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INTERVIEW | Make Money Through Authentic Leadership and Local Impact, feat. Amanda Litman


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Amanda Litman is the co-founder and president of Run for Something, an organization dedicated to recruiting and supporting young, diverse leaders running for local office across the United States. Since launching in 2017, Run for Something has helped thousands of millennials and Gen Z candidates step into leadership roles and reshape what local leadership looks like in America. Amanda is also the author of When We’re In Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership and Run for Something: A Real-Talk Guide to Fixing the System Yourself. With experience working on major campaigns including Barack Obama’s re-election and Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, Amanda brings a unique perspective on leadership, community building, and the power of local politics.

On this episode we talk about:

  • Why local government has the biggest impact on everyday life and small business

  • How political campaign marketing strategies translate directly to business

  • The story behind Run for Something and how it grew from 1,000 signups in a week to over 250,000 aspiring candidates

  • Why relationships and community are the most important resources for leaders

  • Authenticity, digital presence, and leadership in the modern remote and AI-driven world

    Top 3 Takeaways

    1. Local leadership drives real change. Issues like housing, schools, infrastructure, and small business regulations are largely decided at the local and state levels.

    2. Relationships outperform everything else. Whether in politics or business, trust and community connections are the most powerful drivers of long-term success.

    3. Authenticity is the competitive advantage of the next decade. In a world filled with automation and AI-generated content, genuine human connection and leadership stand out.

      Notable Quotes

      • "You don’t get what you don’t ask for."

      • "Authenticity is the building block of trust, and trust is the building block of community."

      • "The campaign exists to give people the chance to get to know you."

        Connect with Amanda Litman:

        • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandalitman

        • Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/amandalitman

        • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandalitm

        • Other: https://www.amandalitman.com

        • Run for Something: https://runforsomething.net


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