Too often, entrepreneurs fall back before they've even gotten started because self-doubt has them thinking that they need another degree, certification, or a specific number of years of experience to be qualified or "ready". These are all lies, lies, on top of lies.
Everything you need to get started is already within you. And this episode will help you start believing it.
Alex Minor, video marketing strategist and podcast producer, used his innate skills, curiosity, and willingness to learn as his building blocks to start a business so fulfilling that he can't envision giving it up.
As a result of lots of research, practice, some hard knocks, and personal development investments, Alex now owns a thriving digital content marketing company.
Check out Alex's story. Then imagine what the next chapter of your story could look like once you fully maximize your own skills.
CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS
- 1:19 - Elements of storytelling
- 3:31 - How Eye AM Media helps clients use their content to turn prospects into paying clients
- 5:30 - Transferring your passion and skills to different uses
- 7:03 - A diversity of skills and background experiences helps you stand out
- 8:40 - Navigating the learning curve when doing something new
- 11:32 - What you need to know to offer a service
- 13:25 - Why you probably don't need more formal education
- 17:00 - The truth about qualifications and credentials
- 18:32 - Networking as an introvert
- 21:04 - How to manage things you're not so great it when you're a solopreneur
- 22:06 - Tips on hiring and delegating
- 28:34 - Why you'll have to hustle for a season (or several) when building a business
- 32:50 - The importance of evaluating your capacity in it's totality
- 35:00 - Getting over the fear of hiring help in your business
- 37:45 - Even the super talented have to develop and refine their talent
- 41:52 - Why we should all be millionaires
CONTENT WARNINGS
Some profanity
GUEST
Alex Minor
Eye AM Media
https://www.eyeammedia.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealexminor/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexminor/
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Episode artwork and video production by Eye AM Media https://www.eyeammedia.com/. Follow on Instagram @eyeammedia
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