
This Shit Works
The people you meet can 100% Change Your Life! Networking is how you meet those people. Which sucks because you hate networking, you think you're bad at networking, and you certainly don’t have time to network. Bullshit! Welcome to This Shit Works, a weekly podcast hosted by entrepreneur, CEO, public speaker, author, business development strategist and networking coach Julie Brown. Just don’t call her Downtown Julie Brown - she doesn’t like that.
Each week Julie will bring to you her no nonsense tips, tricks and conversations around networking your way to more friends, more adventures and way more success!
Latest episodes

Jul 12, 2023 • 5min
TSW Shorts: What Your Email Sign Off Says About You
Do you have a signature email sign off that you use? According to research, email sign offs fit into 5 broad categories each with its own distinct purpose. Listen in to learn what your email sign off might be saying about you.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutube

Jul 5, 2023 • 5min
TSW Shorts: Why Reviews with Swears are the Most Helpful
Studies prove that reviews that contain up to three swear words are not only more useful, but make the product look more favorable to consumers. Listen in to learn more about this study and how to write your own sweary reviews.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutube

Jun 28, 2023 • 38min
How to Know Exactly What to Say with Nicole Cramer
We’ve all been there. We can all look back on conversations we have had whether they be personal or business conversations and say, I wish I had said this, I wish I had asked this question. What would our lives, our careers and our businesses look like if we always knew exactly what to say - if we had the tools to maneuver conversations into the direction that we want? Listen in as I talk with Conversation Coach Nicole Cramer to learn how to know exactly what to say in conversations. Drink of the week….Salted Meyer Lemon and Sage Presse Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutubeNicole CramerWebsiteFacebook GroupLinkedIn

Jun 21, 2023 • 9min
Bib #261: How One Woman Changed the Sport of Running
On April 19, 1967, 741 runners stood at the starting line of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton Massachusetts. One of them would change the sport of running forever. Listen in for the story of how Katherine Switzer became the first woman to ever officially run the Boston Marathon, and how she changed the sport of running forever. Drink of the week….Rosie's Return Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutube

Jun 14, 2023 • 34min
Shit Adults Never Taught Us with Natasha Sattler
How many times have you said to yourself, why don’t they teach us this in school? Why doesn’t our school system teach us the shit you need to know in order to be an adult - things how to do our taxes, get insurance, what the difference is between a 401k and and IRA, how to calm anxiety, how to break up with someone and so many more other “life” things.Listen in as I talk with Natasha Sattler, the author of Shit Adults Never Taught Us, 98 bite-sized and hilarious chapters for all of life's adulting moments. Drink of the week….Italian MargaritaClick to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutubeNatasha SattlerShit Adults Never Taught Us

Jun 7, 2023 • 10min
How Effective Humor May Be A Key to Female Success
Historically there has been a pervasive stereotype that women just aren't that funny. Women have been deterred from using humor, especially in business.Listen in to learn three ways that women can use effective humor in all realms of business to increase their influence, social capital and success. Drink of the week…. The Green Creme de Menthe FrappeClick to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutube

May 31, 2023 • 43min
5 Business Strategies to Create Success in Your Relationship with Dr. Robin Buckley
Could applying what you know in business to your most important relationships result in greater relationship success? Listen in as I talk with Dr. Robin Buckley, author, professional speaker, and cognitive-behavioral coach as we discuss how to implement 5 business strategies into your personal relationships. Drink of the week….The VIbratorIf you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutubeDr. Robin BuckleyWebsiteInstagramLinkedIn

May 24, 2023 • 8min
A Networking Episode Written Entirely by ChatGPT
Can Artificial Intelligence teach you how to network? Listen to a podcast on networking written entirely by ChatGPT, including 5 ways to build and maintain a strong professional network.Drink of the week… The AI MixIf you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: FROM UNREAD TO RIVETING WEBINAR! WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutube

May 17, 2023 • 38min
Strategic Optimism for an Uncertain Future with Kate O'Neil
With the state of the world, conflicts, extreme weather, gun violence, forest fires, etc. it can be hard to look into the future and imagine it all turning out okay. Do we have the tools to build a brighter future?Listen in as I talk with Kate O’Neill, a tech humanist, and author of A Future So Bright to discuss strategic optimism, artificial intelligence, the future of jobs and how to prepare for an increasingly tech-driven future with her signature strategic optimism.Drink of the week….The Future FreezeIf you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutubeKate O’NeilWebsiteFacebookLinkedIn

May 10, 2023 • 9min
Why Internal Networking is the Key to Onboarding Success
Most companies have a structured onboarding process, designed to integrate new hires into the organization and familiarize them with their clients, products and or services. Only 20% of companies surveyed indicated that helping new hires establish critical organizational networks is an objective of their onboarding process. Listen in to learn why internal networking may be the single most important factor in your onboarding process. Drink of the week… Bad Day at Work If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: FROM UNREAD TO RIVETING WEBINAR! WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutube