Coffee with Kim

More than 50 million people worldwide consider themselves content creators. What does this really mean and how does one become a "creator"? This week I shared a sneak peek of my latest course out on LinkedIn Learning all around Launching Your Creator Business. From insider secrets to questions about logistics on content creation we discussed it all. Notes:11:50 Knowing What To Share On LinkedIn 19:00 How To Create A Realistic Schedule 23:38 When To Post On LinkedIn 33:00 2 Big Content No No's 42:00 An Insider Secret To Getting More Views 44:20 How To Grow & Other Questions If you loved this episode you should check out this episode on Leveraging LinkedIn: https://kimkaupe.com/mini-training-leveraging-linkedin/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app. Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

Love making meaningful connections but hate networking? Do you thrive in small groups but drown in large, overcrowded convention halls? If forming meaningful connections is something you hope to do more of then Nick Gray is someone you have to meet. Fresh off of the launch of his new book, The 2 Hour Cocktail Party, me and Nick breakdown how to host a small event from when to start and who to invite to email templates and agenda’s for the event. Notes:07:41 The Best Day To Schedule A Party09:53 Getting Guests To Leave Politely17:30 How To Use Icebreaker Activities22:44 Why You Should Host At Home29:37 How Many People To Invite40:58 Speed Round If you loved this episode you should check out this episode with Myka Meier on Business Etiquette. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app. Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

We might be going back to in person meetings, events and work but virtual presentations aren't going. This week we dig into day-of logistics of setting up an enticing virtual presentation, best tips for when you’re on screen and how you can show up looking professional & prepared every single time - even from your living room! As the Head of Editorial at presentation company Prezi, Lorraine knows how to keep the virtual audiences engaged and shares her favorite tools with us. Presentations can be daunting but these tried & tested techniques will have you ready to wow the crowd. Notes:05:45 Intro To Lorraine & Prezi09:27 Tips For Showing Up On Camera14:05 Reading The Virtual Room25:53 Biggest Mistakes With Virtual Presentations32:30 Async Communication38:00 Speed Round If you loved this episode you should check out my “Perfecting Your Presentation Skills With Jessica Chen” https://kimkaupe.com/jessicachen-2/   If you enjoyed today’s episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app. Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

I’ve gone live (almost!) every Wednesday on LinkedIn for the last two years…99 times to be exact! What started as a fun experiment during quarantine has led to a full-blown podcast filled with big business opportunities & a network I could have never dreamed of. They aren't kidding when they say consistency pays off! This week we’re looking back on my favorite golden nuggets of wisdom shared by past powerhouse guests. Pour yourself a big cup of caffeine and get ready to revisit lessons about content creation with Terry Rice, consistency with Dorie Clark, focus with Jim Kwik and more!  Notes:03:55 Why Coffee With Kim 09:30 Funny Faces Of Kim 15:05 Terry Rice & Content Creation 19:38 Why Consistency Matters With Dorie Clark 22:53 Business Needs Vs Wants 30:01 Becoming The Person We Want To Be 33:55 Jim Kwik On Focus 37:35 Remembering Cheslie Kryst If you loved this episode you should check out my “Monetizing Your Knowledge With Terry Rice” https://coffee-with-kim.simplecast.com/episodes/terry-rice If you enjoyed today’s episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app.Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

My secret to gaining 10,000 new followers on LinkedIn? Live streaming each week! What started as a fun experiment during quarantine has led to a full-blown podcast filled with big business opportunities & a network I could have never dreamed of. This week I’m sitting down with my producer Shelby Merryweather for a peek behind the podcast we built from the ground up. We talk about everything from software to the systems we created to build a consistent, successful live format. What used to take 15+ hours a week has been streamlined to less than 5 and we can’t wait to share our tips and tricks for you to do the same!   Notes:06:27 Meeting Agenda14:30 3 Big Tips While Live20:14 Tech Set Up / Streaming Platform Insights25:05 Getting Support While Live32:52 FAQ’s about live streaming37:08 Branding Your Stream44:02 Advice for first timers vs people who have gone live before If you loved this episode you should check out my “Mini-Training: Leveraging LinkedIn” https://coffee-with-kim.simplecast.com/episodes/mini-training-leveraging-linkedin If you enjoyed today’s episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app. Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

Optimizing productivity and decreasing anxiety in the workplace sound like a fairytale’s happy ending? This week I’m sharing my chat with “The Workplace Therapist,” Brandon Smith, to get his crash course in Workplace Happiness 101. He is a wealth of knowledge on how to take control of your workplace experience and gives tactical tips on how to eliminate dysfunction and create room to become the best leader you can be. We deep dive into principles from his book “The Hot Sauce Principle: How to Live and Lead in a World Where Everything is Urgent All the Time” and break down how to manage the intense urgency flooding employees as offices rush to get “back to normal. Notes:08:55 The 3 Parts To Workplace Happiness11:55 How To Be A Respected Leader18:10 Hot Sauce and Urgency23:56 The Worst Kind Of Leader To Work With34:29 Operational and Relational Values40:00 Coach vs Mentor44:50 Speed Round If you loved this episode you should check out “How To Speak Confidently At Work With Jessica Chen” https://coffee-with-kim.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-speak-confidently-at-work-with-jessica-chen If you enjoyed today’s episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app. Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok:@kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

Do you ever look around at what everyone else is doing with their careers and feel a little less than in comparison? This week I’m sharing my conversation with Laura Gassner Otting, author, podcaster, and presidential appointee under Bill Clinton, to dig into how to get unstuck. She’s peeling back the veil on what it actually means to stop using other people’s definitions of success to determine our own. How do you match what you do to who you are? How do you determine what kind of career will make the most sense and be the most rewarding? If you're ready to break the mold and carve your unique career path, this episode is for you!Notes:0:00 Who Is Laura?08:58 How To Get Unstuck17:42 The Key To Transitions20:36 How To Know What You Want25:10 Matching What We Do To Who We Are27:02 What To Do Next42:11 Mentoring Moments48:00 Speed Round If you loved this episode you should check out “How To Set Long Term Career Goals With Dorie Clark” https://coffee-with-kim.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-set-long-term-career-goals-with-dorie-clark If you enjoyed today’s episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app. Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

Let’s not sugarcoat it ––  marketing is harder than ever before. This week I’m sharing a conversation I had with someone who knows what works, what hasn’t, and where the future of marketing is headed –– Brad Batesole. After 12 years entrenched in the marketing world with household names like Lynda.com, TMZ, LegalZoom, and LinkedIn, Brad is sharing how to take unique storytelling & detailed narratives to make something irresistible. If you’re ready to bust some marketing myths and get the lowdown on how to make your brand get bigger, this episode is for you!  Notes:05:05 Helping Big Brands Get Bigger09:55 Finding Good Mentors13:30 The Future Of Marketing25:30 The Biggest Marketing Myth 27:06 Soft Skills & Authenticity35:10 Tips For Kickstarter Campaigns 40:14 Speed Round If you loved this episode you should check out “Staying Authentic In Sales” https://kimkaupe.com/kevin-dorsey/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please: 1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app. Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

Effective communication is no longer a nice to have, it’s essential. But how do you make interactions count in a world filled with noise? This week I sat down with Wes Kao who opened her playbook on how to make interactions count. With over 150 brand launches under her belt and A-list clients like Seth Godin, Scott Galloway and Morning Brew as clients, Wes knows how to take a messy message and make it magical. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or at the job of your dreams, learning how to communicate can open up your career with recognition, promotions, new opportunities and awards you’ve dreamed of. If you’re ready to build a game-changing community, this episode is for you!Notes:09:08 How To Clarify & Distill Your Content12:26 What Is A Spikey Point Of View17:12 Where To Start When Sharing Online20:42 Wes' Spikey POV On Transferable Skills25:20 The Power Of Managing Up33:50 How To Get A Yes40:14 Speed Round If you loved this episode you should check out “Converting Content To Clients” https://kimkaupe.com/alexbsheridan/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app.Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

We’re taking it back to where Coffee With Kim began in this episode – you, me & an afternoon pick me up where we sit down and swap hacks, ideas, and recent finds. This week I’m eager to tell you about new favorite softwares that will save you time (quite literally!). Best part? They’re totally free! I also want to fill you in on must-listen podcast episodes and some people you should be following on social media. Don’t worry about taking notes, remember sendmenotes.com will put everything in your inbox! Pull up a chair and let’s dive in, friend!  05:20 My Latest Reads06:38 Carrots Vs Cookies14:25 Library Finds19:12 Favorite Podcasts24:53 How To Keep Your Inbox Spam Free27:50 My Newest Free Find I'm Obsessed With32:07 My Favorite Follows On Social Media If you loved this episode you should check out “Entrepreneurship & More With Kim Kaupe” https://kimkaupe.com/entrepreneurship-ask-me-anything-with-kim-kaupe/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app. Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe