The Vicki Kotris Podcast
Welcome to The Vicki Kotris podcast where we focus on the ways to make more magic (and money) with our digital marketing efforts and feel inspired to create content that connects with our dreamiest of clients.
Here we'll share real life strategies, marketing tips and mindset shifts that have helped me go from cubicle to creator! This podcast is for business owners, creatives or those just looking for a little extra sparkle in their day.
Episodes
66 episodes
Ep 64: Relationships Over Resumes: Stu Soloman on Building a Business from the Heart❤️
In this episode, Stu shares his journey of building a business during the COVID-19 pandemic by focusing on the everyday needs of communities, particularly in nursing homes. He discusses the hard work and hustle required, and how he fell in love...
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Ep 64 📲 Click Send with Confidence: Rachel Coborn’s Email Magic for Entrepreneurs
In this episode, learn the essentials of setting up your email marketing with your own domain for improved deliverability 📨. Discover why this is crucial in avoiding spam filters. Gain insights on creating a valuable opt-in page that encourages...
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Ep 63: Not Just Pretty: The Real Power of Creative Work with Jason Garrett
🎨 What happens when creativity collides with purpose? In this episode, we sit down with Jason Garrett — the powerhouse designer behind projects for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the NBA’s Kareem Abdul-Jabbar trophy, and now the Marcus Graham Project...
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Ep 62: The Accidental Baker Who Took Over TikTok with Alejandra Olivas
Ever wonder how a failed birthday cake could lead to over a million TikTok followers and a booming cake business? Join us as Alejandra Olivas shares her incredible journey from self-taught cake decorator to full-time content creator...
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Ep 61: Effort Over Hope: The Real Secret to Getting Unstuck & Leveling Up
In this solo episode of The Vicki Kotris Podcast, Vicki drops a motivational truth bomb that every aspiring entrepreneur, dreamer, or side-hustler needs to hear: dreams don’t work unless you do.Fresh off the Savvy &am...
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Ep 60: Discovering Your Creative Groove with Jen Jones Donatelli: A Journey to Reconnection and Re-inventionand Beyond!
Ready to get your creative groove back? In this episode of the Vicki Kotris Podcast, we’re diving deep with Jen Jones Donatelli — certified Co-Coach, powerhouse creative, and founder of Creative Groove. Jen’s story is a...
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Ep 59: From Educator to Entrepreneur: Kelly Kumler’s Leap into Creative Business
In this podcast episode, meet Kelly Kumler, a former elementary school teacher who transformed her side hustle of designing digital resources into a full-time career. After discovering her passion for design, particularly in the wedding industr...
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Ep 58: Discover Your Brand's Magic with Jennah Lear: Effortless Savvy & Sovereign Sales Strategies
Are you ready to build a brand that attracts the right clients and drives real profit? In this episode of The Vicki Kotris Podcast, host Vicki Kotris, a digital marketing and brand-building expert, sits down with Jennah Lear<...
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Episode 57: Alex Cooper: From 'Call Her Daddy' to Podcasting Powerhouse
I love episodes where I can just share the brilliance of writers who have met the change makers and thought leaders and can share their stories with us.This episode is an article published by Fortune Magazine and linked here:
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Episode 56: Is Black Friday Marketing Annoying or Genius?
Can repetition really transform your marketing strategy? Discover how the power of repeated messages can turn curious onlookers into loyal customers, especially during high-stakes shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Through pers...
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Episode 55: Analysis Paralysis Got You Down? Try This!!
Ever felt the spark of a million-dollar idea, only to find yourself paralyzed by procrastination and overthinking? Join me, Vicki Kotris, as I share my personal journey of navigating these familiar hurdles while shifting from the food and bever...
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Episode 54: Unlocking Opportunities: The Power of Asking "What If" When Building a Business
Ever wondered how a simple question could change the course of your career or business? Discover the immense power of just asking for what you want, inspired by Sarah Blakely’s journey with Spanx. Join me, Vicki Kotris, as I share captivating s...
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Episode 53: Why Time is Our Only Teacher & Our Biggest Shepard to Success
Time is a relentless teacher, shaping both personal growth and business success in ways we rarely anticipate. As I navigate the joys and hurdles of being a first-time mom, I see the same principles at play in entrepreneurship. This journey dema...
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Episode 52: Mastering the Art of Pricing: Discover Your Value and Attract Your Ideal Clients
Unlock the secrets to pricing your products and services with confidence and clarity. Promising fresh insights into the psychology of pricing, we join forces with a luxury photographer client who shares her journey of realizing that setting pri...
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Episode 51: Dance As If No One's Watching...Because One Day They Will Be
Feeling inadequate and afraid of failure when starting a new venture? You're not alone. Join me, Vicki Kotris, as I recount my personal journey of navigating the initial struggles of launching a business and a podcast. By sharing candid anecdot...
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Episode 50: Why Authenticity Ain't It, Babe
Could it be that chasing authenticity in business is overrated? Inspired by a thought-provoking exchange with renowned marketer Seth Godin, we're flipping the script on traditional beliefs by making a bold claim: consistency, not authenticity, ...
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Episode 49: The Vicki Kotris Podcast: This is A Story of a Corporate Girlie to Creative Strategist
What drives a person to leave behind the security of a corporate tech sales job for the uncertain path of entrepreneurship? This episode of the Vicki Kotris podcast shares my personal journey from burnout to the revitalizing world of entreprene...
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Episode 48: The Other F Word
F*ck Failure and why the idea is holding you back from creating your dream business. Tune in for some mindset shifts to help redirect the feelings of failure.
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Episode 47: Why There is No 'Right Way'
This episode explores the idea of making the 'right' decision and why it's keeping you from your own Life Party!
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Episode 46 (ARTICLE) Sara Blakely on How Mindset Shapes, Lifts, and Empowers
Tune into Sara Blakely's advice to how changing your mind set can change your whole world.Original article by Allaya Cooks-Campbell from BetterUp. Linked below:
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Episode 46: Taylor Swift is Ordinary....
To my fellow tortured poets: Taylor Swift is ordinary but it's not in the way you think. Before you Swift shame me, you have to tune in to find out why.
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Episode 45: Why You Can't Quit Your Job (& Other Lies...)
Imagine just got an invite from the Universe for a life full of purpose and excitement but you don't have specific details (it could happen tomorrow or 5 years from now) and you'd have to quit your job...But you can't....
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Episode 44: 5 Reasons Why You Should Start a Mobile Biz!! (& 20 Ideas to Get You Started)
Starting a business has never been easier!💪🏻📌Learn how to make money, hunny! 💰Today we're talking mobile business that can get you paid and ideas to help you get started.
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