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June 18, 2025 • 29 mins
Ep. 105 Are you an introvert trying to make noise in a loud entrepreneurial world? This episode is your permission slip to do business your way. 💡 Creative director and website designer Megan Gersch joins host Merchon Hargrave to break down how introverts can build bold brands without burning out. From her unique "energy buckets" approach to marketing to the raw lessons she learned after losing her TikTok audience overnight, Megan shares what it really takes to grow a business authentically—and why embracing your quirks might be your biggest competitive edge. Whether you're a solopreneur, creative, or recovering people-pleaser, this convo will challenge the hustle narrative and offer refreshing insight into showing up with power, purpose, and personality. 🪄 Your weirdness is your superpower. Are you using it? ✨ Key Takeaways: Design your workflow around your energy, not the clock Authenticity isn't optional—it's your advantage Entrepreneurship = self-discovery on steroids You don’t have to be loud to be unforgettable About the Guest: Megan Gersch helps founders and creative businesses disrupt their industries with bold, unforgettable branding, high-converting websites, and impactful marketing that expands their visibility and mission. Her nearly two decade career has included working with Netflix, Pike Place Market, Spaceland Presents, Regent Theater, KCRW Radio, and Live Nation. Connect with Meg: megangersch.com hello@megangersch.com Branding + Web Designer ⚡️ Meg on TikTok https://www.instagram.com/megangersch https://www.threads.com/@megangersch https://www.linkedin.com/in/megangersch/ YouTube: Megan Gersch Connect with Merchon: 💬 Threads @‌HighVibeCowork 💻 Virtual Co-Working for Creators – Free Virtual Coworking | **Sales Prospecting Simplified: The Course **Register Now ⏳ Chapters: 00:02 – Meet Megan Gersch: Bold Branding for Quiet Creatives 09:45 – Introversion & Energy Buckets: Redefining Productivity 18:22 – The Power of a "Done List" 26:41 – When TikTok Pulled the Plug: Bouncing Back from Setbacks 33:05 – Asking for Help: The Unexpected Growth Strategy 41:19 – Building a Brand That Feels Like You Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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