Social media has been one of the greatest inventions to ever hit the introvert world. We can engage with people on our own terms, forming relationships more intentionally and deciding when we want to take the online to offline. It can, however, become overwhelming and sometimes take over our valuable business development time. My guest for this podcast shares insights as to how introverts can … [Read more...]
Building a Biz from the Ground Up: Tea Time with Amy Lawrence
What do you do when you have a huge AH HA! moment and no idea how to make it happen? You draw on your passion and find great people to support your dream. That’s what Amy Lawrence did, and in this edition of The introvert Entrepreneur podcast, she shares her story and lessons learned along the way about being an introvert owning a brick-and-mortar business. After spending 11 years as a teacher, … [Read more...]
Small Talk Savvy (and More!) with Melissa Wadsworth
As we know, introverts are often drained by too much social interaction. But that isn’t always the case. There are times when we’re nurtured by social interaction – if it’s meaningful to us. That’s why I can sit for hours with a small group of friends and have deep conversations. Where the interactions become challenging is when I am with a lot of people and the conversations stay on a casual, … [Read more...]
Busting the E(xtrovert)-Myth: Tricks for Dealing with People, Events & Sales
[pullquote]Do you think extroverts are walking on easy street when it comes to networking, sales and marketing? In this special guest blog post, author, consultant and extrovert Maria Ross wants to set the record straight and share some tips that apply whether you're an innie or an outtie. ~Beth[/pullquote] “My name is Maria. And I’m an extrovert.” I’m a certified extrovert in every way. … [Read more...]
Connecting Through Personality Types with James Wedmore
We know that understanding if someone is an introvert or an extrovert gives us certain insights into their personality and why they do what they do. But how can that information be utilized in marketing our business? My guest today is James Wedmore, a proud introvert, serial entrepreneur and serious student of personality types. In this podcast, James shares with us a few tips on leveraging … [Read more...]
How to Create a Cycle of Success with Julie Fleming
Sometimes in business – as in life – we get stuck. We find ourselves spinning our wheels or just not making the progress we want. The key is to move from the Cycle of Failure to the Cycle of Success. My guest today, Julie Fleming, shares a few tips on how to do just that. Julie works with small business owners who love what they do but don’t love marketing. Julie helps them learn how to … [Read more...]
Saying “Bye-Bye Boring Bio!” with Nancy Juetten
One of the most commonly shared laments I hear from introverts is “I don’t know how to talk about myself!” We are often so focused on our business or work, or creating magic behind the scenes, that when someone says, “tell me about yourself,” we often clam up and stutter and aren’t even sure where to begin. This goes for when we’re asked to talk about ourselves, as well as when we have to … [Read more...]
Fearbashing with Patty K.
Do any of these things sound familiar to you? You’re smart, capable and want to make a difference You have fears: of rejection, of failure, of success. You worry about what other people think. You’re held back by lack of confidence. If you said “Yes!” to even one of those statements, you’re in the right place. My guest in this episode of The Introvert Entrepreneur is Patty K. Famous … [Read more...]
Demystifying LinkedIn with Viveka Von Rosen (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this podcast series on LinkedIn, I spoke with Viveka Von Rosen of Linked into Business about finding your footing in the professional playground of LinkedIn. Part 2 takes us deeper into ways to make the most of your profile and connections. You don’t want to miss hearing about: What makes a profile stand out How to decide how much you want to reveal and who can see what … [Read more...]
Demystifying LinkedIn with Viveka Von Rosen (Part 1)
With the virtual landslide of social media options we have, a few have emerged as basic and necessary to anyone who has their own business or navigates the corporate landscape. They are like the social media triple threat: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Of the three, LinkedIn has been the most mysterious. Conversations with friends and colleagues have revealed that I am not alone. Introvert … [Read more...]