Introvert Biz Growth Podcast

Welcome to this first ever muse on the Introvert Biz Growth podcast, the show where I talk to introverts who grow their business and make a difference. I'm Sarah Santacroce, your host. If you're new here, then I want you to know that this is not the usual format of my regular episodes. I post a new show every other Friday, and it's always a conversation with a fellow introverted entrepreneur who uses his or her introverted superpowers to make a difference. These shows are edited by Tim, my professional podcast editors who also creates amazing shownotes pages. But as of today, I want to play with something new. I call them Muse episodes. As in 'to muse'. I'd like to muse about 'The Gentle Business Revolution'. I just reserved that domain name and couldn't believe it was available!! So in these short episodes I'd like to share what comes up for me when I think about this term 'Gentle Business Revolution' and how I see us introverts really create a new way of doing business. This format is raw. No editing. No in

Shownotes and links for this episode can be found at http://sarahsantacroce.com/episode58 Conventional wisdom tells us that networking is about working a room and winning the most business cards. But does the traditional model truly promote authentic connections that will last long-term? Is there a better way to approach networking that builds deeper relationships faster—in a setting where introverts can thrive? David Burkus is a best-selling author and associate professor of leadership and innovation at Oral Roberts University. His is also a sought-after speaker, delivering keynotes for Fortune 500 companies as well as military leaders at the US Naval Academy and Naval Postgraduate School. In 2017, David was named as one of Thinkers50's top thought leaders in business, and he is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review. Today, David shares his journey to becoming a non-fiction writer, discussing what inspired him to use storytelling to write about the social sciences. He explains how book sales fuel

Shownotes and links for this episode can be found at http://sarahsantacroce.com/episode52 'Coaching is the most beautiful expression of my introverted nature because it is a one-to-one conversation … and one that goes very deep. That's just really leveraging our natural flow, what we are best at.' Hans Schumann serves as an Executive Career and Life Coach, helping executives, professionals and business owners maximize their success and create deeper fulfillment in life and business. Hans knows this process well, having made a career transition of his own from full-time commercial contract law to executive coaching. Prompted by a health crisis, Hans chose to pursue his passion for personal growth and retrain as a transformational coach. Three years later, Hans has supported countless professionals in creating and thriving in lives they love. He is also the author of Falling in Love with Your Job: How to Create More Excitement and Fulfillment in Your Career. Today, Hans shares his story, explaining how coming b

Shownotes and links for this episode can be found at http://sarahsantacroce.com/episode50 Introverts tend to run up against roadblocks when we are put in situations that require self-promotion. Tassey Russo spent years representing corporations, and she had no problem asking C-level executives for money and resources in that role. But when she started her own entrepreneurial venture, awkwardness and anxiety ruled the day when it came time to market herself. Tassey questioned, "Will they buy me?" So, what's an introvert to do? Tassey developed a step-by-step process for navigating sales conversations, and she began to thrive. 13 years later, she remains at the helm of Level Up Solutions, a coaching and consulting firm that provides business development and online marketing strategy to entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to reach the next level of growth. Today, Tassey shares the story of her bold move to New York City after college and the desire for connection that inspired her to create her own busine

Shownotes and links for this episode can be found at http://sarahsantacroce.com/episode33 What is your time worth? Entrepreneurs who are just getting up and running face difficult decisions in determining how much to charge for their products and services. How exactly do you put a dollar amount on the expertise you provide clients? Then once you have settled on packages and pricing, it's time to decide whether to publish those prices on your website. You don't want to scare people away, nor do you want to waste precious time with people who aren't willing to compensate you appropriately. Welcome to another 'unplugged' edition of the Introvert Biz Growth Podcast! Today I am prepared to discuss the complex issue of pricing, and while I don't profess to have all the answers, I can offer insight into the level of value you can offer through one-on-one consulting, group coaching, and products like video courses. Listen in to learn about the role confidence plays in pricing, why time is your most valuable commodity

Shownotes and links for this episode can be found at http://sarahsantacroce.com/episode30 The introverted entrepreneur is a good fit for online business ownership because we don't mind being by ourselves, connecting with a community virtually through email and Facebook groups. But the autonomy afforded by a work-at-home business is another big advantage of the laptop lifestyle, and today's guest wants to teach you the marketing methods she uses to generate income so that you, too, can enjoy the creativity that comes with total business and lifestyle freedom! Angela Wills was working an afternoon shift in a factory, making $3,000 a month when she discovered virtual assistant work. She offered her services on a networking forum, and within 24 hours she had 11 clients on the roster. After nine months, she was able to quit her job and work from home, building websites, creating sales pages and opt-in forms, and writing email newsletters. Ten years later, her business has evolved to focus on group coaching and inf

  This is the pilot episode, a 4 minute (6 minutes if you count the music :-) introduction so to speak to my new podcast 'The Introvert Biz Growth'. In it I will give you some information about who I am and most importantly why I launched this podcast.   Thanks for listening ! Thanks so much for listening to this intro episode. If you enjoyed it, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get notified for all my future shows. Warmly Sarah The post IBG 00 – Pilot Episode with Sarah Santacroce appeared first on Sarah Santacroce.