The CTO Show with Mehmet Gonullu #178 Embracing Fear and Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship with Corrie LoGiudice
In our latest episode, we sit down with Corrie LoGiudice, a professional keynote speaker, coach, consultant, and fractional CMO/COO. Corrie walks us through her riveting journey from an art degree holder waiting tables to a senior vice president of her family's electronics distribution business, then to business coaching and consulting. She opens up about the personal challenges she faced, such as escaping an abusive relationship and the tragic suicide of her partner, which led to a significant turning point in her life.
As we continue our conversation with Corrie, she sheds light on overcoming fear and identifying your own talents for success. Corrie shares her own experience of being groomed for a corporate career but choosing to explore coaching instead. She provides a comprehensive explanation on building confidence through knowledge and experience. Corrie also emphasizes the importance of honesty with oneself, taking action, and recognizing one's talents. Listen in as she provides a useful framework for identifying and monetizing your unique talents.
Finally, Corrie offers invaluable insights on low-cost marketing and personal branding. She discusses the significance of passion in starting a business and how her childhood hobby of recording her voice inspired her to start her own podcast. She reveals some unconventional ways to generate business without relying on websites, content, social media, or paid ads. She stresses the importance of networking and how commenting on relevant online posts and conversations can showcase your value. We wrap up the episode by exploring how to stand out in a crowded market, taking the leap into entrepreneurship, and finding Corrie on social media and her podcast. Tune in for this insightful and inspiring conversation.
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