Many introverts struggle with feeling invisible. But if we’re hiding in the back of the line, we really can’t complain when we don’t get picked for the team. And if we want to be in service to the world, we’ve got to be seen. So, how do we gradually expand our comfort zone and learn …
Visibility for Introverted Entrepreneurs – with Jeffrey Shaw Read More »
Our consumer culture conditions us to a mindset of lack, leading us to believe that we are not enough—that we need one more thing to feel fulfilled. But Leisa Peterson contends that abundance is our birthright, and she is on a mission to help people shift their collective outlook away from a mindset of scarcity …
Mindful money management to create a profitable business Read More »
Introverts tend to run up against roadblocks when we are put in situations that require self-promotion. Tassey Russo spent years representing corporations, and she had no problem asking C-level executives for money and resources in that role. But when she started her own entrepreneurial venture, awkwardness and anxiety ruled the day when it came time …
Self-Promotion for Introverts: It’s a [Step-by-Step] Process Read More »
If your business is just one of many things going on in your life, it can be discouraging to compare yourself to other entrepreneurs who can devote more time—and grow more quickly. Julienne DesJardins argues that the best way to avoid those comparisons is to focus on the metrics you set for yourself and …
IBG 48 – Julienne DesJardins – Measuring Success by Your Own Standards Read More »
“[Presenting to large groups] excites me and terrifies me in equal measure, but … it’s worth smashing through your comfort zone.” Self-promotion can be difficult for introverts, especially those of us who happened to grow up in a culture without Show & Tell. We’ve been taught to be humble, to avoid exaggeration. So how …
“Ten thousand Twitter followers won’t help you when you’re broken down on the side of the road. But a few good friends will.” The introverted tendency to build deep relationships with just a few people may seem like a disadvantage when it comes to marketing a business. But Tom Schwab argues that the tools of …
IBG 46 – Tom Schwab – Reach Ideal Clients Through Podcast Interviews as an Introvert Read More »
Ann Brown had been hiding behind her laptop. Terrified of getting out there and being visible, she spent her days writing blog posts that no one was reading. This struggle to represent ourselves is a common problem among introverts who feel real anxiety about selling what we do to other people. But if you’re not …
IBG 45 – Ann Brown – Overcoming the Fear of Visibility as an Introvert Read More »
‘Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and Determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and will …
IBG 42 – Calvin Correli – Persistence is Everything Read More »
Though it can be difficult for introverts to pitch themselves, today’s guest argues that hiring someone else to talk to your customers just isn’t the same as making that connection yourself. In fact, he has made a business out of teaching entrepreneurs and startups how to gain traffic, exposure and publicity via relationships—with journalists, influencers …
IBG 36 – Dmitry Dragilev – Marketing Yourself as an Introvert Read More »
Acting as the public face of your company can be intimidating for us introverted entrepreneurs. Add the prospect of speaking to your audience in a live setting and many of us start running in the opposite direction! But social media does afford an incredible opportunity to grow your audience, and we know that it’s good …
IBG 34 – James Wasem – Social Media Marketing as an Introvert Read More »
