The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg

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Do you work for yourself and want to supercharge your business? While still having fun? The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg is your go-to podcast. Part MBA, part cheer squad, award-winning digital marketer Kim Rittberg is joined by top business owners who share their secrets to success. After Kim found herself working during childbirth (true story!), she quit her executive media job to bet on herself, fighting fear and imposter syndrome to eventually earn 6 awards, an in-demand speaking career and features in Fast Company and Business Insider. If you’re self-employed–a founder, entrepreneur, coach, real estate agent, consultant or solo practitioner–and want to learn about business development, revenue growth, marketing strategy, productivity, publicity, sales, social media content creation, productivity, confidence, and find true work-life balance (it’s achievable, I promise!), this podcast is made for you. Tune in every Wednesday to hear from remarkable founders, and don't miss our solo Friday episodes – a treasure trove of video and podcasting mini-masterclasses with Kim. Exit the grind. Enter success…on your own terms. Subscribe today! Grab Kim’s free video tips: https://www.kimrittberg.com/contact-1

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    How to Grow Your LinkedIn with Strategist Rachel B. Lee

    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 - 2:23When to accept connections or reject them - 10:00What tools to use for lead generation - 11:20How to build your personal brand if you are at a company - 14:25Why Linkedin video gets 1.4x impressions and engagements than other platforms - 24:38 -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  Please spread the word to your friends and leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with Rachel: Rachel’s Linkedin  Standout Authority See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    35 min

  2. 23 JUL

    Secrets to Negotiating Raises, Promotions and Rates for Women: Meggie Palmer of PepTalkHer

    I had an educational and energizing chat with the incredible Meggie Palmer - a powerhouse, dedicated to helping women ask for what they deserve—whether it’s a bigger paycheck, an overdue promotion, or higher rates for self-employed folks. Her company PepTalkHer is all about closing the gender pay gap and empowering professionals to advocate for themselves.This episode is packed with actionable wisdom, so grab your pen!  During our conversation, Meggie explained how women can flip the script when it comes to negotiations, how to use leverage, and how to prepare your strongest arguments to earn more money. She shared her game-changing “3W Technique” (Wish, Want, Walk)—a method that helps professionals hone in on their ideal goal, their acceptable middle ground, and their dealbreaker. It was such a great reminder of the power of preparation and entering negotiations with evidence of your worth in hand. We also talked about embracing the wins and letting go of that negativity bias that makes us dwell on the bad over the good - and using that power to negotiate! Honestly, this is something we all need to hear loud and clear! Taking time to recognize and celebrate our successes, no matter how small, can completely rewire our mindset and positively impact how we show up in work negotiations and beyond. She has specific tips for self-employed folks like how to present your rates and what not to do! Meggie’s energy and insights were electric, and I know so many of you will leave this episode feeling ready to negotiate like a boss. If you’ve followed my journey, you know I’ve been on a mission to help all of you rockstars out there conquer fear and imposter syndrome to build a successful, fulfilling life on your own terms. Catch the full episode and prepare to grab notebooks for all Meggie’s nuggets of wisdom! You will learn: How to negotiate - 12:27How and why we stew on negative inputs and how to readjust - 14:18Document positives - 15:07How we can rewire our brain and shift the neuroplasticity - 20:22How to use leverage - of a potential job or other options - 23:05What self employed people should do to negotiate with clients or speaker fees - 33:23FREE 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  LINKS: Meggie’s Website  Meggie’s Linkedin Meggie’s Instagram  Please spread the word to your friends and leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    40 min

  3. 16 JUL

    How to Scale Your Business and Work Less (While Making More): Becky Daniels

    In this episode, Becky Daniels, founder of a thriving business support firm, shares how she helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses while working less — and making more. You will learn:  How to identify your "Queen Bee Role" — and why that’s crucial to scalingThe fastest way to increase profitability: fire the wrong clientsWhy your time must be factored into profitability calculationsCommon mistakes founders make when trying to scaleHow to build a business that lets you take a real vacation — and still runs smoothlyHow Becky’s new marketing language (and website) led to more leadsWhy saying NO is a business growth strategy 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  GUEST LINKS: Website: https://danielsbusinesssolutions.com/ Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-daniels-business-solutions/ Becky Daniels: She loves to help business owners find the dependable path to reaching their business goal of having a GROWING and MORE PROFITABLE business. She helps business owners work their way out of a job and into the role of CEO of their business. She does this by clarifying what your business does, who you do it for, and how the work gets done. She helps business ownership be more enjoyable today and more profitable when you decide to sell. She graduated from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a BS in Industrial Engineering, and a minor in Business. She lives near Chattanooga with her husband, her three daughters, and three dogs. In her spare time she loves to watch college football and basketball (Go Vols!), travel, cook, read, camp, whitewater raft, cycle, hike, and fall asleep 5 minutes into a television program. Timestamps & Highlights: 00:01 – Intro: Who is Becky Daniels 01:33 – How Becky started her business 03:23 – What is the "Queen Bee Role"? 04:49 – Client success story: focusing on core business 06:04 – Why narrowing your focus helps you scale 07:07 – How to raise profit margins by 15% 09:30 – Firing unprofitable clients 10:55 – Who Becky works with ($500K–$5M businesses) 11:34 – Building a business that runs without you 12:05 – 2 key steps to scaling a business 14:35 – Real client transformation story 15:56 – Hardest parts of building a business 18:43 – Taking the risk to start her own business 20:25 – The power of saying no 24:22 – Pricing, boundaries, and choosing the right clients 27:39 – Marketing wins: website & messaging 28:46 – How better marketing led to more leads 30:33 – Using LinkedIn for business growth 31:00 – How to connect with Becky See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    34 min

  4. 9 JUL

    How to Speak Better on Video & In Public: Marketing Masterclass with Kim

    Want to speak more clearly, confidently, and succinctly on camera? 🎙️ In this video, award-winning marketer Kim Rittberg shares insider tips on how to sound natural and engaging — whether you’re recording videos or giving live talks. You will learn:  ✅ Why preparation matters (and how much you really need) ✅ How to focus your message with “Why should someone care?” ✅ The power of using simple, jargon-free language ✅ How to connect with your audience on their level ✅ Why bringing “dinner party energy” helps you shine on camera Timestamps & Highlights: 00:01 — Intro: How to speak clearly and confidently on video 00:29 — Why preparation matters (just a few bullet points is enough) 01:35 — Key question: “Why should someone care?” 02:08 — Focus on your target audience — it doesn’t need to resonate with everyone 02:39 — Use simple language — avoid jargon and industry terms 03:17 — Speak as if your audience is hearing this for the first time 03:52 — Tip: Bring “dinner party energy” to your videos and speaking engagements 04:28 — Recap: How to show up and speak with clarity and confidence 04:58 — Call to subscribe & follow on other platforms 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 Please spread the word to your friends and leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    8 min

  5. 2 JUL

    How to Land and Deliver a TEDx or Keynote Speech: Cesar Cervantes

    In this episode, I sit down with Cesar Cervantes – an expert speaker coach, TEDx mentor, and former stand-up comedian – to dive into the real behind-the-scenes of landing, writing, and delivering a TEDx talk that actually makes an impact. 🎯 You will learn:  Caesar’s origin story from comedy clubs to the TEDx stageThe key difference between TEDx talks and keynote speechesHow to pitch your TEDx idea and what organizers actually look forWhy structure is everything — and how to make your message stickSmart ways to practice (and avoid common mistakes)How humor can be integrated naturally, even if you’re not “funny”Tips for building a keynote that books more speaking gigsA sneak peek into Cesar’s new book Great Speech Timestamps & Highlights: 23:47 – 23:56: How do you add humor to a speech? 23:56 – 24:10: Don’t try to be funny from the start — find the right moments to insert humor. 24:10 – 24:24: It depends on your natural sense of humor and personality. 24:56 – 25:12: There are two key ingredients to humor: surprise and superiority. 25:31 – 25:45: Surprise is when the audience didn’t expect that twist. Superiority is when something is better or smarter than something else. 25:45 – 26:03: A great book, Comedy Writing Secrets, breaks humor into 5–7 joke types. 26:03 – 26:05: Once you know the structure, you can write jokes intentionally — not just by instinct. Connect with Kim Rittberg: 🎁 FREE DOWNLOAD: The Truth About Impostor Syndrome No One Tells You – Click here 📱 Follow host Kim Rittberg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimrittberg ▶️ Subscribe to Kim’s YouTube Channel to make better videos that convert: http://youtube.com/@kimrittbergcontent 🎧 Listen to more episodes of The Exit Interview Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/8M8_nMAF 🌐 Visit Kim’s website for free resources and coaching programs: https://www.kimrittberg.com Connect with Cesar Cervantes: Cesar Cervantes: https://www.cesarcervantes.tv/subscribe Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speaktedx  Cesar’s Book  GREAT SPEECH book See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min

  6. 25 JUN

    How to Get Speaking Engagements from Your Social Media Content: Marketing Masterclass with Kim

    How does creating content actually help you land more speaking engagements? And how do speaking engagements fuel your content strategy? In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how these two powerful tools work together to build your authority, visibility, and business growth. You will learn:  Why content builds your authority as a speaker (even if you’re starting out)How to strategically record your speaking engagements for marketingHow to align your speaking topics with your business and brandHow becoming a thought leader helps attract new opportunitiesThe virtuous cycle between content & speaking — and how to leverage it Timestamps & Highlights: 00:02 — How content helps you land speaking engagements 00:30 — The “catch-22” of booking speaking gigs without previous experience 01:00 — Building authority through content 02:07 — Why having a clear message matters in both speaking and content 02:40 — The importance of capturing footage when you speak 03:14 — How to repurpose speaking footage into valuable content 03:43 — Why showing yourself in a position of authority builds credibility 04:15 — How to decide what topics to speak on (and how it aligns with your content strategy) 05:17 — Becoming a thought leader through consistent content 05:48 — Why building authority leads to inbound opportunities 06:50 — How speaking and content feed each other — a virtuous cycle 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 Please spread the word to your friends and leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    10 min

  7. 18 JUN

    Be Your Own Publicist Using AI: Tools & Tips with Gloria Chou

    In this episode, we sit down with Gloria Chou, award-winning PR strategist and host of the Small Business PR Podcast. Gloria shares how anyone—especially BIPOC and female founders—can get featured in top-tier media like Forbes, Vogue, and The New York Times without paying a PR agency or having insider connections. You will learn How Gloria went from U.S. diplomat to PR expertWhy traditional PR is broken—and how she disrupts itThe CPR Pitching Method (Clarity, Personalization, Relevance)How to write subject lines that get openedTools to find the right journalists and contactsWhy being specific and timely is everything in your pitchPro tips for getting local TV coverage—even with zero connectionsHow to overcome imposter syndrome and confidently press "send"💡 If you've ever said “I’m not ready for PR” or “I don’t have a story,” this episode is for YOU. TIME STAMPS: 02:39 – 03:08 – Gloria introduces the CPR method for writing effective pitches. 03:52 – 06:08 – Tip: Use Google News Alert to monitor relevant news. 06:08 – 06:44 – How to approach journalists after crafting a strong pitch? 06:44 – 07:10 – Tools #1 & #2: Google Alerts and Perplexity.ai. 07:10 – 07:56 – Tool #3: HARO and SourceofSources.com. 08:22 – 08:59 – Tool #4: Substack for connecting with journalists. LINKS: FREE DOWNLOAD: 10 Tips to Make Better Video In Less Time & How to Shine on Camera https://www.kimrittberg.com/tips  Follow host Kim Rittberg on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimrittberg Subscribe to Kim's YouTube Channel http://youtube.com/@kimrittbergcontent to Make Better Videos that Convert  GUEST LINKS: PR Secrets Masterclass: gloriachoupr.com/masterclass SmallBiz PR Facebook Group: www.getfeaturednow.com PR Starter Pack for Small Businesses: www.prstarterpack.com Small Business PR Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-business-pr/id1588143586 Freebie: Proven Podcast Pitch Template to Get onto Any Podcast (featured in Business Insider): https://learn.gloriachoupr.com/podcastfeature Freebie: 10 Story Angles ANYONE Pitch to Get Free PR: https://learn.gloriachoupr.com/optin-10storyangles Gloria Chou’s Website: www.gloriachoupr.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/gloriachoupr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@smallbusinesspr Twitter: https://twitter.com/gloriachoupr Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gloriachoupr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gloriachoupr Please spread the word to your friends and leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min

  8. 11 JUN

    How to Use AI Without Sounding Like a Robot — The SAG Method

    AI is everywhere—but how do you use it to create content that’s more human, more you, and not generic junk? In this episode, I (Kim Rittberg—award-winning marketer & former media exec) break down how to use ChatGPT and other AI tools to craft content that connects. You’ll learn my SAG Formula to filter and refine AI-generated ideas so they sound like you, reflect what you believe, and steer clear of sounding like every other post out there. 🎧 What you’ll get from this episode: A simple formula to review AI contentHow to train AI to learn your voice & toneWhy personal experience makes your content popHow to turn AI scripts into authentic videosTools and tips to level up your ideation process 🕒 Timestamps  00:01 – AI is everywhere, but how can you make it sound more natural and human?00:41 – Use AI to highlight your human intelligence and create real connection.01:34 – How to prompt ChatGPT effectively: start by telling it who you are.02:18 – Set your tone: professional, breezy, and avoid puns if that’s not your style.02:42 – Feed AI your personal content (website, social media, etc.) so it learns your voice.03:26 – Introducing the SAG formula:04:13 – Review and select AI-generated content ideas that feel right to you.04:57 – Ask AI to write scripts—but always revise with your human touch.05:31 – Add personal stories and experience to make content more authentic and trustworthy.06:10 – How to prepare your video script: use a teleprompter or sticky notes.06:28 – AI can help when you’re burned out—but don’t forget the human element.06:55 – Call to action: What AI tools do you use? Drop a comment and share!07:13 – Connect with Kim: follow on Instagram, LinkedIn, listen to her podcast, and grab the free guide. 🔗 LINKS: 🎁 FREE DOWNLOAD: The Truth About Impostor Syndrome No One Tells You – Click here 📱 Follow host Kim Rittberg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimrittberg ▶️ Subscribe to Kim’s YouTube Channel to make better videos that convert: http://youtube.com/@kimrittbergcontent 🎧 Listen to more episodes of The Exit Interview Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/8M8_nMAF 🌐 Visit Kim’s website for free resources and coaching programs: https://www.kimrittberg.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    10 min
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Do you work for yourself and want to supercharge your business? While still having fun? The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg is your go-to podcast. Part MBA, part cheer squad, award-winning digital marketer Kim Rittberg is joined by top business owners who share their secrets to success. After Kim found herself working during childbirth (true story!), she quit her executive media job to bet on herself, fighting fear and imposter syndrome to eventually earn 6 awards, an in-demand speaking career and features in Fast Company and Business Insider. If you’re self-employed–a founder, entrepreneur, coach, real estate agent, consultant or solo practitioner–and want to learn about business development, revenue growth, marketing strategy, productivity, publicity, sales, social media content creation, productivity, confidence, and find true work-life balance (it’s achievable, I promise!), this podcast is made for you. Tune in every Wednesday to hear from remarkable founders, and don't miss our solo Friday episodes – a treasure trove of video and podcasting mini-masterclasses with Kim. Exit the grind. Enter success…on your own terms. Subscribe today! Grab Kim’s free video tips: https://www.kimrittberg.com/contact-1

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