On April 18th, 2023, Kim Rittberg, the brilliant Founder of Henry Street Media, took the stage at the NYC Meet Up for Experts, captivating the audience with her infectious energy and “4 S’s” approach to thought leadership through video and podcasts. Kim’s journey from being accomplished but anonymous to running a thriving business and contributing to major publications struck a chord with many in the room. She empowered attendees to embrace visibility, simplify their message, showcase their unique strengths, and sell without being salesy.

Kim’s full keynote can be watched for free. In our full, unredacted event replay, you will find 5 insight-packed keynotes from top experts. It’s an hour of actionable thought leadership tips you don’t want to miss!

From Accomplished but Anonymous to Thriving Thought Leader

Kim’s journey serves as a testament to the power of video and podcasts in establishing thought leadership. Despite an impressive background, including launching the first-ever video unit for Us Weekly Magazine and preparing thousands of people to be on camera and on podcasts, Kim found herself accomplished but anonymous when starting her own business.

Realizing that hiding from the camera meant hiding from clients, Kim embraced video and podcasts as a means to grow her credibility, visibility, leads, and income. The results were transformative:

• Kim now runs a successful business helping business owners leverage video and podcasts
• She contributes to Fast Company Magazine and is a national speaker
• She has been featured in Forbes Magazine and is a 6-time award winner

She also tripled her speaking engagements, quadrupled her inbound leads, and even generated $25,000 in new clients from a single LinkedIn video that cost $0 to produce.

Kim also shared the success story of one of her clients, Marissa, an employee engagement consultant. By leveraging video and podcasts and following Kim’s guidance, Marissa:

• Landed a Fortune 500 speaking gig
• Signed a new client
• Received 2 podcast invitations

These real-world examples demonstrate the tangible impact that video and podcasts can have on an expert’s visibility, credibility, and business growth.

Kim’s 4 S’s Framework: Actionable LinkedIn Growth Tips

Kim Rittberg’s 4 S’s framework—Show Up, Simplicity, Shine, and Selling (or not selling)—provides actionable tips for establishing thought leadership through video and podcasts. Below are Kim’s key strategies to enhance your credibility, visibility, and attract organic leads.

1. Show Up

Kim emphasized the importance of embracing video as the most efficient and effective way to grow your brand and thought leadership. Rather than hiding from the camera, she encouraged attendees to show up with their own unique perspectives, going beyond simply re-sharing content. By consistently putting yourself out there and sharing your original ideas, you can establish yourself as a thought leader in your niche.

• Don’t hide from the camera; embrace video as the most efficient and effective way to grow your brand and thought leadership
• Show up with your own unique perspective, going beyond simply re-sharing content

2. Simplicity

Simplifying your content is key to making it smarter and more engaging. Kim advised focusing on one core idea per video or podcast episode, rather than trying to cram too much information into a single piece of content. By keeping your message clear and concise, you can better connect with your audience and ensure that your key points resonate.

Kim’s top tips for simplifying your content strategy:

• Simplify your content to make it smarter and more engaging.
• Focus on one core idea per video or podcast episode.

3. Shine

To truly stand out as a thought leader, it’s essential to identify and showcase your unique strengths and personality traits in every piece of content. Kim encouraged attendees to inject their own “special sauce” into their content, especially when hosting podcasts or interviews. By letting your individual quirks and perspectives shine through, you can create content that is more authentic, memorable, and engaging.

Kim’s top tips for standing out as a thought leader:

• Identify and showcase your unique strengths and personality traits in every piece of content
• Inject your own “special sauce” into your content, especially when hosting podcasts or interviews

4. Selling (or Not Selling)

While it may be tempting to use your content as a platform for overt sales pitches, Kim advised prioritizing education and entertainment instead. By focusing on providing value to your audience and building trust and credibility, you can establish yourself as a go-to resource in your industry. The sales will naturally follow as people come to know, like, and trust you through your content.

Kim’s top tips for selling on LinkedIn:

• Prioritize education and entertainment over overt sales tactics.
• Build trust and credibility with your audience, and the sales will follow.

Summing up

As demonstrated by Kim’s success story and the remarkable results achieved by her clients, video and podcasts are potent tools for thought leadership. With the help of AI-powered tools like Jessica, experts can streamline content creation and maintain a consistent output, amplifying their expertise and building a loyal following.

Kim’s key recommendations included:

• Consistently showing up and sharing unique perspectives
• Focusing on one core idea per video or podcast episode for simplicity
• Showcasing unique voice and personality in every piece of content
• Prioritizing education and entertainment over overt sales tactics
• Leveraging existing content, such as blog posts or webinars, for multiple video and podcast episodes
• Using AI-powered tools like Jessica to streamline content creation and maintain consistency

By following these tips and embracing the power of video and podcasts, experts can effectively establish themselves as go-to thought leaders, attract organic leads, and achieve their professional goals.

Watch the Full NYC Meetup for Experts Event Replay

Watch the Full NYC Meet Up for Experts Event Replay In addition to Kim’s powerful presentation, the NYC Meet Up for Experts featured an incredible lineup of speakers who shared their unique insights on personal branding and thought leadership:

• Netanel Baruch, the visionary CEO and Co-Founder of Queue, introduced a powerful formula for building online authority, consisting of profile optimization, strategic connections, and content creation.

• Brad Zomick, the charismatic founder of Spectamur, shared his LinkedIn Domination Blueprint, breaking down the essential components of a winning LinkedIn presence: connections, content, and comments.

• Matt Cretzman, the dynamic Founder of Leadstorm AI, shared his powerful story of resilience and purposeful network building, providing actionable strategies for list building, AI personalization, and fostering genuine relationships.

• David Berkowitz, the visionary Founder of the AI Marketers Guild (AIMG), delivered a thought-provoking presentation on building communities and navigating the sometimes uncomfortable world of thought leadership.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from these incredible thought leaders. Watch the full NYC Meet Up for Experts event replay now and gain access to a wealth of knowledge and actionable strategies to help you become a go-to authority in your niche.

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As experts work to establish thought leadership through video and podcasts, consistently creating high-quality content is crucial. However, the time and effort required can be a significant challenge for busy professionals.

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It’s hands-off content creation for experts at its finest. Created by thought leaders, for thought leaders.