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Secrets of the PR Rockstar with Sabina Hitchen of Press for Success: PR Prep School

November 5, 2021

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Sabina Hitchen is an Entreprenista, speaker, media expert, and the Founder of Press for Success: PR Prep School. Dedicated to empowerment through knowledge, Sabina founded Press for Success to give small business owners, experts, coaches, and entrepreneurs the tools they need to get publicity. As a media expert, Sabina is regularly featured in several media outlets, including USA Today, The Huffington Post, and ABC News.

Sabina joins us today to share how her Entreprenista journey has transformed throughout her career and explain why every business owner should incorporate a PR strategy into their plans. She describes how being the youngest staff member at a PR firm sparked her love for small business owners and entrepreneurs. She discusses the processes of navigating PR outreach and pitching a story to the media. Sabina also underscores how showing up consistently in your business will help you win.

“If you want to be a PR rockstar, you need to actively grow relationships with members of the press who cover your beat.” – Sabina Hitchen

This week’s takeaways from Entreprenista:

  • Sabina’s career arc, from studying history and political science to getting into the world of public relations
  • Why she started the Press for Success community
  • The value of finding a business network and community
  • The PR agency life and how Sabina grew Press for Success
  • How Press for Success helps small businesses
  • Sabina’s publicity tips for small businesses
  • Why a PR strategy should be part of every business plan
  • Leveraging social media to reach out and connect with members of the press
  • When and how to pitch to the media after connecting with them
  • What Entreprenistas can expect from joining the Press for Success community
  • Sabina’s pajama sessions and what she’s most grateful for these days

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Our Favorite Quotes:

  • “You never know where your journey is going to take you; so, just keep following the next right step.” – Sabina Hitchen
  • “Opportunities only come to businesses and entrepreneurs if they ask. You need to take a chance on yourself.” – Sabina Hitchen
  • “Being an entrepreneur is one thing, but being an Entreprenista means you’re surrounded by others who do it—that spirit of collaboration and sharing is something on the next level.” – Sabina Hitchen

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