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130 – Entrepreneurial You! Monetize Your Expertise with Dorie Clark

130 – Entrepreneurial You! Monetize Your Expertise with Dorie Clark

FromGift Biz Unwrapped


130 – Entrepreneurial You! Monetize Your Expertise with Dorie Clark

FromGift Biz Unwrapped

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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Oct 2, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dorie Clark is an adjunct professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. She’s also the author of Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of 2015 by Inc. magazine.
A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, the New York Times describes Dorie as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.”
Dorie is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review and consults and speaks for clients including Google, Microsoft, and the World Bank.
You can download her free Recognized Expert Evaluation Toolkit and learn more at http://dorieclark.com/toolkit (dorieclark.com/toolkit).
Dorie’s StoryDorie’s background that led to where she is today. [3:06]
The importance of Dorie’s mission. [4:47]
A description of Entrepreneurial You. [6:02], [23:10]
Dorie’s personal approach to getting people together. [13:29]
Challenging herself through stand up comedy. [19:24]
Self reflection and adjustments she made in her life. [19:56]
Challenging MomentWhat can happen if you don’t test your concept first. [28:52]
Business Building InsightsAdvice on reinventing yourself. [8:02]
Ways to get noticed. [9:22]
How to answer the question, “What’s new?” [10:02]
Networking in a difference sense. [11:58]
How to identify what is special about you. The 3-Word exercise. [16:30]
Diversify your income streams. [24:16]
A lean start up approach: Small bets and reiterating. [26:32]
Understanding that everything has already been created. [30:29]
3 specific ways you can become a recognized expert. [36:27]
Staying Current in the IndustryFacebook Groups
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Productivity/Lifestyle Toolhttp://www.scheduleonce.com/ (Schedule Once) -Meeting and appointment scheduling software that helps you save time, increase customer satisfaction and be more competitive.
Recommended Reading and Listeninghttp://amzn.to/2xfHgEB (Entrepreneurial You) by Dorie Clark
http://amzn.to/2xfHmfm (Reinventing You) by Dorie Clark
http://amzn.to/2xbtLEa (Stand Out) by Dorie Clark
Contact Linkshttp://www.dorieclark.com (Website)
https://www.facebook.com/dorieclark (Facebook)
https://instagram.com/dorieclark (Instagram)
https://twitter.com/dorieclark (Twitter)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/doriec/ (LinkedIn)
http://www.dorieclark.com/entrepreneur (Free Entrepreneurial You Self Assessment) [18:06]
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Released:
Oct 2, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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Have you thought about turning your hobby into a profitable small business? This podcast shows you how to do just that. Whether you want a side gig for some extra cash or to get out of your 9-5, the handmade products you make for fun can hold the key! In each episode you'll hear steps and actions to take to start and grow a profitable business. It's created specifically for the handmade product business entrepreneur; a group I lovingly call Gifters, Bakers, Crafters, and Makers. You're a fabulous unique creative person and I'm here to help you get on the right path to making your vision a reality. There's a lot out there about building a service based business, some about building a product business, but handmade is different. There are specific nuances to handmade that we cover here. Have you thought about starting a business but not sure what the first steps should be and you're afraid to do it "wrong?" Have you started your business but it's not progressing as you had envisioned? Are you confused about Etsy, Amazon Handmade and Shopify platforms? What about email marketing and Facebook or Instagram ads for attracting sales? There is so much to know it can be overwhelming and confusing. I'm your host, Sue Monhait, and I interview business owners who have been where you are. This is combined with over 30 years of experience consulting hundreds of boutique and big brands along with opening two profitable product based business of my own, I'm here to help you realize your dream. At the end of each episode, you'll walk away with new ideas, tools, or processes that you can apply immediately to get results. Decide on your business. Learn how to get started. Hear what others do to get customers and increase their sales. A great first step is to subscribe to the show. Then you'll automatically get each new episode as it releases - ready and waiting for you when it's convenient to listen. The main show becomes available on Saturday morning with a short Tips & Talk episode on Wednesday. I want you to know that you don't have to do this alone. Find more free resources over at GiftBizUnwrapped.com and if you're looking for a community of handmade makers just like you, join us over in my private Facebook Group - Gift Biz Breeze.