Lexie Smith, Founder and CEO of GROWTH MODE PR & Communications Agency, is a 3X entrepreneur and public relations expert with over 14 years of industry experience. Having spoken at institutions, conferences, and universities worldwide, she also hosts the top-rated Pitchin’ and Sippin’ podcast interviewing some of today’s most acclaimed leaders in media. Featured in Entrepreneur, Business Insider, NASDAQ, and Crunchbase, Lexie has orchestrated successful campaigns for some of America’s fastest-growing companies, Shark Tank winners, and exclusive properties frequented by Hollywood’s elite. She has strategically secured client features in nearly every top-tier publication including Forbes, Good Morning America, Entrepreneur, CNN, Wired, Inc., and Oprah, and has mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs and professionals to do the same. Committed to community impact, Lexie serves on the advisory board of Los Angeles nonprofit EEvery Day Action, and is the founder of THEPRBAR inc. and the Ready Set Coach Community, reflecting her dedication to empowering brands to enhance their visibility and profitability through relationship-driven marketing and PR.
Public Relations Skill Development & Refinement:
- Media Relations – Establishing long-term media relationships, securing press coverage, and creating a press strategy that converts (from podcasts to digital, print, radio & TV)
- Community Relations & Partnerships – Growing your business organically through networking, collaborations, partnerships, speaking engagements, and community activation
- Client Relations – Effective communication strategies, selling, upselling, and leveraging testimonials & referrals
- Public Relations – Creating targeted brand awareness, maintaining a favorable public image, and converting the public into loyal followers, brand champions, and customers
- Investor Relations – (if applicable) – how to create a winning pitch deck, nail your messaging, and maintain stakeholder approval
- Industry Relations – how to collaborate and network with others in your industry, establish authority, and cultivate effective thought leadership
Organic Marketing & Lead Generation:
- High Ticket Lead Generation Funnels
- Events, Partnership, and Collaboration Marketing
- Thoughtful Email Marketing Startegies
- Social Media Marketing
- Developing and Leveraging Thought Leadership for Lead Generation
Business Development:
- Overall business growth strategy
- Sales process, refinement, and strategy
- Key hires and operational development
- Establishing and streamlining systems and processes
- Communication strategies while scaling
- Program & service refinement and development
- Key business partnership development
- Entrepreneurial mindset
There came a time in 2023 where I wanted to increase my presence amongst news outlets. As someone who is very active amongst the public eye, I thought this would look great on my portfolio when it came to personal branding. I started researching on PR firms to work with and truth be told, started to lose hope as no one seemed like the right fit. I wanted someone who I felt was invested in me.
It wasn’t until one day when I stumbled across Lexie on Twitter (so random right but that’s the power of #journorequests) and I looked into the THEPRBAR. I knew from the moment I went on her website she would be the perfect person to have in my corner, so we hopped on a call–and my instincts were right. Lexie is kind, concise, responsive and most importantly…extremely knowledgeable.
I chose to be a part of Wine Club due to my personal finances. It is more of a coaching service where Lexie teaches you everything she knows but she is there for you every step of the way. This is a great program for anyone who is eager to invest in themselves, and if you put the work in and apply Lexie’s expertise…I promise you will see results.
From the time Lexie and I worked together, here’s what we achieved: Recurring Interviews on Cheddar News, Interview Appearance on NBC News and features on CNN, Vogue India, NYMag/Strategist, A Travel Radio Show and several podcasts. And now, I am currently in the process of filming a pilot episode for what could potentially be MY own Travel show on a prominent news outlet (think Anthony Bourdain).
I wish I could be making this up! Lexie is a magical unicorn and you will not regret investing in her. It is the smartest investment I’ve ever made to date.
VIVECA | PERFORMER AND NYC LIFESTYLE EXPERT
NATALIA | FOUNDER + CEO | THYFORLIFE
TIFFANY | CEO & CO-FOUNDER | TWINNING PROS AGENCY
JESS WASS | CAREER COACH & CONSULTANT
I just wrapped up a coaching engagement with Lexie, and need to tell the world how amazing she is. I know unequivocally that I and my business are stronger because of her wisdom, patience, compassion, and knowledge, and because of the resources shared through THEPRBAR inc.
If you are looking for a thoughtful coach who shares, teaches, affirms, makes you uncomfortable in all the good ways, and holds you accountable as you grow your business, services, and public image, you can’t afford NOT to reach out to her. Do it now!!
Thank you, Lex, for being in my corner and believing in me and my mission!! I know this investment was worth every penny and will pay huge dividends!!!
MARISSA | FOUNDER + CEO | RELOVEUTION