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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