High Ticket Marketing & Sales Strategies for Gen X Women in Business (ill communication podcast)
Gen X women entrepreneurs and experts have more than enough “skills to pay the bills.” Which means you should be working with premium clients and charging high-ticket fees for your services and expertise! High Ticket Marketing & Sales Strategies for Gen X Women in Business (aka the ill communication podcast) gives you easy, actionable (and fun) strategies to elevate your messaging and positioning so you can attract premium clients and generate high-ticket sales. And it shares a few midlife success strategies, too! Kim Kiel is an expert in messaging, positioning and sales for premium offers, who's run a successful online business for almost 10 years. She's the secret weapon behind many multi-6 figure launches and brands - and a die-hard Beastie Boys fan! This show shares smart strategies, writing prompts, and sales formulas to help midlife coaches, consultants and experts stop second-guessing your marketing and sales, and grow your business - without needing to "perform" on soul-sucking social media platforms. If you want to attract and win premium clients and sell more high-ticket offers, you're in the right place! This show answers questions like: >> How do I market and sell high-ticket coaching and consulting offers? >> Where do I find premium clients for my small business? >> What kind of marketing do I need to attract high-ticket clients? >> What sales strategies work with high-ticket buyers? >> How can I market my business without relying on social media? >> How do I generate more leads and clients for my business? >> Why are Gen Xers the raddest business owners? >> How do I work less and earn more as a midlife entrepreneur? Find out more at kimkiel.com/podcast
Episodes
Want to position yourself as the go-to expert in 2026?
I'm sharing the one writing prompt that'll make your ideal clients sit up and pay attention - and it's easier than you think.
This content strategy builds authority, showcases expertise, and directly speaks to the clients you want to work with.
Plus, I'm revealing how to turn this single piece of content into your easiest-to-sell workshop ever (I've done it mysel...
Looking back and ahead - 11 reflective prompts to set achievable goals for business and life in 2026
It's that time of year when everything feels like a whirlwind - wrapping up business, closing final sales, and creating holiday magic for the whole family.
If you're heading into 2026 feeling a little disheveled and disorganized, this episode is for you. I'm sharing 11 powerful reflection prompts to help you honour your wins from 2025, release what didn't serve you, and set clear intentions for the year ahead.
These aren'...
The marketing landscape is shifting fast, and 2026 is gonna reward business owners who prioritize clarity, humanity, and true community over viral trends and algorithm chasing.
In this episode, I'm sharing the six marketing and copywriting trends I'm seeing that will define success in the coming year - from community-driven business models to generative AI optimization.
If you're ready to ditch the exhausting hustle and b...
In this episode, I'm taking a pause from the business hustle to share what's actually keeping me grounded and functioning during this busy season.
Hear all about my new skincare obsession (complete with a quartz roller that resets my entire nervous system) to a spa subscription that's forcing me to actually take care of myself, plus the weirdest life-saver of all: beans. Yes, beans.
I'm getting real about the small things...
The holiday season hits different when you're a Gen X business owner juggling kids' recitals, aging parents, and trying to keep your business running.
I'm sharing how to set up your marketing so you can actually step away and enjoy the holidays without the last-minute scramble.
Plus, I'm inviting you to my annual Get Shit Done Holiday mixer (www.kimkiel.com/holiday) where we'll batch content, write joyful out-of-office me...
In this episode, I'm trying something totally new - my first real-time interview! I sit down with Brenda Rigney, a fellow Gen X entrepreneur who's cracked the code on using the platform Skool to generate leads, build community, and create remarkable revenue streams.
Brenda spent 27 years climbing the corporate ladder with multimillion-dollar brands before making her midlife pivot to entrepreneurship. Now she's helping other seasoned...
Self-proclaimed "world's biggest procrastinator" Kim Kiel gets real about how perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking can paralyze your marketing.
After ghosting her own email list for six months (yes, a copywriter who ghosted her list!), Kim discovered the power of B-minus work and strategic constraints.
She shares the exact mindset shifts and practical strategies that helped her build momentum and consistency, includi...
If you're tired of hearing from the same gurus shouting each other out and talking about the same things over and over again, this episode is for you. Kim shares why she's excited about Regeneration 2025, a free virtual summit that's bringing together diverse voices who are reimagining business as a force for good.
You'll discover why the online coaching world often feels like a pyramid scheme (spoiler: it's not just you), a...
Black Friday and Cyber Monday don't have to be a frantic scramble for your business.
In this replay episode from Empire Secrets, Kim shares four strategic alternatives to the traditional Black Friday hustle - from building swipe files and generous unsubscribing to participating in Giving Tuesday and shopping smart for your business needs.
Whether you're sitting this season out or jumping in, you'll discover how to align y...
Halloween is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to shake up your content strategy with something unexpected.
In this sweet and short episode, Kim shares an out-of-the-box seasonal content idea that'll help you connect with your audience on a more human level.
Whether you're into tarot cards, pumpkin recipes, or scary business lessons, this episode will inspire you to bring surprise and delight into your mar...
Kim tackles the biggest roadblock keeping seasoned entrepreneurs stuck on the sidelines: the belief that they're "not ready" for premium clients and high-ticket offers.
If you've been watching others with less experience get more attention while you undervalue your expertise, this episode reveals why you're probably more ready than you think.
Kim shares how every high-earning consultant she's worked with felt unprepared b...
After seven years in business and 165 episodes, I'm retiring my signature program, The Joy of Copy Club. This past year felt heavy. I lost my spark. I even applied for a job (spoiler: didn't get it). But the universe had other plans. New clients reached out. Podcast downloads doubled. My newsletter is growing like never before.
I realized something big: The Joy of Copy Club evolved into something far beyond copy. The real magic was ...
In this episode, Kim invites you to her brand-new live workshop, Master Your High-Ticket Message: How to Attract and Win Premium Clients.
If you've been struggling to raise your rates, exhausting yourself with lower-ticket offers, or wondering how to position yourself as THE go-to expert, this episode is your wake-up call.
Kim walks you through exactly what she'll in the workshop—from premium buyer psychology to cra...
High ticket buyers are still buying — even in a softer economy.
In this episode of the Ill Communication Podcast, I’m busting 7 of the biggest myths I hear from Gen X business owners about premium offers. From “my niche can’t command premium rates” to “I’ll alienate my audience” or “I need a bigger audience first,” I’ll share real-life examples and the mindset shifts ...
We’re not just in an economic recession — we’re also in a trust recession. Consumers and businesses are being more choosy than ever about where they spend their money.
So how do you keep selling in shaky times? Spoiler: it’s not by slashing your prices.
In this episode of the Ill Communication Podcast, I’m showing you why doubling down on premium, high-ticket offers is the smartest move in a downturn. Yo...
Leading up to my milestone birthday, everyone kept asking: How are you going to celebrate? Big party? Big event? Honestly, I didn’t want to do any of that—and for the first time, I felt totally okay about it.
I gave myself permission to celebrate exactly how I wanted, which is how I ended up fully embracing the We Do Not Care Club.
In this episode, I’m sharing the Business + Marketing Edition of the We Do Not ...
In this episode, Kim shares 18 unconventional and totally doable ways to run year-end promotions that boost revenue without discounting your prices.
You’ll learn how to think strategically, playfully, and profitably about Q4 sales.
From Black Friday and Cyber Monday to creative pop-up promos tied to seasons, theme days, and even your business birthday.
Resources:
Daysoftheyear.com
Study: https://www.meteo...
In this episode of ill communication: copywriting tips and sales strategies for small businesses, Kim Kiel dives into:
- Copywriting tips to simplify your sales message and attract more clients
- How to avoid jargon and write copy that resonates with your audience
- Why formal “corporate-sounding” copy is holding you back
- Simple strategies to make time for writing compelling, conversational copy
In today’s world, sharing your values online can feel risky.
Speak up and you might face criticism. Stay silent and you risk feeling out of alignment. As recent events in the online marketing world have shown, navigating that line isn’t easy.
In this Summer Remix episode from early January, I’m revisiting one of the most loved episodes of the year, one that sparked countless messages from listeners who finally...
Hot take: it’s actually easier to sell a $5K offer than a $100 one.
(Especially if you’re not down for chasing thousands of likes and followers.)
This week’s Summer Remix episode of Ill Communication is a listener pick, voted in by my LinkedIn crew. And honestly? They nailed it. Because selling high ticket offers isn’t just a smart move, it’s a sustainable one.
If you’ve been stuck in the hustl...
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