Ready to get more speaking engagements? What should you charge? And when do you start to charge? Should you pitch yourself directly or not? How can you pitch yourself so you really WOW the reader? 

Dorie Clark has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50. She is a keynote speaker and teaches executive education at Columbia Business School. She is also the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the year by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, she writes frequently for the Harvard Business Review. Learn more at dorieclark.com 

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Happy holidays dear listeners - here is a mini-marketing episode where I’m helping you figure out what to post to your social media that will help you connect with more folks - to grow your impact and revenue!

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As we wrap up this year I wanted to reflect on some of my guests best tips to help you kick off your 2025 entrepreneurial goals. These powerhouse guests are Tori Dunlap, Jess Ekstrom, Brad Zomick, Gemma Bonham-Carter and Rachel B. Lee, who share their expertise on building a personal brand, growing your LinkedIn following, securing speaking engagements, and scaling online courses. Whether you're looking to boost your email subscriber base or fine-tune your LinkedIn strategy, this episode is your holiday gift of entrepreneurial wisdom—perfect for gearing up for 2025 and beyond. Don't forget to subscribe for more tips and join me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube for ongoing advice on becoming a thought leader!

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Happy New Year! As you resolve to market your business, how exactly you will implement your plan is crucial! Starting off the new year with time saving skills is the best way to keep from getting frustrated with your content creating tasks. Efficiency is the key to executing on all those ideas - and not taking so much time away from running your business! This week's bonus tips are here to help self-employed professionals effectively manage their time and increase productivity for the year 2025. As you start to organize - message me when you use these tips on Instagram or LinkedIn!

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Kim Rittberg 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. She now runs an award-winning company that helps real estate agents & business owners grow their leads, income and credibility with video and podcast.

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Today we have the dynamic Drea Okeke, known to her 6 million followers as @drea_knowsbest. A Nigerian American content creator recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 and New York Magazine’s The Cut, Drea brings a unique blend of cultural richness and personal authenticity to her work. Her story begins as an engineer Lowe's, which enabled her to start her dual career as an engineer and content creator. Drea shared how her childhood passion for capturing moments on camera evolved into creating engaging content on platforms like Vine and TikTok. Even early in her career, she managed to integrate her vibrant personality and cultural roots, eventually growing a substantial following of 700,000 on Vine but then facing setbacks like losing those 700,000 followers in 2017.

What truly resonated with me were Drea’s insights into her transition from engineering to full-time content creation. She experienced pressure from her Nigerian family to pursue traditional careers (like so many of us First Gen folks do) and explains how she balanced these expectations with her passion for storytelling and humor. Her strategic approach to content creation, finding balance and advancing her skills through improv classes, and engaging with her audience through comments rather than likes, all underscored her thoughtful and genuine approach to her work. Reflecting on our shared experiences and immigrant backgrounds, we discussed how humor and authenticity have been pivotal in our respective careers. Drea’s recent endeavors, like the launch of her card game Sabi Slangs, demonstrated her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to cultural representation. It was an enriching conversation filled with valuable lessons on following your heart, strategically pursuing your goals, and investing in your personal brand.

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It's almost a new year - and don’t forget about your content plans… but what do they ahve to do with your social media - everything? As you build out your resolutions - message me when you use these tips on Instagram or LinkedIn!

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Kim Rittberg 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. She now runs an award-winning company that helps real estate agents & business owners grow their leads, income and credibility with video and podcast.

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Jess Ekstrom, a Forbes top-rated speaker and the creative mind behind Mic Drop Workshop is helping women get paid more as a speaker! She says women are only 30% of keynote speakers and she’s here to change that! She runs Mic Drop Workshop which helps women land higher paid speaking gigs. She’ll teach you how to get speaking gigs, how to charge higher rates, and how to turn 1 speaking engagement into 5. She also shares her learnings from what she did wrong at first and how to craft a relatable and profitable speech. We have a wide-ranging chat with lots of great nuggets and you’ll also learn how Bernie Madoff impacted her career trajectory.

Jess Ekstrom is a 7-figure entrepreneur behind Headbands of Hope, Forbes Top-Rated Speaker and creator of Mic Drop Workshop. While Jess focuses on helping women break into the industry as only 30% of speakers are women, her advice empowers any upcoming speaker and public figure to become influential and get compensated right.

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I actually hate the term ‘personal brand’ - I even wrote an article about it for Fast Coampny! But you do have to put yourself out there and build a professional presence because it will; bring in leads and clients!

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Kim’s 7-Day On Camera Challenge

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Dr. Noa Sterling shares her experience as an OB-GYN, working ‘part time’ at 40 hours during her pregnancy changed her career. She shares how intense back-to-back 24 hour shifts while pregnant led her to leave her ob-gyn practice and create a platform helping parents across the country.

This conversation is deeply personal to me, as navigating the complex journey of pregnancy and post-partum while managing the demands of a high-pressure career was a challenge for me, as it is for so many women. Dr. Noa Sterling shares her experience as an OB-GYN and her bold decision to form a platform to help parents and serve the critical need to create better holistic support systems for expectant parents. It was inspiring to hear how she transformed her challenges into Sterling Parents, a platform addressing gaps in traditional reproductive care through detailed, compassionate, and evidence-based resources.

We bonded over balancing the delicate nuances of professional obligations and personal well-being. For me it led me to a pivotal decision: to step away from the corporate world and forge my own path. It was a move driven by the necessity to reclaim my health and prioritize my family, underscoring the importance of self-care during such a transformative phase.

In our conversation, we explored the role of accurate, accessible information and community support in alleviating the often-overwhelming mental load associated with pregnancy and postpartum phases. It was a heartfelt reminder of the profound impact of understanding and empathy in healthcare. As I listened to Dr. Sterling, I was reminded of my own journey towards embracing authenticity and the power of sharing our true experiences. This episode reaffirmed my commitment to honesty and openness, both in my professional endeavors and in supporting others navigating similar paths.

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5 Year Anniversary + Thanksgiving! Happy Holidays. I wanted to give appreciation to both my amazing clients who make me feel lucky to be a business owner everyday and to share lessons that I've learned as an entrepreneur. I’ll share what I've done wrong and what I've learned how to do right! Listen to this mini episode to see how I've been able to scale my client base while giving more personalized service, how I've learned to have more effective sales calls and which coaches and professional development have helped me grow as an entrepreneur and marketing coach.

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