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 get mini-masterclasses in marketing, social media and thought leadership from Kim and hear advice & inspirational stories from remarkable founders. Exit the grind. Enter success…on your own terms. Subscribe today! Grab Kim’s free video tips "How Use AI to Create Better Video": https://www.kimrittberg.com/tips & connect with her on http://instagram.com/kimrittberg/ and learn how to make memorable content on her video on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kimrittbergcontent

  1. APR 14

    Sick of Being the Best-Kept Secret? How to Get Seen & Booked on Podcasts and Stages with Kim Rittberg

    Sick of being the best-kept secret? Learn how to get SEEN & booked onto podcasts and stages at my free workshop on April 15, 2026 at 12 PM EST & 8 PM EST. Register here: https://www.kimrittberg.com/expertwebinar  This workshop will be LIVE ONLY. Don’t miss it! ++++++++++++ Free Live Workshop with Award-Winning Media Executive & TEDx Speaker Kim Rittberg STOP BEING THE BEST-KEPT SECRET: How to Turn Your Expertise into Stages, Clients and Podcast Invitations with the “SEEN Framework” Live Virtual Workshop on Wednesday, April 15th at 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST & Wednesday, April 15 8 PM EST / 5 PM PST {Virtual Workshop for Founders, Coaches, Consultants & Agents looking to increase their visibility) You’re “accomplished but anonymous.” It's time to fix that! You've delivered real results. You are an expert. But if people don’t fully understand what you do, and how amazing you are - you play small and stay invisible. I know this because it happened to me. Even after working at Netflix, producing national TV news and being a media executive, when I became a founder - I was “accomplished but anonymous.” I needed to stand out. Once I cracked that code, I became a two-time TEDx speaker, a sought-after keynote speaker, and a trusted expert featured in Forbes, Fast Company and Business Insider with potential clients messaging me several times a week. In this workshop, I’ll show you the exact steps I learned in 20 years in TV, at Netflix, at PEOPLE, and that I now apply to thousands of professionals around the country. I'll share the secrets that land them more clients, podcast invitations and speaking gigs. YOU WILL LEARN • My SEEN Framework for turning your knowledge into authority - to land speaking opportunities and podcast invitations  • My PATCH Framework for showing up confidently on stage and on camera so event planners are mesmerized by you  • The 1-step messaging shift that makes people instantly understand your value THIS WORKSHOP IS LIVE ONLY….and during this dynamic workshop you will get access to my proprietary “Magnetic Pitch” live at the workshop - with the exact language my clients and I use to land speaking opportunities. WEDS APRIL 15 12 PM / 9 AM PST  WEDS APRIL 15 8 PM EST / 5 PM PST Live only - no replay Register here: https://www.kimrittberg.com/expertwebinar FREE DOWNLOAD: How to Use AI to Make Better Videos + Bonus 10 Ways to Make Magnetic Videos 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  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    3 min
  2. APR 8

    Finding Your Next Chapter As A Stay At Home Mom: Michèle Brazil

    Michele Brazil spent 15 years producing content for powerhouse outlets like Oprah Winfrey Show, HBO Real Sports, and Sundance Channel before stepping away from her career to raise her children. While motherhood brought deep fulfillment, Michelle eventually faced a question many women experience during major life transitions: Who am I without my job title? After feeling reduced to “just a stay-at-home mom” in social settings, Michelle began searching for a way to reconnect with her identity, skills, and passions. That search led her to volunteer work with the Fiver Children’s Foundation, where she rediscovered her leadership abilities and confronted imposter syndrome head-on. Through her involvement, Michele realized that motherhood had actually strengthened many of her professional skills—organization, negotiation, leadership, and emotional intelligence. Today, Michele empowers women to reclaim their confidence, speak up in rooms where they once felt invisible, and redefine success on their own terms.  You will learn:  • How to navigate identity shifts during major life transitions • Why many high achievers struggle with imposter syndrome • The powerful leadership skills developed through motherhood • How volunteering can help you rediscover purpose and confidence • Why celebrating small wins is essential for personal growth 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: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammichebWed: https://www.michelebrazil.com/ 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.

    41 min
  3. MAR 18

    How to Build a 6-Figure Coaching Business Without Funnels or Ads with Stacey Brass-Russell

    In this episode, we sit down with Stacey Brass-Russell, a former Broadway actress turned transformational business coach, who now helps coaches and creatives build authentic, profitable brands. She shares her unique journey from the stage to the coaching world, and the signature strategies she uses to help clients thrive — including her Yellow Brick Road Marketing Method. You will learn:  Why selling transformation beats selling sessionsThe key to authentic, relationship-based marketingHow to grow your business organically without relying on funnels or adsWhy charging high-ticket prices isn’t just smart — it’s strategicHow to take empowered action and stop waiting for “the perfect time”The mindset shift that helps coaches overcome fear and imposter syndrome 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: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceybrassrussell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceybrassrussell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staceybrassrussell1/  Please spread the word to your friends and leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Timestamps & Highlights: 00:00 – Intro: Meet Stacey Brass-Russell 01:12 – From Broadway actress to business coach 03:39 – How Stacey got her first clients organically 04:34 – The #1 mistake most coaches make 05:21 – What is authentic marketing? 07:30 – Why Stacey doesn’t use funnels or ads 09:13 – Building a 6-figure business organically 10:50 – Why high-ticket coaching makes more sense 12:39 – Stacey’s 4-part framework to define your niche 15:57 – How to get in front of the right audience 18:02 – Money mindset: from yoga teacher to numbers-driven CEO 21:46 – What Stacey would do today to get a new client 22:52 – Stop waiting for permission — create your own opportunity 24:52 – The mindset shift that changes everything 27:57 – Fun Broadway story: stepping in on stage at 10 years old 29:31 – Where to find and follow Stacey online See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min
  4. MAR 11

    How to Hook People Into Watching Your Videos: Marketing Masterclass with Kim

    Award-winning marketer and media expert Kim Ritberg shares how to grab attention in the first 3 seconds of your video — the part that really matters! Whether you're a business owner, coach, or content creator, this guide to hooks and headlines will transform your videos and keep your audience engaged from the start. What you'll learn: What a hook is and why it's critical (00:01)How to make your video irresistible in the first 3 seconds (00:57)Visual and text-based hook strategies (01:28)AI tools to help you write better headlines (04:27)Why your hook should focus on your audience — not everyone (05:36)Easy visual hooks you can use today (06:32)Real-life examples using props and movement (09:03)Kim also shares simple, budget-friendly tips to level up your video content — no big crew needed. 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.  Follow host Kim Rittberg on Instagram & Subscribe to Kim's YouTube Channel to Make Better Videos that Convert See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    13 min
  5. MAR 4

    Living & Leading with Core Values: Kelly Byrnes on Culture, AI & Leadership

    In this episode, we talk with Kelly Byrnes, founder of Voyage Consulting Group (VCG) and a globally recognized leadership advisor. With publications in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal, Kelly brings a refreshing, grounded perspective on what leadership should look like in 2025 and beyond.  You will learn:  Why “culture surveys” fail and what companies should measure insteadThe four pillars of a healthy organization: Purpose, Principles, People, PerformanceThe #1 mistake leaders make with hybrid work How the Mirror Test can transform self-awareness and leadership presenceWhy authenticity beats imitation — and how leaders can show up as themselvesHow to build an AI strategy that aligns with your valuesWhat inspired Kelly’s new book: The Basics of GenAI GUEST LINKS: LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellytylerbyrnesLinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/voyage-consulting-groupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellytylerbyrnesWebsite: http://www.voyagecg.com 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.

    43 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 get mini-masterclasses in marketing, social media and thought leadership from Kim and hear advice & inspirational stories from remarkable founders. Exit the grind. Enter success…on your own terms. Subscribe today! Grab Kim’s free video tips "How Use AI to Create Better Video": https://www.kimrittberg.com/tips & connect with her on http://instagram.com/kimrittberg/ and learn how to make memorable content on her video on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kimrittbergcontent

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