How to Succeed as an Introverted Entrepreneur w/ Marketing Strategist + Coach Lindsay Stead

Ever felt that as an introvert, you're at a disadvantage in the business world? Or been told that to be successful in sales or marketing, you need to be more extroverted?

In this episode, I'm joined by Lindsay Stead, a business coach and social media expert who's here to tell us why those statements couldn't be further from the truth! Lindsay helps introverted women entrepreneurs build businesses they love without burning out. She shares her own personal journey of running a successful business as an introvert, and how you can use your introverted tendencies to your advantage.

We also chat about imposter syndrome, the dangers of comparisonitis, and how to find more joy and happiness in your business. If you're an introverted entrepreneur struggling to find your place in the business world, this episode is for you!

Join us as we discuss:

(1) What it means to be an introvert and how that affects your business

(2) Dealing with imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur

(3) Why networking can be tough for introverts and what to do about it

(4) Tips for building genuine relationships online

(5) Why following your gut instinct in business is always the best move

(6) Marketing strategies that work well if you’re shy or introverted

(7) What you can do to get over your fear of being on video

(8) Lindsay's biggest piece of advice for the woman who wants to start her dream business

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Chapters

• 3:51 Learn about Lindsay’s background and what she does
• 9:58 What made Lindsay quit her job and how she got started in her business
• 13:24 Why she loves working with women online business owners
• 16:11 How being an introvert or “shy person” doesn’t mean you can’t build an online business
• 18:57 Tips on how to get started with video marketing
• 22:44 Marketing strategies that work well for introverts
• 28:20 How to effectively sell yourself online for introvert business owners
• 33:01 Misconceptions that keep you stuck from seeing success in your business
• 36:36 Why comparing yourself to other business owners is harmful
• 42:45 Lindsay’s three keys for a successful online business
• 44:31 Lindsay’s biggest piece of advice for the woman who’s ready to take the leap into starting a business