You come into a niched-down field already empowered by authority; languaging your power outwards ultimately amounts to conveying in value-adding, targeted, & simplistic ways the authority you’ve matured into & are well-positioned to proffer. What’s more, audacity is of the essence – committing to sustainably serializing content, products, & opportunities …
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What do you think is the biggest myth of building a business?
“I can do it alone!” – Said no successful solo or entrepreneur EVER. Even if you are a solopreneur, it takes a village to build a business and brand.
Read More »What makes you most optimistic about the future of your industry?
As someone who is passionate about motion design and animation, I’m optimistic about the marketing industry’s increasing adoption of videos. More and more brands are trying to stand out on digital platforms (e.g. social media and websites) with videos, GIFs, and subtle but eye-catching animation. Even platforms like Instagram, which …
Read More »What do you wish someone had told you at the beginning of your career?
I wish that someone had told me that making mistakes was part of the job of building a career and that everyone is making it up as they go along…it would have helped me a lot. Did you have folks that encouraged you to make mistakes early? Or, that was …
Read More »QIf you could gain one quality or ability that would significantly increase your business success what would it be?
Hands down being more comfortable with sales. While I am fervently passionate about what I do and know my WHY, I sometimes still get uncomfortable with sales conversations. Working through these blocks are important in not only making sure I have a sustainable runway ahead, but most importantly to bring …
Read More »What would constitute a perfect day for you?
Framed by a sound sleeps, it includes a relaxed evening with family or friends. I am blessed because most days I am so thankful I can do something to help others. Maybe it’s teaching, maybe photographing flowers like this: https://adobe.ly/388CJ8r and distributing the image to friends and family. Maybe it …
Read More »What belief do you hold about your industry that is not shared by many?
We can serve our clients, significantly impact their lives and earn a good living doing it. We do not need to feel guilty about earning money! We should be proud of our profession our education and that we can change lives! We should also be free to earn the money …
Read More »What is your number one hack for getting yourself motivated when things seem hopeless?
From a neuroscience point of view, the best hack to getting started is understanding that this emotional and mental barrier is the result of a tuggle war between 2 parts of the brain, involving the logical part of your brain and the amygdala (emotional center of the brain). This often …
Read More »What is your number one hack for getting yourself motivated when things seem hopeless?
Firstly, there is no such thing as ‘hopeless’. There is always hope! If you change your thinking from ‘I cannot (this or that)” to “How can I (this or that)?” things look very different already. Don’t think about the ‘problem’, think about finding the solution. To help you, can think …
Read More »What do you wish someone had told you at the beginning of your career?
Get to know yourself first before others. Some of my best business inspirations were derived from an unanticipated time of need merging at the crossroads of living life with new lessons learned. What matters is that you move forward, move upward and continue to learn. Don’t get too greedy, contribute …
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