The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg

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. In this episode you will learn: The massive gender disparity in men’s &amp; women’s speeches - 1:57 How relatable moments connect speakers to audiences - 6:28 How to get higher rates for your speaking engagements - 11:20 What else to ask for if you can’t get the rate you want - 13:51 How optimize your LinkedIn profile to find niche audience for speaking gigs - 17:50 How to turn 1 speaking gig into 5 - 17:50 The exact things to say in negotiations - 19:15 How to get referrals from other speakers - 25:26 How to develop an empowering personal brand - 30:09 - Get On Camera with Kim’s brand new<span style="color: rgb(17,85,204);background-color:...

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! Make sure to subscribe to hear every Friday 5-minute marketing master class! And Wednesdays are inspirational founders! In this 5 minute episode, you will learn: The top 3 things to build your personal brand How to get rid of the negative self-limited beliefs stopping your growth! 1 thing you can do today to get more content out of the same amount of time! (more with less - hooray!) Kim’s 7-Day On Camera Challenge Tips to Go From Camera Shy to Camera Shine Related Episodes I mentioned: Building a Personal Brand with Money With Katie&nbsp; HerFirst100k on What to Keep Personal on Social Media &amp; Funnels!

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. In this episode you will learn: How to address pregnancy mental load and support needs - 7:46 Tools for preemptive pregnancy education to reduce mental load - 19:04 How she built a huge social media following...

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. You will learn: 3 things I’ve learned in business since starting my business 5 years ago What I did wrong when I started out How listening has helped me make more money Which coaches I’ve used to scale my business Some folks i mentioned you should follow - Real Estate Agent &amp; Podcast Host Debbi DiMaggio&nbsp; Business Coach Belinda Rosenblum&nbsp; Speaking Coach Barbara Barna Abel&nbsp; LINKS: -FREE DOWNLOAD: 10 Tips to Make Better Video In Less Time (To Grow Your Revenue) click here&nbsp; -Follow host Kim Rittberg on Instagram &amp; Subscribe to Kim's YouTube Channel to Make Better...

Now is the time to get your confidence, public speaking skills and video strategy into place for 2025! I’ve never had a Black Friday Sale before - so grab this!! Past Clients have said: “Your training program is amazing! Your tips really saved me when moderating the conference! I have been raving about you to my boss!” “I’ve earned $60k in commissions this year alone because of the on-camera skills you taught me. Thank you Kim!” Check them out at https://www.kimrittberg.com/black-friday **Camera Shy to Camera Shine Course – Learn my signature ‘Patch Method’ to speak authentically, crush imposter syndrome, and show up like a pro. You get the same lessons & trainings I bring to my celebrity clients & corporations for a fraction of the price. Plus a 10-day challenge for built-in accountability! Now just $87 (75% off)! https://kimrittberg.mykajabi.com/offers/2vmR7qyL?coupon_code=2024BLKFRI **7 Day On-Camera Challenge – Perfect if you need a quick accountability boost to get started. Learning, Tutorials & Accountability all in one! Now just $25! https://kimrittberg.mykajabi.com/offers/gbLE2yi5?coupon_code=BLKFRICHALLENGE2024 **Power Hour: The Strategy Sprint: 1 Hour of Coaching + 2 Weeks of Expert Guidance – Need a personalized 2025 content roadmap? Let’s create a plan to get your social media sizzling. You’ll get customized marketing ideas, a VIP session & 2 weeks of personalized support. Now just $447 (65% off)! https://kimrittberg.mykajabi.com/offers/v3tFoLWB/checkout?coupon_code=BLACKFRIPOWERHOUR CHECK THEM OUT AT https://www.kimrittberg.com/black-friday

Now is the time to get your confidence, public speaking skills and video strategy into place for 2025! I’ve never had a Black Friday Sale before - so grab this!! They EXPIRE MONDAY AT MIDNIGHT! “Your training program is amazing! Your tips really saved me when moderating the conference! I have been raving about you to my boss!” “I’ve earned $60k in commissions this year alone because of the on-camera skills you taught me. Thank you Kim!” CHECK THEM OUT AT https://www.kimrittberg.com/black-friday ** Camera Shy to Camera Shine Course – Learn my signature ‘Patch Method’ to speak authentically, crush imposter syndrome, and show up like a pro. You get the same lessons & trainings I bring to my celebrity clients & corporations for a fraction of the price. Plus a 10-day challenge for built-in accountability! -> Now just $87 (75% off)! ** 7 Day On-Camera Challenge – Perfect if you need a quick accountability boost to get started. Learning, Tutorials & Accountability all in one! -> Now just $25! ** Power Hour: The Strategy Sprint: 1 Hour of Coaching + 2 Weeks of Expert Guidance – Need a personalized 2025 content roadmap? Let’s create a plan to get your social media sizzling. You’ll get customized marketing ideas, a VIP session & 2 weeks of personalized support. -> Now just $447 (65% off)! CHECK THEM OUT AT https://www.kimrittberg.com/black-friday

It’s not enough to say “I want to be better at public speaking.” What I’ve seen from training the staff at Fortune Magazine, and working with coaches &amp; real estate agents across the country is that you need to get to your WHY. Doing hard things is….ahem hard. So in this minute marketing episode I offer some tips on how to find your motivation and then what to do next, so that you can be a better public speaker, more effective communicator and have more impact. Make sure to subscribe to hear every Friday 5-minute marketing master class! And Wednesdays are inspirational founders! In this 5 minute episode, you will learn: Why motivation is key Examples from real clients on what helped them get over their fears How to gain the important skills to be a better speaker Ways to Grow Your Speaking Skills: Kim’s 7-Day On Camera Challenge Grab Kim’s Free Tips to Make Magical Videos That Make You Money Related Episodes: How I Stopped Hiding From the Camera (Kim's Story)

Learn essential LinkedIn strategies with Rachel B. Lee, a renowned LinkedIn Top Voice and the co-owner of Standout Authority. She shares her top tips to grow your presence on LinkedIn, describes how to craft a great profile, how to build your network authentically, tools to use and the truth about video on LinkedIn. Rachel's journey starts in corporate roles at Microsoft and Gartner. Rachel achieved over a billion impressions in 2017 as the social lead for Microsoft Inspire and won the speaker excellence award in 2018 for her session on modern selling and LinkedIn. We discuss the pressures of being in a large organization while feeling the need to express your true, unfiltered voice. Rachel's insights on leveraging corporate roles to build a personal brand really hit home for me. She shared her experiences hosting a podcast at Microsoft and connecting with high-level execs, showing how you can advance both your and your company's missions. It's all about finding that sweet spot where your personal and professional lives can align and thrive together. My personal wheelhouse is our conversation on video and LinkedIn. Rachel highlighted the surge of video content on the platform and its importance in building a dynamic presence. We chatted about her top advice for enhancing LinkedIn visibility: attracting with a standout profile, engaging with value-driven content, and converting through active networking. I also loved her emphasis on storytelling that blends personal and professional elements—it's something we're both passionate about. If you're looking to make meaningful connections and elevate your personal brand while contributing to your company's success, this is an episode you won't want to miss. In this episode you will learn: Rachel’s top tips to be better at LinkedIn - 2:23 When to accept connections or reject them - 10:00 What tools to use for lead generation - 11:20 How to build your personal brand if you are at a company - 14:25 Why Linkedin video gets 1.4x impressions and engagements than other platforms - 24:38 <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color:...

What does you’re making dinner have to do with Social Media Contant? No I’m not talking about food influencers. Make sure to subscribe to hear every Friday 5-minute marketing master class! And Wednesdays are inspirational founders! In this 5 minute episode, you will learn: What “batch creating” is Why producing several videos at once is the key to success How to make more videos easily Ways to Grow Your Speaking Skills: Kim’s 7-Day On Camera Challenge Tips to Go From Camera Shy to Camera ShineRelated Episodes I mentioned: How to Successfully Multitask Your Markketing

We have the incredible Lydia Fenet joining us, a top charity auctioneer who has raised over $1 billion for nonprofits and a renowned expert in negotiation strategies. Lydia shares her tips on mastering negotiation by establishing clear outcome points, preparing extensively, and embracing flexibility. This piqued my interest,the importance of emotional detachment during negotiations and how self-perception can shape others' views of you. Lydia reveals her unique journey from an intern at Christie’s to leading her own successful agency. We go over Lydia's strategies for maintaining work-life balance as a mother of three, her inspiring approach to overcoming setbacks, and the art of using humor to engage any audience. She even shares her candid thoughts on working with celebrities at charity events. This episode provides a masterclass in negotiation, confidence-building, and finding your unique voice in the world of business In this episode you will learn: How Lydia learned to public speak - 21:38 How preparation is the key to success - 31:27 How to establish low, medium, and high outcome points to navigate negotiations - 32:08 How to be a better listener - 35:08 - Get On Camera with Kim’s brand new 7-Day On-Camera Challenge&nbsp; -FREE DOWNLOAD: 10 Tips to Make Better Video In Less Time (To Grow Your Revenue) click here&nbsp; -Follow host Kim Rittberg on Instagram &amp; Subscribe to <span style="color:...