Filler words can make a smart business owner sound uncertain, distracted, or unprepared. In this episode of Broadcasting Your Side Hustle, learn how to speak with more clarity and confidence on your client attraction podcast, in sales conversations, live interviews, and everyday business communication.

You'll learn two practical techniques for reducing "um," "like," "you know," "so," and other distracting habits:

* The "pickle" method, a simple pattern interrupt that helps you catch filler words in real time

* Strategic silence, which gives your brain a moment to reset instead of filling every pause

You'll also learn why recording yourself on camera is the most effective way to practice, even if you plan to edit your podcast later. Clearer speech can help you sound more confident during live shows, TV and radio interviews, team conversations, sales calls, and public speaking.

Brian also shares how the word "so" became one of his biggest filler words and how consistent practice helped him move past it. Start using these techniques in your next recording and build a stronger speaking habit over time.

0:00 Introduction to speaking better

0:36 Why filler words hurt

1:17 How teleprompters work

2:47 Two speaking techniques

3:05 The "pickle" method

5:04 Using silence effectively

6:49 Practice on camera

8:28 Why editing isn't enough

9:22 Benefits for live interviews

10:25 Clearer team communication

10:50 Speaking better in sales

12:06 Public speaking confidence

13:18 Your next steps

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What filler word do you catch yourself using most often? Share it in the comments, then try the "pickle" method during your next recording.