Introvertpreneur

If you're a long term listener of the podcast, you might remember in episode 1 I recommended four marketing methods for introverts - blogging, Pinterest, social media content and my favorite of all - email marketing. People always have a lot of questions about emailing their list, the big one being "are people getting annoyed with my emails?" and in today's episode, I'm debunking that myth and sha...

When the idea for today's episode came to me, I was so excited to dive into it, as I know that summit and bundle overwhelm is definitely real right now! If you've been in my community for any length of time, you'll know that I'm a huge summit and bundle fan, which means I have a large number of courses, programs, workshops and the like that have built up in my collection over time. It can be a bit...

In my first episode of season 3 of the podcast, "Season 3 of the Podcast and My 2023 Updates", I told you that I was going to work on a book this year - and I have been! I wanted to share it with you podcast listeners first and hope that you love hearing it. This chapter is around "introvert acceptance", which is important to me as for a long time I struggled to do just that, and I always felt lik...

If you're an introvert like me, (which, I'm sure you are since you're listening to this podcast!) you probably find it really difficult to talk about your offers, products or services. However, how can we expect people to buy from us if we don't let them know what we're selling? I wanted to share with you some thoughts I had recently around this and also give you a little challenge to complete onc...

Are you sick of being on pushy sales calls with people carrying out sleazy, icky tactics? Or worse, feel like you might have been taught to use some of these yourself and want to change up your techniques? Thankfully, there's been much more of a move towards ethical, trauma-informed marketing and copywriting strategies and also a move away from encouraging introverts to market themselves in ways t...

When you hear the term "upsell", do you think of a bro marketer just trying to get more money out of someone who's already purchased? Or do you think that the tech behind it is so far over your head that you don't even know where to start? Today's guest will help you to look at upsells in a new light, and explain all the ins and outs of upsells to help you get started with them in your business. O...

We're back for June's Coffee Chat episode which is packed full of lots of interesting topics! It's been a busy first half of the year, so there's a lot to get you listeners up to speed on. You might just find today's episode will inspire you to review your offers and shake up anything that isn't feeling aligned! As always, our coffee chat episodes are hosted with Julie C. Butler, a freedom busines...

As I'm pretty forgetful and have ADHD, it's so important to both me and my business that I have a really good set up in my project management tool to help me keep on top of everything I need to do. If you've been around a while, you might know that I absolutely love ClickUp and honestly, I couldn't run my business without it! There can be a pretty big learning curve with it though, and it often ho...

For the last three years, my Introvertpreneur Club has been the ultimate community for introverted entrepreneurs - a place of support, growth and camaraderie as we navigate all the challenges that arise in business. But, as time goes on - I've realized, it's so much more than just a membership. With three years' worth of content inside, it's a treasure trove for anyone new who joins! So I'm changi...

If you're looking for a simple way to get your business in front of new audiences as an introvert, then participating in bundles and summits are probably going to be the easiest techniques for you - although it might feel daunting! These methods provide a simple and impactful way to collaborate with other entrepreneurs, tap into fresh audiences and generate leads. Sharing details on these techniqu...

If you're feeling intimidated by the phrase "email funnels", you shouldn't be! They're actually quite simple in principle - a series of emails that someone on your list gets over a period of time. The power comes in making sure these emails can nurture and sell to your audience - without you even needing to be around! If you're thinking that this sounds like the answer to your introverted dreams,...

Have you been feeling like you want to drop social media, but have no idea how you would market your business otherwise? A great way to keep the connection with your audience could be through emailing them via your email marketing platform, but sometimes we worry that we are contacting them too often, or they are irritated by our emails. The other issue we have is that we just have no idea how to...

Do you find the thought of organizing your files and emails totally overwhelming and have no idea where to start? Are you thinking that if you could just start afresh and move forward without the backlog? Well, maybe you can! You might just need to know the ins and outs of where to start and how to start again on the right foot. In today's episode, Dara Sklar, productivity expert and Google Tool s...

One topic that I really enjoy sharing tips with my audience on is procrastination - mainly because I used to be a serial offender myself! I've definitely noticed that a lot of people with ADHD have a similar struggle to get things ticked off the to-do list and not leaving them half finished! While I'm still recovering from procrastination, I recently discovered how to make the mindset shift away f...

Do you think the words "icky", "sleazy" or "pushy" go hand in hand with the word "sales"? If you're cringing just imagining yourself on a Zoom call, you need to reconfigure how you think about sales - they are an essential part of running a business! Going over everything sales mindset with us today is Sandra van der Lee, owner of 2 online businesses, rehabilitated digital nomad, unapologetically...

In this third coffee chat episode, Julie and I discussed so many of our favorite parts in business! We've both been really busy recently, and so we definitely had a lot to talk about. We're recapping how our summits went recently, our new favorite softwares and the power of using data in your business. Get cozy and dive into today's episode!   In this episode, we'll dive into: How we've been over...

Are you struggling to manage multiple clients on retainers and feeling overwhelmed with the constant need to work just to keep up? If you're looking for a simpler and more efficient way to run your business, then VIP days could be the thing for you! By offering focused and intensive one-day services, you can streamline your workflow, make more money and provide your clients with an amazing experie...

Today's episode of The Introvertpreneur Podcast is a special one - it's our 100th episode! From releasing only two episodes a month to now two a week, it's been an incredible journey so far. I've made so many amazing connections with other entrepreneurs through this podcast so it's definitely one of my favorite parts of my business! I'm going to be doing a bit of a recap of my podcasting experienc...

Content - love it or loathe it? If you fall in the camp of the latter, you actually might just be overthinking it, making it much more challenging than it needs to be! You could be forgiven for thinking that new AI tools like ChatGPT could be the answer to your content struggles, however, relying solely on them isn't the answer - though they can be very effective in your content strategy as a whol...

Ready to take your brand to the next level? A professional brand shoot can do wonders for your business, making you stand out from the crowd and leaving a lasting impression. But let's be honest, the idea of finding a photographer, figuring out how to pose, and feeling comfortable in front of the camera can be daunting, especially if you're an introvert. However, with the right photographer to gui...

Content repurposing is a bit of a buzzword at the moment, but how can you ensure you're doing it in the right way? It's a great method to save time and energy by reusing your best content and maximizing its impact. Repurposing can make a single piece of content, like a blog or podcast episode, work harder for you so instead of constantly creating new content, you can recycle and reuse your best co...

Protecting your business legally is enough to make any entrepreneurs' head spin! From expensive lawyers to "legalese", it just feels easier to put our heads in the sand. What if it didn't have to be difficult? Joining us today to answer all our legal questions is Amira Irfan, an internationally renowned business lawyer, blogger, and coach behind A Self Guru, an online company that has been feature...

Procrastination and perfectionism often go hand-in-hand, and we have to work on both at the same time in order to increase productivity. Entrepreneurs, especially introverts, tend to struggle with these issues due to our constant internal thoughts. In today's episode, I'm going over my favorite techniques to identify why I'm procrastinating and how to move past it to accomplish those tasks that ha...

Selling can be a complex and often misunderstood process, especially for introverts like ourselves. It's crucial for us to become comfortable with sales to succeed in running our businesses. However, due to our lack of confidence, we may sometimes talk "at" our potential clients instead of actually talking "to" them, largely because we've warped our perceptions about the sales process. The good ne...

In this second coffee chat episode, my business friend Julie and I are discussing all things summits! We're definitely summit junkies - we've hosted 10 between us and attended many, many more. So it's safe to say, we really know what we're talking about and we've picked up a lot of tips along our journeys of hosting and attending summits. We think they're amazing for networking for both introverts...