Oct. 23, 2025

From Corporate to TikTok: Miss Excel’s Multimillion $ Rise (Rebroadcast) | Ep. 328

Show Notes

In this episode, Brandon Birkmeyer interviews Kat Norton, popularly known as Miss Excel on TikTok and Instagram, where she has garnered over a million followers by teaching Microsoft Excel in a fun and engaging manner.

Kat shares her inspirational journey from a 9-to-5 consulting job to becoming a successful entrepreneur, complete with viral content, a popular Excel course, and multiple coaching and training programs. She discusses the importance of authenticity, leveraging creativity, and overcoming personal barriers to build a profitable creator business.

Kat also reveals her process for creating content, scaling her business, and maintaining work-life balance through self-care and meditation. Tune in to learn how to combine passion, creativity, and knowledge into a flourishing online business.

Connect with Kat on her website at miss-excel.com or on TikTok & Instagram: @miss.excel.

00:00 Introduction to Kat Norton and Miss Excel

02:00 The Journey to TikTok Fame

03:25 Authenticity and Content Creation

06:42 Combining Passions: Excel and Dancing

13:12 From Corporate Job to Content Creator

16:47 Going Viral and Building a Following

27:37 Course Creation Process: From Idea to Launch

31:15 Tools and Platforms for Course Creation

38:52 Personal Growth and Handling Overwhelm

40:41 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

44:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts