What we are going to teach is is not in a textbook or taught in a college course. As media experts with over 10 years of experience working in the media space, we have figured out the strategy to build a lucrative career simply through trial and error.
We know you will be successful as a media expert, but we can get you there faster. Let us show you the way so you don’t make the same mistakes we’ve made and instead grow and thrive financially as you share your knowledge as an expert with influence.
The Making Money with Media training series is perfect for you if you are ready to jump head first into the role of a media expert. We will teach you how to pitch yourself to producers and brands, build a social media presence so you are known for your area of expertise, host live TV segments that build recurring opportunities with local stations, and so much more.
Have a clear and focused mindset for growth and impact as a media expert.
Understand different ways you can work with brands, how to set your rates, and know what branded content creation entails
Have a plan to grow your followers and increase engagement on social media so you stand out from the crowd
Know how to write and irresistible pitch to both TV outlets and paying brands
Grow your network so lucrative opportunities come your way instead of chasing them yourself
Know how to overdeliver for a brand so they keep coming back to you with more paying gigs
Click on a course to learn more!
As a media expert, we'll guide you to envision the multitude of opportunities available to you. We'll encourage you to delve deep into your Zone of Genius, where your unique skills and passions intersect, empowering you to excel in your field. Together, we'll address imposter syndrome head-on, equipping you with strategies to overcome fear and doubt. We'll emphasize the significance of your money mindset, helping you develop a healthy relationship with money and value your worth. You'll learn how to determine your hourly rate based on your expertise and market demand. By building a vision for your future, you'll gain clarity on your goals and aspirations, paving the way for success. Don't forget to download the resource guide to begin implementing the lessons from this training and take meaningful action towards your dreams.
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Establishing a Media Mindset
Establishing a Media Mindset
How to Work with Brands
Build Your Brand on Social Media
Crafting the Perfect Pitch
How to Build Your Network+
Land the Gig
Expert Execution - Sharing Brand Messaging on Video
In our training, we'll show you how to effectively collaborate with brands, offering insights into various types of partnerships and their requirements. You'll gain a behind-the-scenes look at content creation, learning how to create engaging and authentic content that resonates with your audience and aligns with brand values. We'll guide you in setting fair and competitive rates for your services, ensuring you're appropriately compensated for your work. You'll also learn practical steps to start working with brands and secure paid collaborations, from pitching to negotiating contracts. Don't forget to download the resource guide to begin implementing the lessons from this training and take proactive steps towards successful brand partnerships.
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HOW TO WORK WITH BRANDS
Establishing a Media Mindset
How to Work with Brands
Build Your Brand on Social Media
Crafting the Perfect Pitch
Expert Execution - Sharing Brand Messaging on Video
How to Build Your Network+
Land the Gig
Building your brand on social media can be a powerful tool for monetization. We'll help you understand the impact of social media and how to leverage it to generate income. You'll discover various tools and strategies to grow your following organically, including the use of influencer content versus user-generated content. We'll recommend apps and equipment to enhance your content creation process, elevating the quality of your posts. You'll also learn how to set your rates competitively, considering factors like audience size, engagement rates, and niche market demand. Additionally, we'll provide a step-by-step guide on how to start working with brands for social content creation, from building your portfolio to pitching to potential collaborators.
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BUILD YOUR BRAND ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Establishing a Media Mindset
How to Work with Brands
Build Your Brand on Social Media
Crafting the Perfect Pitch
Expert Execution - Sharing Brand Messaging on Video
How to Build Your Network+
Land the Gig
In our training, we'll teach you how to craft the perfect pitch, starting with finding appropriate contact information for brands or media outlets. We'll emphasize the importance of timeliness in pitching, as well as where to seek inspiration for topics that will resonate with your audience and potential collaborators. You'll learn the art of keeping pitches concise and impactful, tailored specifically for brands versus media outlets. We'll delve into the details of a compelling recipe demo and provide sample pitches for both brands and media outlets. You'll also discover essential resources to include in your pitch and learn how to identify the right publications and contacts to target. We'll discuss the frequency of pitching and when to follow up, along with the "List of 20" framework for expanding your pitching opportunities. Networking will also be highlighted as a crucial element in building successful pitching strategies.
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CRAFTING THE PERFECT PITCH
Establishing a Media Mindset
How to Work with Brands
Build Your Brand on Social Media
Crafting the Perfect Pitch
Expert Execution - Sharing Brand Messaging on Video
How to Build Your Network+
Land the Gig
In our advanced pitching lesson, we delve deeper into the intricacies of pitching. You'll learn how to evaluate the types of publications that align with your brand and audience, ensuring your pitches are targeted and effective. We'll discuss the importance of identifying the right contacts within those publications, including specific job titles to look for, to increase your chances of getting noticed. You'll also gain insights into the frequency of pitching and the best practices for follow-up, maximizing your opportunities for success. Additionally, we'll explore how networking can enhance your pitching efforts, highlighting the importance of building meaningful relationships within the industry.
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HOW TO BUILD YOUR NETWORK + LAND THE GIG
Establishing a Media Mindset
How to Work with Brands
Build Your Brand on Social Media
Crafting the Perfect Pitch
How to Build Your Network + Land the Gig
Expert Execution - Sharing Brand Messaging on Video
In our training, we'll show you how to seamlessly incorporate brand messaging into your media content as a media expert. We'll emphasize the importance of sharing evidence-based information to maintain credibility and trust with your audience. You'll learn how to negotiate and get paid for your collaborations while keeping your messaging broad enough to appeal to a wider audience. We'll also discuss strategies for narrowing down a topic to ensure your message is clear and concise. You'll explore how to effectively incorporate brand messaging into your content without compromising authenticity. We'll analyze the structure of an effective media clip and break down an example to highlight key components. Additionally, we'll examine common problems that can arise when filming live and how to address them to maintain professionalism and engagement.
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EXPERT EXECUTION - SHARING BRAND MESSAGING ON VIDEO
Establishing a Media Mindset
How to Work with Brands
Build Your Brand on Social Media
Crafting the Perfect Pitch
Expert Execution - Sharing Brand Messaging on Video
How to Build Your Network+
Land the Gig
Click on a course to learn more!
As a media expert we'll guide you to envision the multitude of opportunities available to you. We'll encourage you to delve deep into your Zone of Genius, where your unique skills and passions intersect, empowering you to excel in your field. Together, we'll address imposter syndrome head-on, equipping you with strategies to overcome fear and doubt. We'll emphasize the significance of your money mindset, helping you develop a healthy relationship with money and value your worth. You'll learn how to determine your hourly rate based on your expertise and market demand. By building a vision for your future, you'll gain clarity on your goals and aspirations, paving the way for success. Don't forget to download the resource guide to begin implementing the lessons from this training and take meaningful action towards your dreams.
1
Establishing a Media Mindset
Establishing a Media Mindset
How to Work with Brands
Build Your Brand on Social Media
Crafting the Perfect Pitch
How to Build Your Network +
Land the Gig
Expert Execution - Sharing Brand Messaging on Video
Establishing a Media Mindset
How to Work with Brands
Build Your Brand on Social Media
Crafting the Perfect Pitch
Expert Execution - Sharing Brand Messaging on Video
In our training, we'll show you how to effectively collaborate with brands, offering insights into various types of partnerships and their requirements. You'll gain a behind-the-scenes look at content creation, learning how to create engaging and authentic content that resonates with your audience and aligns with brand values. We'll guide you in setting fair and competitive rates for your services, ensuring you're appropriately compensated for your work. You'll also learn practical steps to start working with brands and secure paid collaborations, from pitching to negotiating contracts. Don't forget to download the resource guide to begin implementing the lessons from this training and take proactive steps towards successful brand partnerships.
2
HOW TO WORK WITH BRANDS
How to Build Your Network +
Land the Gig
Establishing a Media Mindset
How to Work with Brands
Build Your Brand on Social Media
Crafting the Perfect Pitch
Expert Execution - Sharing Brand Messaging on Video
Building your brand on social media can be a powerful tool for monetization. We'll help you understand the impact of social media and how to leverage it to generate income. You'll discover various tools and strategies to grow your following organically, including the use of influencer content versus user-generated content. We'll recommend apps and equipment to enhance your content creation process, elevating the quality of your posts. You'll also learn how to set your rates competitively, considering factors like audience size, engagement rates, and niche market demand. Additionally, we'll provide a step-by-step guide on how to start working with brands for social content creation, from building your portfolio to pitching to potential collaborators.
3
BUILD YOUR BRAND ON SOCIAL MEDIA
How to Build Your Network +
Land the Gig
Establishing a Media Mindset
How to Work with Brands
Build Your Brand on Social Media
Crafting the Perfect Pitch
Expert Execution - Sharing Brand Messaging on Video
In our training, we'll teach you how to craft the perfect pitch, starting with finding appropriate contact information for brands or media outlets. We'll emphasize the importance of timeliness in pitching, as well as where to seek inspiration for topics that will resonate with your audience and potential collaborators. You'll learn the art of keeping pitches concise and impactful, tailored specifically for brands versus media outlets. We'll delve into the details of a compelling recipe demo and provide sample pitches for both brands and media outlets. You'll also discover essential resources to include in your pitch and learn how to identify the right publications and contacts to target. We'll discuss the frequency of pitching and when to follow up, along with the "List of 20" framework for expanding your pitching opportunities. Networking will also be highlighted as a crucial element in building successful pitching strategies.
4
CRAFTING THE PERFECT PITCH
How to Build Your Network +
Land the Gig
Establishing a Media Mindset
How to Work with Brands
Build Your Brand on Social Media
Crafting the Perfect Pitch
How to Build Your Network + Land the Gig
Expert Execution - Sharing Brand Messaging on Video
In our advanced pitching lesson, we delve deeper into the intricacies of pitching. You'll learn how to evaluate the types of publications that align with your brand and audience, ensuring your pitches are targeted and effective. We'll discuss the importance of identifying the right contacts within those publications, including specific job titles to look for, to increase your chances of getting noticed. You'll also gain insights into the frequency of pitching and the best practices for follow-up, maximizing your opportunities for success. Additionally, we'll explore how networking can enhance your pitching efforts, highlighting the importance of building meaningful relationships within the industry.
5
HOW TO BUILD YOUR NETWORK +
LAND THE GIG
Click on a course to learn more!
Establishing a Media Mindset
How to Work with Brands
Build Your Brand on Social Media
Crafting the Perfect Pitch
Expert Execution - Sharing Brand Messaging on Video
In our training, we'll show you how to seamlessly incorporate brand messaging into your media content as a media expert. We'll emphasize the importance of sharing evidence-based information to maintain credibility and trust with your audience. You'll learn how to negotiate and get paid for your collaborations while keeping your messaging broad enough to appeal to a wider audience. We'll also discuss strategies for narrowing down a topic to ensure your message is clear and concise. You'll explore how to effectively incorporate brand messaging into your content without compromising authenticity. We'll analyze the structure of an effective media clip and break down an example to highlight key components. Additionally, we'll examine common problems that can arise when filming live and how to address them to maintain professionalism and engagement.
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EXPERT EXECUTION - SHARING BRAND MESSAGING ON VIDEO
How to Build Your Network +
Land the Gig
Media Mindset Workbook
Gear Up to be a Media Dietitian - Equipment Guide
Social Content Calendar Checklist
Perfecting the Pitch
Camera Confidence - What to Say on Video
You will also get access to the Curating Credibility training where we cover what you need to do BEFORE working with the media so you stand out from the crowd. Resources for this course include Social Media Cleanup Checklist, How to Handle HARO Guide, and a Media Kit template you can edit for yourself.