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Coming up with a business idea, building a product or service line and designing a website are all vitally important steps to getting a business off the ground — but they’re only the first steps. In order to truly have success with any business, you’ll need to drum up some positive publicity to help get your business noticed and get new customers through the door. Read Abby’s ideas here. >>>
If you’re familiar with the TV Show Shark Tank, then you know how challenging it can be for many business owners to get an offer, let alone, offers from four out of five sharks. Well, that’s exactly what Kim Kaupe, Founder of Bright Ideas Only, was able to do. Today, Kim shares more details about her entrepreneurial journey and the advice she has for other aspiring business owners. Watch her interview here. >>>
Jay-Z and Kanye West towered over the field with dueling nine-figure paydays, but hip-hop’s top acts all found ways to flourish amid a second pandemic year. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Roc Nation)
To build a community of fans, you’ll need to hand them the reins. At BIO we love taking advantage of our work ‘in the wild.’ Read here >>>
After the tumult of 2020, many people who lost their jobs are now considering turning to entrepreneurship to get back on their feet. Starting a business is an exciting and empowering way to earn a living, and many who go down this path are drawn in by the promise of freedom and flexibility. Read here >>>
In this episode of Prickly and Blooming, Kim Kaupe speaks with host Jessie Browning about moving to Texas during the pandemic and the experience so far. She also talks about becoming an accidental entrepreneur and the importance of celebrating your accomplishments. Listen to why you should actively publish your accomplishments on Linkedin and stop waiting to be picked. Listen here >>>
Kim Kaupe describes herself as an accidental entrepreneur. She was under no illusions when, at just 25, she took the opportunity to start Bright Ideas Only — which offers fan engagement strategies for music, sports, events, and brands — and knew the vast majority of startups fail. However, against those odds, her business succeeded. Read here >>>
In this episode, Kim Kaupe, Founder at Bright Ideas Only, Keynote Speaker, LinkedIn Learning Instructor & Host of Coffee With Kim a LIVE Weekly Podcast, discusses difficult conversations with your cofounder, negotiating with friends and family, and what to do when things go wrong. Listen here >>>
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…it can be challenging to build up a loyal base of advocates who will promote your business to their networks. Here, 11 members of Rolling Stone Culture Council explain a few strategies that have helped them create true product advocates and why they’ve been so effective for their businesses. Read Kim’s Answer.
Their new company is called Bright Ideas Only. It’s quite a testimony to the entrepreneurial spirit that such a dark year resulted in a Bright new brand full of optimism and excitement for the future. Read more.
We're so proud to announce that Kim Kaupe of The Superfan Company has been invited to become a founding member of Rolling Stone Culture Council. Read more here.
As the Co-founder and CEO of The Superfan Company, a fan engagement agency creating merchandise, products and programs for entertainers, celebrities and brands, Kim is seen pulling concerts together one day and working with Oprah the next. In this insightful interview on The Peers Project, Kim shares the realities of realizing her childhood dream job, the grey areas of work and the rise of The Superfan Company.
As unprecedented as the times we're living in are, it can't be overlooked that this crisis is also evoking positive change. For the following eight female leaders, an area the COVID crisis has drastically altered is their definition of success.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed with way we interact with customers. Trade shows, conferences, networking events, one on one in-person bonding are all on hold. How do you plan to meet new prospects, nurture your top customers? Listen here.
Abby chatted with Eric Holter of Biz Craft for Creative Entrepreneurs about taking the opportunity to build long-lasting goodwill with your clients during these difficult times. Check it out on Eric’s website.
Thanks to Zack O'Malley Greenburg for including Kim in his interview about the importance of Superfans during this tough time for live entertainment. Check out the article here.
Thank you to Billboard.com for Spotlighting Kim! Check out The Superfan Company’s story. Read more here.
Check out this article about the Female Laboratory of Innovative Knowledge, a network that connects female students with women in leadership!
The Obsessed Show’s Josh Miles talks to Abby about all things design, inspiration and everyday challenges on his latest podcast. Listen to it here.
On Tuesday, November 19, more than 400 business leaders and professionals gathered at the Junior Achievement of New York Leadership Awards Gala at Gotham Hall to celebrate three distinguished honorees, including Kim!
Starting a business, like starting a solid campfire, is tricky. From outside forces derailing your efforts to unpredictable conditions, the road to building a roaring inferno (and business!) is tough. However, making the flames larger can prove just as unpredictable and potentially hazardous. Read more of Kim’s article for Microsoft here.
We are excited that Abby will be part of the Women Leading Innovation Panel at the Wilkes Barre Connect 2019 Conference.
Jeff Robbins interviews Abby Downing on his podcast about the process of “not having a process,” engaging with clients “where they’re at,” and finding your personal cadence for productivity each day.
Check out Kim’s podcast episode talking everything from maintaining business relations to her Shark Tank experience.
In this round our interviewee is Kim Kaupe from New York, co-founder of The Superfan Company and listed in Forbes 30 under 30. She talks about entrepreneurship, how to deal with obstacles, and reveals who her superfan is… Listen here!
In this interview, Lisette Sutherland discusses how Abby's team communicates with each other internally - and deals with the different communication styles their clients have.
Successful entrepreneurs know that regularly assessing their progress is important for business growth. For instance, as the first quarter of 2019 drew to a close, you might have sat down and reviewed your successes and geared up for your Q2 goals. Read KIm’s thoughts here.
A lot of factors go into this important financial and emotional decision. Thanks for including Kim’s thoughts on the topic in your article Inc.