1063: Getting Meetings with Unreachable People with Stu Heinecke

1063: Getting Meetings with Unreachable People with Stu Heinecke

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job June 2, 2025 Duration: 35:14
Stu Heinecke shares fun and unconventional methods to reach VIPs. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The secret behind Stu’s 100% response rate  2) The master key to grabbing people’s attention  3) What AI can and can’t do for your outreach Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1063 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT STU —  Stu Heinecke is a Wall Street Journal cartoonist, Hall of Fame-nominated marketer and author. Heinecke discovered the magic of "Contact Marketing" early in his career, when he launched a Contact Campaign to just two dozen Vice Presidents and Directors of Circulation at the big Manhattan-based magazine publishers. That tiny $100 investment resulted in a 100% response rate, launched his enterprise and brought in millions of dollars worth of business.  Heinecke is the host and author of the How To Get A Meeting with Anyone podcast and blog, and founder and president of Contact, a Contact Marketing agency, and cofounder of Cartoonists.org, a coalition of famed cartoonists dedicated to raising funds for charity, while raising the profile of the cartooning art form. He lives on an island in the pristine Pacific Northwest with his wife, Charlotte, and their dog, Bo.  • Book: Get the Meeting!: An Illustrative Contact Marketing Playbook  • Book: How to Get a Meeting with Anyone, Updated Edition: The Untapped Selling Power of Contact Marketing  • Book: How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth  • LinkedIn: Stu Heinecke • Website: StuHeinecke.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: The AI Edge: Sales Strategies for Unleashing the Power of AI to Save Time, Sell More, and Crush the Competition by Jeb Blount and Anthony Iannarino  • Previous episode: 503: How to Get a Meeting with Anyone with Stu Heinecke  — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Podcast Episodes
1101: Navigating the Four Seasons of Leadership with Carolyn Dewar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:13
Carolyn Dewar shares insights from top CEOs on how to master each season of your leadership career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to avoid the nearly universal blind spot of leaders 2) How to thrive in any leadership role 3) H…
1097: Turning Conflict into Connection with Charles Duhigg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:30
Charles Duhigg reviews his communication techniques for finding common ground in any conflict. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three-step looping method for making others feel heard 2) The secret principle for keeping conversati…
1096: How to Find More Humor and Fun at Work with Adam Christing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:11
Adam Christing discusses how anyone can use humor to connect and succeed at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why humor matters at work 2) How to bring the fun—even if you aren’t funny 3) The five laugh languages Subscribe or vi…
1094: How to Make Any Team Great with Steven Gaffney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:40
Steven Gaffney shares actionable insights from his latest study on the behaviors, mindsets, and practices of consistently high achieving teams. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The critical question that fosters accountability 2) How…