The Rainmaker Podcast
Stepping into leadership isn’t for the faint of heart. It's a gladiatorial arena, an unceasing battle against time, expectations, and the pressures of creating impact. For Marketers at every level, the leap from being a leader to becoming a Rainmaker – a master of self, team, role, and impact – often feels like an impossible task.
That’s where the Rainmaker Podcast comes in.
'Elevating Marketing Leaders' is not just a tagline – it's a mission. Each episode is filled with genuine, unscripted conversations with trailblazers from every corner of the business world.
These aren’t just marketers from big brands with huge budgets. These are the Marketing Leaders who have transcended the norm, overcoming obstacles and achieving the extraordinary. And inside, they’re sharing the hard-earned victories and the lessons from their struggles, giving you an insider's perspective on what it truly takes to become a Rainmaker.
We expose the conversations usually brushed under the rug and unmask game-changing strategies that are rarely discussed, like handling burnout, justifying the need for support, articulating ROI, managing 'drive-by' crises, and more.
Here you’ll find your safe space, a place where the pressures of time take a backseat, allowing you to focus on your career growth and well-being. Our goal is to inspire, providing you with the insights and tools to master your role, nurture your team, prioritize your well-being, and evolve into a career-advancing Rainmaker. Because that’s where innovation truly comes alive – at the intersection of principles, good practice, and diverse perspectives.
Are you ready to elevate, step into your fullest potential, and embrace the journey to becoming a Rainmaker?
Then join me each Wednesday for new episodes of the Rainmaker Podcast.
Let’s make it rain!
The Rainmaker Podcast
Getting Paid By Big Brands For Your Marketing Brain with Melanie Deziel
Ready to supercharge your personal brand and command the paycheck you deserve? In today's episode, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Melanie Diesel, co-founder of Creator Kitchen and a marketing maestro. With a decade of industry mastery, Melanie guides us through the intricacies of personal branding and empowers marketing leaders to confidently assess their true value.
We dive deep into pivotal topics such as pitching with assurance, implementing strategic pricing, and mastering the art of the discovery call. Melanie generously unveils her personal framework, offering practical tips to conquer imposter syndrome and pose the right questions during a discovery call – crucial for securing that dream client.
If you're ready to unleash your worth and elevate your marketing prowess, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that will leave you motivated and equipped with tangible strategies to navigate the competitive industry.
Learn more about Melanie:
Melanie Deziel is passionate about helping individuals, teams, and organizations unlock their creative potential and organize their creative efforts. As a keynote speaker, author, and award-winning branded content creator, Melanie has spent her career developing the skills to think differently and discover new ways to engage audiences through content. She is the author of “The Content Fuel Framework: How to Generate Unlimited Story Ideas” and “Prove It: Exactly How Modern Marketers Earn Trust.”
In addition to giving keynotes, leading workshops, and coaching clients on organized creativity, Melanie is the co-founder of The Creator Kitchen mastermind for creatives.
Melanie is also the co-founder of two B2B marketplaces: The Convoy and GroupUps. Having been the first-ever editor of branded content at The New York Times, a founding member of HuffPost’s brand storytelling team, and Director of Creative Strategy for Time Inc's 35 US magazines, Melanie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience on how content can be used as a strategic tool, and how processes can help unlock its power.
Melanie's Links:
Twitter: @mdeziel
Instagram: Instagram.com/meldeziel
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melaniedeziel
Website: melaniedeziel.com
Creator Kitchen Website: creatorkitchen.com
The Content Fuel Framework: How to Generate Unlimited Story Ideas Book: Website
Prove It: Exactly How Modern Marketers Earn Trust Book: Website
Connect with Veronica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vromney/
If you're serious about advancing your career in marketing and you're looking for some personal insights into how then I invite you to schedule a free Pathway to Promotion call with me: https://pathwaycall.com/
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