Auditing and cleaning up your social media profile should be in your
list of priorities this new year. Some of you may have started on this
late last year but for those who haven't done so, it's still not too late
to change certain details of your online profile.
Keep in mind that first impression is always important hence, improving your online reputation should not be taken for granted.
By Wendy Chamberlain
Copyright 2014 Savvy Web Women Pty Ltd
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Wendy Chamberlain is the founder of
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Five Minutes with...
Question 1
What has been your biggest challenge in business and how did you overcome it?
I created face2faceidentity when I realized that building businesses online has
changed the way we do business. The focus of product = sale has shifted to
sharing information = building a relationship. The sale will come later.
I also noticed when I browsed online, there was one thing that irked me,
long screeds of text. I don't have time for that. But when I could click on a
video and have someone connect with me talking directly from the screen, I
was engaged.
Because I started a business around a trend that's fairly new, one of my biggest
challenges has been finding ways to let people know I'm here, when they're not
actually searching for me.
Question 2
If you had to start your business again from scratch, what would you do differently?
I've been building this business for over a year and if I was to start from scratch,
the first thing I would do is join groups and seek out groups just like this one. I'd also
get an assistant. It took me over a year of working 7 days a week, before I finally
admitted I was never going to be able to get it all done myself.
The result of having my fabulous assistant, apart from getting more work done,
is that there's more energy around what I'm doing and, best of all, I get a bit of
life back.
Question 3
Who do you admire and why?
Stumbling across, and searching for, the right kind of information, I am amazed
at the amount of remarkable women who have positioned themselves so well
online. I have so much admiration for their courage and generosity.
Some I've watched grow their business from the seed of an idea into something
much larger. Some I've watched change direction and focus, to answer the
needs of their customers. And always they are there, unstoppable and moving
mountains. God, I feel blessed to be born a woman.
Question 4
If takes a lot of determination and dedication to succeed in
business. What keeps you motivated?
To find myself doing something I'm passionate about is a blessing in itself.
Recently, I gave some thought to what I love doing most. My own work as a
voiceover artist tops the list. It's amazing!
Next, I love coaching people. Coaching is an intimate experience, based on trust.
It has to be, because you're sometimes asking people to expose their truth. This
is an exciting and incredibly satisfying way to work.
Question 5
What are your 3 biggest success tips?
I've worked all my adult life in my own business and I know this for a fact.
Success doesn't happen overnight. It's the prize for hard work. In my 30+ years
running my acting/voiceover business, I've learned these things:
-
Only do what you're passionate about! I was involved in an online business a few years ago, that I had no real passion
for. It failed but taught me that expensive and painful lesson.
- Trust your intuition! There will always be someone out there who will tell you that you can't do
something. Always trust your gut. If you screw it up, learn from the experience.
- Create collaborative relationships! You don't need a partner. But don't do it alone. Look for people you admire, who
you can collaborate with. If it doesn't last, then it's just a smile-and-a-handshake
farewell, with little pain.
Tell us about Abbe...
I am a Melbourne based Actor and Voiceover Artist, who teaches
those in business, who want to use web video as part of their online marketing,
the skills of performing to camera, how to create natural scripts and how to
position and make killer videos.
For more about Abbe, visit
www.Face2faceidentity.com.au.
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presentations and workshops are ideal for anyone looking to get savvy
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Social Media and the internet in business.
Wendy is an engaging MC who will keep your audience entertained whilst making sure your event runs smoothly and on time.
Where is Wendy Speaking Next?
2014
Events for 2014 will be added as dates are known.
About Wendy
Wendy Chamberlain is Founder & CEO of
www.SocialPropertySelling.com and
www.WendyMoore.net and committed to showing you how to leverage your presence online and how to be internet savvy.
If you liked today's issue, you'll love Wendy's products and coaching programs to help you leverage your online presence to better utilise the power of the internet.
Wendy made it to the very top of the corporate IT world, managing multi-million dollar budgets, before gut-wrenching stress
demanded she reappraise her life and follow her true passion.
With over 19 years experience in the Information technology industry, Wendy has turned her focus to combine her two passions - real estate and the online world and brings to the table her considerable experience in both arenas.
She continues to educate, empower and inspire others and
says, "It's all about education and gaining from other's experiences. I'm passionate about all things real estate and showing real estate agents and sellers alike how to get in front of an audience that wants to buy what they are selling."
You can learn more about Wendy and her services, programs and products at her website,
www.SocialPropertySelling.com.
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