1. McKenna Elizabeth, a successful sales professional, shares her journey from elementary education to tech sales, emphasizing the importance of personal branding on LinkedIn. She discusses the advantages of building a personal brand, automating sales tasks, and leveraging social media for inbound leads. McKenna also provides valuable insights into transitioning from teaching to sales and offers unique cheat codes for women in sales, including understanding voice modulation and the benefits of networking within every department. Additionally, she touches on the psychological aspects of selling and the importance of having a strong personal network.

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In this episode of the 'Slay the Gatekeeper' podcast, host Courtney Johnson converses with Christy Nguyen, a wealth hypnotherapist who specializes in helping people overcome their limiting beliefs about money. Christy explains the science behind hypnotherapy, its effectiveness in changing behaviors, and how it can be a powerful tool for financial success. She shares intriguing client stories and practical 'cheat codes' for improving one’s relationship with money. Additionally, Courtney discusses her personal transformative experiences with Christy's sessions and offers unique strategies like holding money rituals and surrounding oneself with financially successful individuals.

In this episode of 'Slay the Gatekeeper', host Courtney is joined by Lauren Petrowski, a news media expert, to discuss strategies for utilizing local news to amplify business, social media presence, and content creation. They explore who can benefit from local news, the steps to get started, pitching techniques, the importance of being available, and creating compelling content for TV. They also delve into the best practices for preparing for an on-air appearance, emphasizing expertise and visual storytelling. This episode is a must-listen for any small business owner or content creator looking to expand their reach and credibility by leveraging the power of local media.

Stop paying for your stuff! If you’re an influencer, a thought leader, or honestly have any kind of public presence, you could be getting free sh*t left and right. And Nancy Kaatz is here to tell us exactly how we can start.

In this episode, Nancy and I dig into what you could be getting, how to link and start affiliate programs, how to contact brands directly, and how to stop overthinking and start posting. Plus, we’re sharing some of the craziest stuff we’ve seen other creators get for free. If you want to start getting free stuff from brands you use every day, this episode is for you.

What’s in this episode:

• [00:00] Intro

• [01:48] Why you should be linking literally everything

• [04:35] Why it’s time for you to apply for Amazon’s affiliate program

• [09:58] How and where you should be contacting brands

• [19:43] How to stop being overthinking and just get to creating

• [24:50] Why you should be tagging any and all brands shown in your content

• [30:46] Some of the wildest stuff we’ve seen people get for free

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Alright, if you’ve been around here for a minute, you’ve heard me talk about my Level up on Linkedin Accelerator course.

But today, I’m giving you a full breakdown. I’m going through what this course is for, why I started it, the week by week structure and course outline, and some commonly asked questions about my course. (Plus, some testimonials from former students.)

If you’ve been curious about this course and how it could actually benefit you and your career, this episode was literally made for you. Let’s jump in and I hope to see you in my LinkedIn course in January!

What’s in this episode:

• [00:00] Intro

• [00:17] A little background on my LinkedIn cohort

• [04:16] How my LinkedIn course is structured

• [07:47] What we cover each week in the course

• [15:35] Answering some commonly asked questions about my LinkedIn course

• [19:04] Who this course is for

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How do you unlock the elusive world of venture capital and make sure you’re putting your best foot forward as a founder? It’s more than just having a great idea or a slick pitch deck. It’s about being able to express your authentic self honestly and openly to investors – and yes, having a LinkedIn profile helps.

In this episode, Kate McAndrew is here to ungatekeep the VC world, sharing insights on cofounder splits, due diligence, and what funders really want to see. Plus, we get into self-care with high ROI, the power of branding through feminine archetypes, and why it’s sometimes necessary to say “no.” Ready to decode the VC game? Let’s go!

What’s in this episode:

• [00:00] Intro

• [01:27] Why cofounders shouldn’t necessarily have equal splits

• [02:40] What due diligence looks like in VC funding (and how your LinkedIn profile factors in)

• [08:00] Why refusing to have a LinkedIn profile is an outdated perspective

• [11:51] What VC funders are actually looking for in a founder

• [15:00] The Goddess Guide to Branding and the feminine archetypes it lays out for companies and start-ups

• [25:18] Why self-care is crucial and finding self-care with the best ROI for you

• [32:51] Reframing and getting comfortable with saying “no”

• [39:39] Why Kate doesn’t get out of bed for less than a billion dollars

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How do you build a business that your customers (not just you or your team) actually feel invested in? It’s not just about having a good product or a great price point. It stems from building community with the people who actually use your product.

And in this episode, Michael Rangel of Novo is here to tell us exactly how he’s done that (along with sharing some of his other awesome career cheat codes.) Michael’s breaking down why transparency matters, why failure is the best teacher, and why you have to put aside your ego when it comes to business. Let’s get into it!

What’s in this episode:

• [00:00] Intro

• [00:44] What Novo is and how it helps small businesses

• [05:42] Do you really need formal education to succeed in business?

• [09:26] The necessity of rejection and failure in business

• [12:59] How creating a culture of transparency will transform your business for the better

• [15:22] Why you have to build community with your customers

• [20:05] Why you need to leave your ego behind when it comes to business

• [29:22] What you should prioritize over a paycheck when starting your career

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You have questions, and I’ve got answers! Q&As are my absolute favorite, and I’m holding nothing back today.

I’ve got some hacks for my ADHD girlies out there, how to overcome cringe mountain and show up consistently on social media, a ton of career advice from getting started to making big transitions, PLUS my hot take for this episode: why that lay-off might be the best thing to ever happen to you. Let’s get into it!

What’s in this episode:

• [00:00] Intro

• [01:35] How to show up when you’re terrified of cringe mountain

• [05:30] My best productivity hacks for ADHD girlies

• [11:15] How to take a step back when you’re making a career changes

• [16:56] Hacks for showing up and staying consistent on social media

• [22:15] Why getting laid off could be the best thing for you

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