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 Instagram & Subscribe to Kim's YouTube Channel to Make Better Videos that Convert  -https://www.smith-howard.com/ -Follow The Worst Advice I Ever Got Podcast on Instagram

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 DOWNLOAD: Top 5 Tips To Be Confident on Camera click here  -Follow host Kim Rittberg on Instagram & Subscribe to Kim's YouTube Channel to Make Better Videos that Convert  -https://www.storypirates.com/ -Connect with Amy on LinkedIn

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 (11:170 How 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  Pat Flynn’s IG // Pat Flynn's YouTube Please spread the word to your friends and leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

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: -FREE DOWNLOAD: Top 5 Tips To Be Confident on Camera click here  -Follow host Kim Rittberg on Instagram & Subscribe to Kim's YouTube Channel to Make Better Videos that Convert  -https://soulbeing.com/-Follow Soul Being on Instagram

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 to Make Better Videos that Convert  -https://neilpatel.com/  -SEO Analyzer -Follow Neil on Instagram Please spread the word to your friends and leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!