerce and social shopping platforms like TikTok Shop are creating massive opportunities for creators and entrepreneurs who know how to pitch effectively on camera. Notable Quotes “A pen like this can touch somebody’s heart.” “Life happens for you, not to you.” “If you don’t focus, you don’t scale.” Connect with Forbes Riley: Instagram: @ForbesRiley LinkedIn: Forbes Riley Website: https://forbesriley.com/ Training: Pitch Secrets Training A W…

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