Self-proclaimed "world's biggest procrastinator" Kim Kiel gets real about how perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking can paralyze your marketing. 

After ghosting her own email list for six months (yes, a copywriter who ghosted her list!), Kim discovered the power of B-minus work and strategic constraints. 

She shares the exact mindset shifts and practical strategies that helped her build momentum and consistency, including how hosting monthly marketing moments boosts revenue, why accountability containers work, and how prompts and formulas can spark creativity instead of stifling it. 

If you're stuck in perfectionist paralysis or lacking consistency in your marketing, this episode will give you permission to take imperfect action and create the constraints that fuel results.

Stop procrastinating and stalling your marketing by joining Pivot to Premium: www.kimkiel.com/pivot

Resources mentioned:

AIDA formula: https://www.kimkiel.com/podcast-1/the-mary-poppins-of-copy-formulas-practically-perfect-in-every-way

P4 Formula: https://www.kimkiel.com/podcast-1/how-to-write-a-compelling-sales-message-without-being-cheesy-or-sleazy

Writing Prompt: 3 signs you need a writing prompt: https://www.kimkiel.com/podcast-1/3-signs-you-need-to-use-a-writing-prompt

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If you're tired of hearing from the same gurus shouting each other out and talking about the same things over and over again, this episode is for you. Kim shares why she's excited about Regeneration 2025, a free virtual summit that's bringing together diverse voices who are reimagining business as a force for good.

You'll discover why the online coaching world often feels like a pyramid scheme (spoiler: it's not just you), and how events like this summit are creating something more regenerative, collaborative, and human. Kim talks about her experience with the Prosper Network and why this community feels so different from the typical online business echo chamber.

She introduces you to some of the incredible speakers you'll hear from, including Tina Wells (the millennial whisperer), Sam Horn (communication expert who's worked with NASA and National Geographic), and Amina AlTai (who teaches career, body, and mind balance after her own burnout journey).

This isn't about celebrity or sameness - it's about perspective, generosity, and expansion. If you're craving new ways of doing business that emphasize cooperation over competition and circulation over hoarding, you'll want to hear about this summit happening November 17-19.

Sign up for the Regeneration Summit 2025 (aff link): 

https://kimkiel--ampersanded.thrivecart.com/the-prosper-network/6902ccbcc3361/ 

Join Kim as she explores what it means to build the next economy where women support women and become an unstoppable force in shaping culture and business.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday don't have to be a frantic scramble for your business. 

In this replay episode from Empire Secrets, Kim shares four strategic alternatives to the traditional Black Friday hustle - from building swipe files and generous unsubscribing to participating in Giving Tuesday and shopping smart for your business needs. 

Whether you're sitting this season out or jumping in, you'll discover how to align your marketing with your values, avoid training customers to wait for discounts, and create more spaciousness in your business during the most consumer-driven weekend of the year. 

Perfect timing as we enter the lucrative year-end selling season.

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Binge the Black Friday Cyber Monday Survival Guide Playlist: https://www.kimkiel.com/podcast-1/the-business-owners-black-friday-cyber-monday-survival-guide 

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Halloween is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to shake up your content strategy with something unexpected. 

In this sweet and short episode, Kim shares an out-of-the-box seasonal content idea that'll help you connect with your audience on a more human level. 

Whether you're into tarot cards, pumpkin recipes, or scary business lessons, this episode will inspire you to bring surprise and delight into your marketing. 

Because here's the thing: people buy from people, and even premium clients want to see your personality shine through. 

Plus, Kim shares how you can get four weeks of premium authority content prompts delivered to you each month in her Pivot to Premium program.

Find out more and enroll: www.kimkiel.com/pivot

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Kim tackles the biggest roadblock keeping seasoned entrepreneurs stuck on the sidelines: the belief that they're "not ready" for premium clients and high-ticket offers. 

If you've been watching others with less experience get more attention while you undervalue your expertise, this episode reveals why you're probably more ready than you think. 

Kim shares how every high-earning consultant she's worked with felt unprepared but succeeded anyway, plus real client stories of transformation when they finally owned their worth. 

Discover:

- Why high-ticket isn't about charging more (it's about creating more value), 

- How mismatched messaging keeps you speaking to beginner problems when your audience has premium-level needs

- The exact positioning shifts that help you become the go-to expert in your niche

Perfect for Gen X entrepreneurs ready to stop playing small and build the sustainable, spacious business they've been craving.

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After seven years in business and 165 episodes, I'm retiring my signature program, The Joy of Copy Club. This past year felt heavy. I lost my spark. I even applied for a job (spoiler: didn't get it). But the universe had other plans. New clients reached out. Podcast downloads doubled. My newsletter is growing like never before.

I realized something big: The Joy of Copy Club evolved into something far beyond copy. The real magic was watching women discover themselves, unearth their voice, and transform how they show up in business. It was never just about the copy. It was always about strategy, leadership, and selling with confidence.

In this episode, I'm announcing a new incubator and mentorship experience called Pivot to Premium. I built my business selling premium services to premium clients. I never had a $49 course or $97 membership. Instead, I made consistent, sustainable income through high-value, high-trust relationships with clients willing to pay for transformation.

The market is different now. Buyers are more discerning. They don't want low-ticket quick fixes or endless freebies. They're seeking mastery and results. When trust is low, people turn to their communities for reliable referrals. This is your opportunity to become the go-to choice.

I'm sharing what's inside Pivot to Premium and why now is the ideal time to elevate your offers, command the fees you deserve, and reclaim the spaciousness and ease you've been craving in your business.

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In this episode, Kim invites you to her brand-new live workshop, Master Your High-Ticket Message: How to Attract and Win Premium Clients. 

If you've been struggling to raise your rates, exhausting yourself with lower-ticket offers, or wondering how to position yourself as THE go-to expert, this episode is your wake-up call. 

Kim walks you through exactly what she'll in the workshop—from premium buyer psychology to crafting your own Premium Positioning Statement (aka your Big Frigging Deal statement).

Plus, Kim shares details about the personalized mini audit you'll get when you join (typically $150, but included FREE with your ticket).

Selling high-ticket isn't about charging more. It's about creating more space, sustainability, and profitability in your business so you can work with fewer, better-fit clients.

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High ticket buyers are still buying — even in a softer economy.

In this episode of the Ill Communication Podcast, I’m busting 7 of the biggest myths I hear from Gen X business owners about premium offers. From “my niche can’t command premium rates” to “I’ll alienate my audience” or “I need a bigger audience first,” I’ll share real-life examples and the mindset shifts you need to confidently step into that premium space.

If you’ve been hesitating to raise your rates or create that next-level offer, let this episode be your green light.

Join me on October 8th for my live workshop:
Create more sales and spaciousness in your business with premium offers at the Master Your High Ticket Message Workshop: www.kimkiel.com/workshop

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We’re not just in an economic recession — we’re also in a trust recession. Consumers and businesses are being more choosy than ever about where they spend their money.

So how do you keep selling in shaky times? Spoiler: it’s not by slashing your prices.

In this episode of the Ill Communication Podcast, I’m showing you why doubling down on premium, high-ticket offers is the smartest move in a downturn. You’ll hear:

• Why “trust recession” is really a market correction
• What research shows about premium buyers during recessions
• The 5 keys to attracting and selling to high-ticket clients
• How selling premium actually gives you more room to do good

Subscribe to my newsletter to get info on my upcoming High Ticket Strategy and Sales Workshop: https://www.kimkiel.com/newsletter

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Leading up to my milestone birthday, everyone kept asking: How are you going to celebrate? Big party? Big event? Honestly, I didn’t want to do any of that—and for the first time, I felt totally okay about it. 

I gave myself permission to celebrate exactly how I wanted, which is how I ended up fully embracing the We Do Not Care Club.

In this episode, I’m sharing the Business + Marketing Edition of the We Do Not Care Club, where I reveal the 10 things I’m officially no longer available for as I step into my fifties.

This is your permission slip to stop caring about what doesn’t matter and to focus on showing up real, imperfect, and powerful.

Follow the creator of the We Do Not Care Club movement, Melani Sanders:
https://www.instagram.com/justbeingmelani/
https://www.tiktok.com/@justbeingmelani
https://www.youtube.com/@JustBeingMelani

If you like the vibe of this episode, you're a perfect fit for the Joy of Copy Club: www.kimkiel.com/copyclub

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