Jim Mondry’s wife is a ‘raging extrovert.’ When they sit down to read together, he only makes it through one or two pages before she starts sharing excerpts from her own book or initiating a discussion. And as an introvert, this used to drive him crazy—until he realized that he had to own his ability …
Seven years ago, Devon Smiley was sitting in her cubicle, daydreaming of spending a month in Paris when her inner voice said, “But you’re not that type of person.” Today, Devon has gone rogue with her own business as a negotiation consultant and she LIVES in the City of Lights. How did she learn to …
Do you have the grit to keep pushing outside your comfort zone on a consistent basis? Networking and sales rarely make the introverted entrepreneur’s list of ‘favorite things,’ but we do have strengths that can be leveraged to succeed at both—if we push ourselves and exercise the right approach. Melitta Campbell had just received a …
Gavin Zuchlinkski was perfectly happy to put his head down and build the product that became Acuity Scheduling. Like most introverted entrepreneurs, Gavin didn’t feel a need to build his personal brand or seek external validation, so he spent his time early on focused on perfecting the product itself. But now that Acuity has grown …
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As an introvert, you likely find the idea of pitching yourself cringe-worthy. Whether in person or online, approaching potential clients to ask for their business makes many of us feel pushy and uncomfortable. If only we could quietly demonstrate our proficiency for prospects and then have those who are interested come to us… I’m happy …
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Kelly Exeter is a writer, editor, designer, speaker and business owner who is constantly working to find a balance between achieving the big goals she sets for herself while also being present for her family. A graphic and web designer by trade, she founded the boutique agency Swish Design ten years ago. While she continues …
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