The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg

If you want to learn how to communicate better, be less nervous when public speaking and pitch more effectively - this is your episode. From handling public speaking, to winning over people on zoom, Matt Abrahams, Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, host of the award-winning Think Fast Talk Smart podcast is bringing all his communication expertise! You will learn: -Easy tips to be better at impromptu speaking: meetings with clients, elevator pitch, public speaking. -Tips to manage anxiety when public speaking -A simple yet effective way to craft a pitch that hooks people -2 structures that will make your public speaking improve Links: Think Fast Talk Smarter book Think Fast Talk Smart podcast Sell Yourself In 30 Seconds (free download from Kim Rittberg) -Follow host Kim Rittberg on Instagram & Subscribe to Kim's YouTube Channel

Can you ‘shine’ and bring in clients? What if you’re shy? What if you don’t feel like you have ‘charisma’? Good news - in the world of digital marketing and social media and being a guest on podcasts… you actually DON’T need to be ready for center stage. This is an idea I got for you from my recent speech in New York City about How to Be a Thought Leader Through Video and Podcasts. In this 5-minute episode you will learn:” -How to shine when you’re pitching or speaking (in order to gain clients or make an impact) -How to show up authentically to connect with ideal clients -Whether ‘charisma’ can be learned FRIDAY MINI-MARKETING 5-MINUTE MASTER CLASSES Every Friday I drop a very short (less than 5 minute) video marketing tip to help you level up your business while sipping your coffee! Please FOLLOW the show and spread the word to your friends in person and on social! Tag on Instagram at @kimrittberg Grab the Freebies! 10 Secrets to Making Video That Makes You Money How to Get Speaking Gigs Through Content Meet Kim: Kim Rittberg runs an award-winning company that helps real estate agents & business owners grow their leads, income and credibility with video and podcasts. Before that, Kim was a TV news producer for a decade and trained thousands of people to be calm, cool and collected for live TV interviews. She also launched the digital video unit for Us Weekly leading to its $100 million sale, and was a video marketing executive at Netflix & PopSugar. She ditched corporate once she found herself working in the hospital delivery room as she gave birth (seriously!) and now she is committed to helping business owners, coaches, agents & consultants find your own balanced path and build a thriving business!

*Superstar alert* Tori Dunlap of the platform Her First $100K and hit podcast and book Financial Feminist is here! She drops tons of advice about how to charge what you're worth as entrepreneurs, digs in on the difference in how we treat male business owners versus female business owners, how understanding your numbers can turn your passion into a thriving business and offers her top 3 tips to people wanting to grow their bank account. We also dive into maintaining authenticity online while setting personal boundaries - she has over 5 million followers and shares how she learned from her mistakes of posting about a romantic relationship. Plus, Tori gave us a peek behind the curtain of her own journey to success — from viral TikTok strategies to the wisdom of knowing when to say 'yes' and how to find balance by taking a day off. Tune in for an inspiring session that's all about empowerment and actionable advice for every entrepreneur out there! About Tori: Tori Dunlap is an internationally-recognized money and career expert, bestselling author, and podcast host. After saving $100,000 at age 25, Tori quit her corporate job in marketing and founded to fight financial inequality by giving women actionable resources to better their money. She has helped over four million women negotiate salary, pay off debt, build savings, and invest. She is the author of the instant New York Times bestselling book “Financial Feminist”; host of the #1 Business Podcast, Financial Feminist; a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree; and co-creator of Treasury, an investing education platform that has over $60M invested (featured on New...

If you’re looking to expand your profile or get more leads and sales - often by cold calling or emailing, this episode provides you with a great creative tip! Every Friday I drop a 5 minute mini-marketing master class, so make sure to subscribe and rate and review! In this episode you will learn: -How to Pitch Yourself -What to Say in Your Pitch -How to Get Someone Reading Your Pitch to Open It & Reply VIP THOUGHT LEADER ACCELERATOR (ONCE A YEAR OPPORTUNITY) Looking to get more clients & speaking gigs? I am hosting my second annual VIP Thought Leader Accelerator in NYC where you will dial in your brand messaging, show up authentically and confidently on camera AND walk away with video and photo materials to use for press, your website and social media to elevate and amplify your thought leadership. Finally let the world know how amazing you are (and how they can hire you or invite you to be on their stage). Interested in learning more? Apply here (and quickly because there are only 5 spots!) Grab the Freebies! 10 Secrets to Making Video That Makes You Money How to Get Speaking Gigs Through Content Did you learn something? Take a screenshot and share it on Instagram with @kimrittberg

We delve into the multifaceted life of award-winning actor, filmmaker, voiceover artist, and singer Daniella Rabbani, who also hosts the Mom Curious podcast. Daniella opens up about her formative years at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and her specialized study of Yiddish theater, which propelled her to star in plays and sing internationally. We explore the complex interplay between Daniella's passion for performance and her commitment to her family–and challenges of balancing a thriving career with motherhood. Plus, she shares how she prioritizes projects and maneuvers through the financial and emotional landscape of the entertainment industry. From her candid reflections on handling rejection and the importance of creating her own opportunities, to the practicalities of managing finances to advance her business, Daniella's journey is a testament to the tenacity and creativity required to build a career and a life that truly resonates. Want to be the star of your own life and business? Connect with Kim for her once a year VIP Thougt Leader Package which takes place in May in NYC. Apply now to grab one of the 5 spots! LINKS: -Daniella Rabbani -Mom Curious -Follow host Kim Rittberg on Instagram & Subscribe to Kim's...

Do you spend money to get clients? Or wait for client money to come in to invest? Chicken and egg. But we all know you can’t make money without spending money! I get real about when I finally started investing in myself and who I hired to help me. Do you feel like your website and video content doesn’t showcase you as the leader in the field that you are? Are you missing out on opportunities because people don't recognize your value from your marketing? Are you getting passed over for clients, speaking engagements and press features? You know what you do and how much value you bring to your clients but are you having a hard time articulating it in a clear, concise and convincing way? I am hosting my second annual VIP Thought Leader Accelerator in NYC where you will dial in your brand messaging, show up authentically and confidently on camera AND walk away with video and photo materials to use for press, your website and social media to elevate and amplify your thought leadership. Finally let the world know how amazing you are (and how they can hire you or invite you to be on their stage). Interested in learning more? Apply here (and quickly because there are only 5 spots!) Connect with Kim (and say hi!): LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrittberg/ YouTube http://youtube.com/@kimrittbergcontent?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/kimrittberg/ Grab the Free Downloads:

What is on-camera media training? This isn't just about avoiding awkward moments or pivoting in an interview, it's about refining your messaging and skills and getting ready to share your message cogently and persuasively. I’ve media trained CEO’s, members of Congress, supermodels, business owners and celebrities, and here is what it really is (and isn’t!). It’s more than just about sounding smart; it's about honing your message, and winning people over in every venue: on-camera, on TV, on social media, and in public speaking. During media training you will learn how to express your message clearly, be confident and natural during an interview. And not sound like a robot! Learn in this quick bite-sized episode: -What on-camera media training actually is and what it includes -Why locking in your messaging before going on camera is crucial Grab the Free Downloads: 10 Secrets to Making Video That Makes You Money How to Get Speaking Gigs Through Content Connect with Kim (and say hi!): LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrittberg/ YouTube http://youtube.com/@kimrittbergcontent?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/kimrittberg/ Meet Kim:

The Exit Interview took it on the road and is LIVE at Luminary Headquarters in New York City and we have so much advice on entrepreneurship, climbing the corporate ladder and more! I interviewed Cate Luzio, the founder of Luminary, who climbed the corporate ladder and now she’s crafting a new ladder for women of all backgrounds. Luminary is a global membership-based professional education and networking platform created to uplift, upskill, and propel women forward through all phases of their professional journey. She discusses her transition from corporate banking to creating Luminary, community building, and the 3 biggest mistakes business owners are making (and what you should do instead!). Cate shares her journey with candor, humor and heart and dishes on her most embarrassing work moment and her weirdest job. Kim and Cate share their thoughts on not doing work for free, vs offering ‘discounts’ and what’s a dealbreaker! In this episode you will learn: Challenges faced in corporate banking and why she started LuminaryThe 3 major mistakes entrepreneurs make - and how you can avoid them!Cate’s advice for business owners and the importance of community building The essential components you need to have in your business plan Why you should never do anything for free Cate’s most embarrassing work moment Are you ready to show the world what you’re all about? Finally put yourself out there with the high-quality professional presence you deserve? Stop getting passed over for clients, speaking engagements and press features? Connect with Kim about her VIP THOUGHT LEADER ACCELERATOR PACKAGE . It’s the perfect combination of a VIP video and photo shoot day, on camera media...

Are you still struggling with this? You’re great at what you do but not enough people know it? Are you still relying solely on referrals still and need to bring in leads online? Have you been ‘meaning to’ get a professional video made of you? I am hosting my second annual “Done For You” Exclusive Day in NYC where you will dial in your brand messaging, show up authentically and confidently on camera AND walk away with video and photo materials to use for press, your website and social media to elevate and amplify your thought leadership. Finally let the world know how amazing you are (and how they can hire you or invite you to be on their stage). Interested in learning more, connect on a call with Kim: https://calendly.com/kimrittberg/15-minute-call Connect with Kim (and say hi!): LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrittberg/ YouTube http://youtube.com/@kimrittbergcontent?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/kimrittberg/ Grab the Free Downloads: 10 Secrets to Making Video That Makes You Money How to Get Speaking Gigs Through Content Meet Kim: Kim Rittberg runs an award-winning company that helps real estate agents & business owners grow their leads, income and credibility with video and podcasts. Before that, Kim was a TV news producer for a decade and trained thousands of people to be calm, cool and collected for live TV interviews....

Estelle Erasmus, author of Writing That Gets Noticed: Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, Get Published is an award-winning journalist, a professor of writing at New York University, a magazine editor, an in-demand public speaker, and the host of the Freelance Writing Direct podcast. Estelle discusses the crucial elements of pitching to editors, crafting compelling articles, and establishing yourself as a thought leader in the writing industry. She also emphasizes the importance of grabbing an editor's attention with a catchy subject line and showcasing your unique voice and perspective in your pitch. If you are an aspiring writer, you will benefit from Estelle’s expertise navigating the competitive publishing world and achieving success as an author. In this episode you will learn: The importance of attention-grabbing subject lines in pitches (3:04)Should you always get paid for your writing? When is it okay to do an unpaid article? (8:59)Finding credible sources for your writing pieces (17:49)Infusing personal narrative into writing to create more of a connection (20:42) Did you love today’s episode? 1. Take a screenshot and share it to your IG stories. Tag me @kimrittberg 2. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! LINKS: -FREE DOWNLOAD: Top 5 Tips To Be Confident on Camera click here -Follow host Kim Rittberg on

Guilty as charged! Everyone has ‘that thing’, for some people it’s ‘once I lose those 10 pounds I’ll put myself on camera, apply for that speaking engagement. So many clients come to me with their hangups, which are mostly invisible to others! Here’s how to get over your doubts and fears or insecurities to have it not block your own success. If you can’t ‘love the skin you’re in’ make sure it’s not blocking your career growth. My personal “I Just Need to Lose 10 Pounds First” Video Grab the Freebies! 10 Secrets to Making Video That Makes You Money How to Get Speaking Gigs Through Content Did you learn something? Take a screenshot and share it on Instagram with @kimrittberg Meet Kim: Kim Rittberg runs an award-winning company that helps real estate agents & business owners grow their leads, income and credibility with video and podcasts. Before that, Kim was a TV news producer for a decade and trained thousands of people to be calm, cool and collected for live TV interviews. She also launched the digital video unit for Us Weekly leading to its $100 million sale, and was a video marketing executive at Netflix & PopSugar. She ditched corporate once she found herself working in the hospital delivery room (seriously!).

Sean Taylor, the award-winning CEO of Smith + Howard in Atlanta and the host of “The Worst Advice I Ever Got” shares with us some awesome advice including the traits CEOs should have and naturally shares the worst advice he ever got. With 25 years of leadership experience, Sean emphasizes the value of building strong teams and balancing future business needs with present challenges. He stresses that there really isn't a work/life balance and he instead focuses on integrating work, personal, and spiritual aspects of life. Plus Sean reflects on his experience winning the 'Dumbass Award' as an intern. In this episode you will learn: The impact of first impressions and how they might not be as important as you think (2:58)Balancing future business needs as a leader (9:27)The key to being a successful CEO (12:46)The difference between marketing yourself and bragging (14:15) Did you love today’s episode? 1. Take a screenshot and share it to your IG stories. Tag me @kimrittberg 2. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! LINKS: -FREE DOWNLOAD: Top 5 Tips To Be Confident on Camera click here -Follow host Kim Rittberg on

If you have heard the word SEO but not exactly sure of its importance or how it can help your business, read on! If you are looking to boost your website's visibility and drive more organic traffic - SEO (Search Engine Optimization) can help! I spoke with SEO expert Neil Patel where he offered valuable tips and strategies for mastering SEO and improving your online presence. You will learn: -Effective ways to do SEO -Why SEO Is important and how it can drive your business -Regardless of your budget, ways to rank higher on Google Grab the Freebies! 10 Secrets to Making Video That Makes You Money How to Get Speaking Gigs Through Content Did you learn something? Take a screenshot and share it on Instagram with @kimrittberg Meet Kim: Kim Rittberg runs an award-winning company that helps real estate agents & business owners grow their leads, income and credibility with video and podcasts. Before that, Kim was a TV news producer for a decade and trained thousands of people to be calm, cool and collected for live TV interviews. She also launched the digital video unit for Us Weekly leading to its $100 million sale, and was a video marketing executive at Netflix & PopSugar. She ditched corporate once she found herself working in the hospital delivery room (seriously!).

Amy Fiore, Managing Director of Sobel Bixel: Consulting for Nonprofits and Director of Development for The Story Pirates and who previously served in executive roles at several esteemed Manhattan-based cultural institutions including The Public Theater, shares her journey of ‘poking the status quo.’ She discusses the importance of finding flexibility in work, advises time management tips for consultants, how to find part-time work and the significance of aligning personal and career happiness. Amy emphasizes listening to all voices, especially those at lower levels, to truly understand and improve organizations. She also delves into the world of nonprofit work, highlighting the impact and challenges it presents. In this episode you will learn: Poking the status quo in your career (3:48)Her best advice for other consultants (10:49)How to find part-time work (12:27)How listening is actually the most important job you will ever have (19:04)Why you should be strategically planning all the time (28:26) Did you love today’s episode? 1. Take a screenshot and share it to your IG stories. Tag me @kimrittberg 2. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! LINKS: -FREE...

Artificial intelligence is taking OVER, and rightfully so as it can speed up your processes. However sometimes you should not be using AI or ChatGPT. When? Why? In this mini marketing masterclass I let you know, based on my recent chat with marketer Neil Patel. I talk about: -When you should use artificial intelligence to create content -What you shouldn't use AI or ChatGPT for -Ideas on how to be more productive and efficient with your content making Grab the Freebies! 10 Secrets to Making Video That Makes You Money How to Get Speaking Gigs Through Content Did you learn something? Take a screenshot and share it on Instagram with @kimrittberg Meet Kim: Kim Rittberg runs an award-winning company that helps real estate agents & business owners grow their leads, income and credibility with video and podcasts. Before that, Kim was a TV news producer for a decade and trained thousands of people to be calm, cool and collected for live TV interviews. She also launched the digital video unit for Us Weekly leading to its $100 million sale, and was a video marketing executive at Netflix & PopSugar. She ditched corporate once she found herself working in the hospital delivery room (seriously!).

Is passive income really passive? How do you create more revenue without directly putting in more hours? Pat Flynn is a father, husband, and hosts the Smart Passive Income and AskPat podcasts, which have earned a combined total of over 80 million downloads, multiple awards, and features in publications such as The New York Times and Forbes. He owns several successful online businesses and is a professional keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and YouTuber with 100M+ views. He s. He is also an advisor to ConvertKit, Circle, and several other companies in the digital marketing arena. Pat joins us to share: ​​Whether passive really means 'passive' (spoiler: it does not!) (2:50)Pat’s advice on low-cost passive products vs live coaching and he does a little live coaching with Kim (5:00) The first things you need to do to start bringing in passive income (6:22)Different sales structures and what you should sell (10:19)What Pat gives a hard 'no' to and a hard 'yes' to (11:170How he balances running a business while raising 2 kids (16:57) LINKS: -FREE DOWNLOAD: 10 Tips to Make Better Video In Less Time (To Grow Your Revenue) click here -Follow host Kim Rittberg on Instagram & Subscribe to Kim's YouTube Channel to Make Better Videos that Convert

I get it, you hate bragging? However, it is important to actually let people know what you’re doing? Especially if you’re interviewing, trying to get clients or trying to get press! If you’re marketing yourself or your business or trying to land a new job, it’s important not to be so humble you miss out on opportunities! In this episode you’ll learn: -How to shift your mindset about bragging -How to advocate for yourself in a way that’s not obnoxious -How to dig up your own accomplishments and highlight them to reach your goals Learn how to pitch yourself in 30 seconds! And check out my Fast Company article on bragging here. Grab the Freebies! 10 Secrets to Making Video That Makes You Money How to Get Speaking Gigs Through Content Did you learn something? Take a screenshot and share it on Instagram with @kimrittberg Meet Kim: Kim Rittberg runs an award-winning company that helps real estate agents & business owners grow their leads, income and credibility with video and podcasts. Before that, Kim was a TV news producer for a decade and trained thousands of people to be calm, cool and collected for live TV interviews. She also launched the digital video unit for Us Weekly leading to its $100 million sale, and was a video marketing executive at Netflix & PopSugar. She ditched corporate once she found herself working in the hospital delivery room (seriously!).

“I said ‘why did I do this’? Why did I leave my job?” Colleen Kavanagh opens up about ditching corporate to bet on herself! She’s a mom to two toddlers and two rescue dogs, an entrepreneur for social good and CEO of digital health benefit company, SoulBeing, a children's book author, and visionary of a world where the best idea + the best execution wins every time. She discusses the challenges of starting her own business, toxic work environments, facing obstacles in corporate America, and she offers advice for entrepreneurs. Colleen emphasizes the importance of overcoming fear when starting something new and highlights the significance of clarity in achieving goals. She reflects on her transition from a corporate career to entrepreneurship after becoming a mother, citing a pivotal moment where she felt underestimated in her previous workplace. Colleen discusses how a toxic workplace led her to prioritize her values and make a change. She shares insights into the struggles and triumphs of building a successful, people-centric company that supports working moms. Plus she shares a humorous parenting moment involving breast milk at work. You will hear about: Handling the defining moment in your career that changes your entire life (4:45)Why it took almost 10 years to escape a toxic work environment (and how to do it much faster) (10:20)Building a corporate culture that is truly people-centric, supports parents, and why it is not only "nice to have" but sustainably profitable to do so (13:35)Advice for starting your own business (21:36) Did you love today’s episode? 1. Take a screenshot and share it to your IG stories. Tag me @kimrittberg 2. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! LINKS:

Why You Should Try to Be An Influencer - Even if you’re a Founder… or a Consultant If the word ‘influencer’ made your skin crawl, you’re not alone! I recently wrote about this for Fast Company magazine. When a friend asked me if I was ‘trying to be an influencer,’ I nearly threw a shoe at her. But actually, who cares what you call it? I do want to influence you- I want you to show up with confidence, I want you to believe in yourself, I want you to communicate clearly to grow your business! In this episode you’ll learn: -Why the word influencer is hated but thought leader is beloved -What you need to think about if you do want to be seen as a thought leader -How to be seen as an expert Interested in this? Learn how to pitch yourself in 30 seconds easily! Grab the Freebies! 10 Secrets to Making Video That Makes You Money How to Get Speaking Gigs Through Content Did you learn something? Take a screenshot and share it on Instagram with @kimrittberg Meet Kim: Kim Rittberg runs an award-winning company that helps real estate agents & business owners grow their leads, income and credibility with video and podcasts. Before that, Kim was a TV news producer for a decade and trained thousands of people to be calm, cool and collected for live TV interviews. She also launched the digital video unit for Us Weekly leading to its $100 million sale, and was a video marketing executive at Netflix & PopSugar. She ditched corporate once she found herself working in the hospital delivery room (seriously!).

With Google being the #1 search engine and YouTube being the second, understanding and optimizing for organic search and having your website rank is extremely important! SEO (Search Engine Optimization) expert and Forbes Top 10 marketer Neil Patel of NP Digital shares how you can grow your business through SEO - regardless of the size of your company. He also shares how to build a personal brand and consistently create content, and when to use AI and ChatGPT - and when not to! Neil runs an 800+ person marketing company and has 2 young kids. Plus you’ll hear how Kim had a whoopsie mistake at the beginning of the interview! In this episode you will learn: How to build your personal brand and consistently put out content even if you are a solopreneur or have limited budget or time (3:32)How long it takes to generate ROI and leads from SEO vs social media (11:29)How to do SEO effectively on a budget (14:03)At what point you should stop using AI to create content (15:11)Working with Influencers vs micro influencers and which has the best return on investment (16:02)How he balances 2 little kids and what his work week looks like (26:13) LINKS: -FREE DOWNLOAD: 10 Tips to Make Better Video In Less Time (To Grow Your Revenue) click here -Follow host Kim Rittberg on Instagram & Subscribe to Kim's YouTube Channel