👍🏼 The Bi-Weekly Newsletter for One-Person Businesses
October 19th: Relationship Building for Solopreneurs
Kindergarteners make it look so easy...why is it hard for adults?
Anybody spent time with young kids recently? If you have, you know they have a superpower: they have a remarkable ability to make creating connections with others look effortless.
Their genuine smiles, uninhibited curiosity, and lack of social filters enable them to strike up friendships and form bonds with ease.
As adults, we often find it more challenging to build relationships because we've accumulated life experiences, inhibitions, and societal norms that can hinder our ability to connect authentically. However, it doesn't have to be this way. We can learn from those young kiddos and embrace open-mindedness, vulnerability, and a willingness to share our true selves.
Cultivating meaningful connections is especially vital for the success of a solopreneur, as it can lead to valuable collaborations, customer loyalty, and a strong support network that fuels entrepreneurial growth. By rekindling our inner child and approaching relationships with the same simplicity and authenticity, we can reawaken our capacity to forge meaningful connections in the adult world.
Solo Together,
Carly Ries
Relationship Building for Solopreneurs: Podcast Episodes
Podcast Episode
How Solopreneurs Can Master The Art of Networking
In the world of entrepreneurship, particularly for solopreneurs, the pursuit of authentic relationships is not just a valuable endeavor but a fundamental one. The ability to connect with others, whether for mutual support, collaboration, or referrals, can significantly ...
Secrets of $480K Solo Success: A 1-on-1 Conversation Approach
Tim Noetzel started his solo consulting business in 2019 from scratch, and now he's pulling in a staggering $480,000 a year. How did he do it? That's the big question ...
Relationship Building for Solopreneurs: Blog Articles
Blog Article
7 Networking Opportunities for Solopreneurs - Beside the Obvious
Networking can open doors, create opportunities, and amplify your journey as a solopreneur. But here's the catch – many solopreneurs find themselves stuck in a paradox. They acknowledge the importance of networking but are often clueless about where to start or how to ...
Katie Corum has a passion and strong desire to help others – particularly professionals who run businesses. HR is an integral part of all organizations and she has developed a proficiency in the field that can significantly benefit small business owners, startups, nonprofits, and HOA Presidents as well. Katie has worked in several industries here in South Florida, such as Healthcare, Telecommunications, PEO (Outsourcing), Media, Waste Management, Academia, Cultural Arts, and Architectural Design. A key part of the Human Resources work she has done that has become really meaningful to her is the ability to see training and processes come full circle. Katie received her Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management from Briar Cliff University and her MBA from Nova Southeastern University.
FUN FACT:
Katie was a competitive Irish dancer for 16 years, competing internationally. Once she stopped dancing and could actually sit at a desk, Katie got her MBA at age 40! You go girl!
I'd be remiss if we went through this entire email without mentioning our own networking event! While you should totally sign up for our Solopreneur Success Sessions next week (mentioned above), we also have our LAST Solopreneur Problems Solvers event of 2023 coming up on November 13. Here are some things people are saying about this networking event:
"Breakout room was great. I immediately connected with a potential sponsor partner for my newsletter."
"Solopreneur Problem Solvers was unique, relevant, and effective. I would not change a thing."
Intrigued? Be sure to click the link below to register!
