The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg

Building thought leadership doesn’t have to feel awkward. In this episode, Kim Rittberg shares insights from her recent workshop at the Fast Company Innovation Festival, including why you should stop stressing about your “personal brand” and instead focus on sharing your professional perspective. You will learn: ✨ Why hiding from the camera is actually hiding from clients and opportunities ✨ How video helps you connect with people and get promoted by social media algorithms ✨ The big mindset shift: Stop worrying about your “personal brand” and focus on sharing your professional perspective ✨ What kinds of content actually engage people: industry trends, insights, and what excites you most ✨ Why real people and authentic perspectives always beat faceless corporate updates 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.

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.

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.

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.

“I hate my voice. I am bad on camera. I look bad on video.” So many people come to me saying some version of this. It’s okay if you’re feeling slightly nervous to be on camera. But you can’t let that stop you. In this episode you will learn:What to wearHow to escape “Supermodel Mode”The best way to build your public speaking and confident muscle Please FOLLOW The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg podcast and spread the word to your friends in person and on social! Follow Kim on Social: Instagram Linkedin  YouTube Grab the Freebies! Go From Camera Shy To Camera Shine See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.