

Entrepreneur Conundrum
Virginia Purnell
Join Virginia Purnell as she speaks to growing entrepreneur startups in the different ways that they are trying to become a subject matter expert. The unique thing about this show is that we are not talking to people who have been and done it and are all over the internet as superstars. We are talking to the average growing entrepreneur who is trying to get visible in their market.
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Oct 11, 2021 • 33min
More Money in the Pockets of Female Entrepreneurs with Jessica Totillo Coster
[00:01:04] Virginia: So how did you get to kind of get you are today? Like how did your journey come to be?[00:02:38] Virginia: That's exciting. Have you gotten busy the last couple of years then?[00:05:05] Virginia: So your clients that you work with now, what are some of the common mistakes you see them making?[00:07:19] Virginia: Who's your ideal client?[00:08:35] Virginia: So what do you, how do you get in front of those people?[00:12:34] Virginia: What are a couple of big goals that you have that you're hoping to achieve in the next couple of years?[00:13:58] Virginia: How do you feel like those goals? So implementing some courses and, and helping. That X number of female entrepreneurs. How do you think that will affect your business?[00:15:34] Virginia: Have you ever thought about doing group coaching or group masterminds?[00:18:02] Virginia: What do you feel is your number one roadblock that might be in the way of you reaching those goals?[00:21:52] Virginia: So what’s the best advice you've ever received?[00:25:31] Virginia: What's the best advice you've ever given?[00:27:42] Virginia: Is there anything that you would like to share that I haven't asked you yet? Jessica Totillo CosterHome - eCommerce BadasseryeCommerce Badassery on Apple PodcastsFacebook:Ecommerce BadasseryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecommercebadassery/Virginia Purnellhttp://facebook.com/distinctdmhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiapurnell/ Virginia PurnellFunnel & Visibility SpecialistDistinct Digital Marketing(833) 762-5336virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.comwww.distinctdigitalmarketing.comBook a Free Call http://bit.ly/DDMBookACallEC

Sep 27, 2021 • 17min
EC 79 : Susan Elizabeth Making a Difference in Women's Businesses !
[00:01:25] VIRGINIA: Was it hard? Or do you have any tips or anything like that? For those who might be listening that have that hard time from pulling themselves out from the learning and start implementing.00:02:07] VIRGINIA: So when you were on like your office job or your nine to five, was that kind of like a similar role with what you're doing right now? Or was it kind of completely different?[00:02:51] VIRGINIA: So what do you like most about the work that you get to do now?[00:03:38] VIRGINIA: So who is your ideal avatar? [00:04:20] VIRGINIA: How do you get in front of them? [00:05:06] VIRGINIA: So a lot of networking and referrals is kinda what you'll see? [00:06:11] VIRGINIA: So what are a couple of goals that you're looking to achieve over the next year? [00:06:44] VIRGINIA: Do you think that we get hit double hard being women entrepreneurs with trying to do it all?[00:07:21] VIRGINIA: Has that helped you with growing a team and getting the right people on your team? [00:08:02] VIRGINIA: What were your thoughts when you first hired on a team member? [00:08:50] VIRGINIA: So going back to some of your big goals and how would that change your business? [00:09:53] VIRGINIA: What do you think is your number one roadblock that might be holding you back? [00:10:26] VIRGINIA: So with everything that you have achieved over the last few years, what's the big challenge for you now?00:11:09] VIRGINIA: What's the best advice that you have ever received?[00:11:58] VIRGINIA: What's the best advice you've ever given?[00:13:04] VIRGINIA: So with your business and stuff, did you at the beginning, did you worry about a mission statement or a vision statement or anything or was that kind of evolved as you went along?[00:14:01] VIRGINIA: Did you notice a difference in your business once you put that mission and vision statements out there? Like the before and after.[00:14:45] VIRGINIA: Do you have any tips for us on how to effectively do that or even get started with that?[00:15:40] VIRGINIA: So is there anything that I haven't asked you or that we haven't touched on that you would like to share with us?Susan ElizabethHome - Operations Made Easyhttps://www.instagram.com/heysusanelizabeth/ Virginia Purnellhttp://facebook.com/distinctdmhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiapurnell/ Virginia PurnellFunnel & Visibility SpecialistDistinct Digital Marketing(833) 762-5336virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.comwww.distinctdigitalmarketing.comBook a Free Call http://bit.ly/DDMBookACallEC

Sep 20, 2021 • 32min
EC 78 : Fearless Business Speaker with Robin Waite
[00:00:45] VIRGINIA: So first off how'd you get started on the entrepreneurial? [00:02:14] VIRGINIA: So you help your clients to be able to determine more of their pricing points and stuff like that. Then So is that a main one that you see your avatar your ideal clients making?[00:06:52] VIRGINIA: How much is her website?[00:09:57] VIRGINIA: You're going to need a much bigger why for sure. [00:10:00] Business entrepreneurs that you help with their pricing and stuff like that. Who are your ideal clients with that? [00:19:45] VIRGINIA: What do you do to get in front of your ideal clients?[00:21:10] VIRGINIA: What are some of your big goals that you've have with your business in the next couple of years?[00:22:47] VIRGINIA: And it's nice that you're not focusing on the money aspect, right? Like it's one thing that you had mentioned earlier as well neither do I[00:23:44] VIRGINIA: What do you feel is like the number one roadblock from stopping you from reaching your goals there? [00:27:32] VIRGINIA: I have really enjoyed our interview, but we are unfortunately running out of time. Is there anything that you would like to leave with us that I haven't asked you yet? Robin Waitehttps://robinwaite.comhttps://fearless.bizTwitter: https://twitter.com/RobinMWaiteFacebook: https://facebook.com/RobinMWaiteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/RobinmwaiteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinmwaite/Virginia Purnellhttp://facebook.com/distinctdmhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiapurnell/ Virginia PurnellFunnel & Visibility SpecialistDistinct Digital Marketing(833) 762-5336virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.comwww.distinctdigitalmarketing.comBook a Free Call http://bit.ly/DDMBookACallEC

Sep 13, 2021 • 41min
EC 77 : Be an Amazing Human with Stephynie Malik
[00:03:44] VIRGINIA: So, did you just take the leap at, or did you stay at corporate while you built up the other one? [00:05:42] VIRGINIA: So you work basically two different areas with in your company. So you have the crisis side and then you have the consulting side, correct? 00:08:27] VIRGINIA: So how do you get in front of each of your individual avatar on those your ideal clients?[00:10:48] VIRGINIA: So is there kind of like a technique or a tip that you wish more of your clients knew about?[00:12:54] VIRGINIA: So what are some of your big goals that you're looking to achieve over the next one to two years? 00:17:22] VIRGINIA: So how would those goals change your business?[00:21:20] VIRGINIA: So do you think there's a roadblock of what do you think it might be? [00:28:27] VIRGINIA: What would you say would be the best advice that you have ever given?[00:31:30] VIRGINIA: Wow. So that's the best advice you've ever been given?[00:35:07] VIRGINIA: One thing I did want to ask though, so if you don't know what you don't know, do you have any tips around that? [00:40:19] VIRGINIA: So is there Anything else that you wanted to share with us that I haven't asked you yet?Stephanie MalikSMALIK EnterprisesStephynie Malik | Linktree Virginia Purnellhttp://facebook.com/distinctdmhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiapurnell/ Virginia PurnellFunnel & Visibility SpecialistDistinct Digital Marketing(833) 762-5336virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.comwww.distinctdigitalmarketing.comBook a Free Call http://bit.ly/DDMBookACallEC

Sep 6, 2021 • 21min
EC 76 : LinkedIn Makeover with Donna Serdula
[00:01:30] VIRGINIA: Can you talk a little bit about like your, Entrepreneurial journey? [00:05:35] VIRGINIA: How did you get over the asking for money thing you're going to share that with us?[00:08:13] VIRGINIA: Who is your ideal client? Who do you try to get? [00:10:27] VIRGINIA: So what would be a tip that you have on optimizing a LinkedIn profile to get found?[00:12:16] VIRGINIA: So, how would you suggest increasing that? So just randomly finding somebody and friend requesting them, or does it have to be somebody or should it be more somebody, you know, what are your thoughts on that?[00:14:27] VIRGINIA: What would be this kind of shifting a little bit, what's kind of your, what's a couple of big goals that you have the next one to two years?[00:15:36] VIRGINIA: how would all of those goals affect a business? [00:15:49] VIRGINIA: What's the best advice that you've ever received?[00:17:29] VIRGINIA: What's the best advice you've ever given?[00:18:58] VIRGINIA: Is there anything that we haven't talked about today that you'd like to share with us? Donna SerdulaHomepagePodcast:Dream Big with Big DreamersLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todonnaFacebook:LinkedIn MakeoverIG: https://www.instagram.com/donnaserdula/ Virginia Purnellhttp://facebook.com/distinctdmhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiapurnell/ Virginia PurnellFunnel & Visibility SpecialistDistinct Digital Marketing(833) 762-5336virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.comwww.distinctdigitalmarketing.comBook a Free Call http://bit.ly/DDMBookACallEC

Aug 30, 2021 • 16min
EC 75 : FEM Founder Kristin Marquet
[00:01:30] VIRGINIA: So what inspired you to become an entrepreneur?[00:02:33] VIRGINIA: That's awesome. Well, who's your client audience? Like who would be your ideal people?[00:03:09] VIRGINIA: What are some common mistakes that you see them making?[00:04:16] VIRGINIA: What do you guys do to get in front of your ideal client?[00:05:53] VIRGINIA: So do you mean TV? Does that include YouTube or is YouTube kind of like a separate area?[00:06:30] VIRGINIA: So what are a couple of big goals that you have for your company in the next year or two?[00:07:16] VIRGINIA: Do you feel like you have any roadblocks that are stopping you from kind of getting where you want to go?[00:08:34] VIRGINIA: So do you have any advice on getting influencers to endorse us like our products or services or anything like that?[00:09:12] VIRGINIA: Do you have any tips on how we can generate more media coverage about hiring like a PR firm?[00:10:25] VIRGINIA: So what's the best advice you have ever received?[00:12:53] VIRGINIA: Is there anything that you would like to share with us that I haven't asked?Kristin Marquetfemfounder.comarquet.companyInstagram.com/femfounderTwitter.com/kristinmarquet Virginia Purnellhttp://facebook.com/distinctdmhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiapurnell/ Virginia PurnellFunnel & Visibility SpecialistDistinct Digital Marketing(833) 762-5336virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.comwww.distinctdigitalmarketing.comBook a Free Call http://bit.ly/DDMBookACallEC

Aug 23, 2021 • 23min
EC 74 : SME Growth and Impact with Michael Haynes
[00:00:48] VIRGINIA: So what made you leave the corporate world? [00:02:52] VIRGINIA: So what are some common mistakes that you're seeing, some of your clientele making?[00:05:37] VIRGINIA: Focusing on the research that you've done with your who and where they hang out and stuff like that. What do you do to get in front of them? [00:07:23] VIRGINIA: So is that more like the chamber of commerce type of thing? [00:09:24] VIRGINIA: So where do you want to go in the next two years? Like, what are your big goals? [00:11:17] VIRGINIA: So with implementing the revision of your book and the masterminds and stuff like that, what would, how would that change your business?[00:12:55] VIRGINIA: Do you think there's a roadblock that's stopping you from getting there?[00:15:29] VIRGINIA: What's the best advice that you have ever received?[00:16:27] VIRGINIA: So what's the best advice that you've ever given?[00:17:45] VIRGINIA: So if someone was to come and work with you, so you'd help them identify and hone in if they haven't already like their avatar?00:19:30] VIRGINIA: Is there anything that I haven't asked yet, but you'd like to share? Michael HaynesBusiness Consultants Sydney - Grow Your SME with Listen Innovate GrowLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-haynes-lig/Facebook -Michael Haynes - Marketing Adviser for SMEsTwitter -2Excellyourbiz Virginia Purnellhttp://facebook.com/distinctdmhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiapurnell/ Virginia PurnellFunnel & Visibility SpecialistDistinct Digital Marketing(833) 762-5336virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.comwww.distinctdigitalmarketing.comBook a Free Call http://bit.ly/DDMBookACallEC

Aug 16, 2021 • 35min
EC 73 : Family Freedom and Affluence with Shayla Boyd-Gill
VIRGINIA: [00:01:03] So when you started this, so were you an entrepreneur before you started homeschooling?VIRGINIA: [00:03:40] Did you find that it kind of took the love. of, or like the enjoyment out of it, away for you. VIRGINIA: [00:05:00] I think his name is Eric Edmonds, but he was like, if you are going to start a business because you love it, build it and set it up in such a way that you have an exit strategy, like a legitimate way of selling your business in five years, because interests change.?VIRGINIA: [00:08:11] Do you ever feel torn or did you ever feel torn?VIRGINIA: [00:11:11] you are mainly focused with service-based businesses, but who would be like your ideal avatar? VIRGINIA: [00:12:24] Do you have like a quick tip that you could give on how they can maximize their time? Like, what would you suggest?VIRGINIA: [00:16:38]When you ask them that question, do you kind of give him like a range of what the price would be too? VIRGINIA: [00:17:26] So how do you get in front of your new prospects, clients, customers, like what are you doing that way? VIRGINIA: [00:19:25] With, like the pre COVID you were going out and getting speaking and stuff like that, have you kind of restructured or rethought about, moving forward as things open up, what your plans are with that?VIRGINIA: [00:21:18] So, do you, what are some of your goals that you have over the next couple of years? VIRGINIA: [00:26:53] Do you think there's anything holding you back from achieving your goal? VIRGINIA: [00:28:24] Now what's the best advice you've ever received? VIRGINIA: [00:30:09] How long was it until you were able to see like, say like multiple or six-figure success that you're able to achieve?VIRGINIA: [00:33:13] what's the best advice that you have ever given?VIRGINIA: [00:34:25] How can everyone find out more about you and what you do? Shayla Boyd-GillHOME - Shayla Boyd-Gill Luxe Your BusinessShayla Boyd-Gill, Luxe Your Businesshttps://www.instagram.com/shayla.boydgill/shaylaboydgillShayla Boyd-Gillhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shaylaboydgill/Virginia Purnellhttp://facebook.com/distinctdmhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiapurnell/ Virginia PurnellFunnel & Visibility SpecialistDistinct Digital Marketing(833) 762-5336virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.comwww.distinctdigitalmarketing.comBook a Free Call http://bit.ly/DDMBookACallEC

Aug 9, 2021 • 24min
EC 72 : The CEO Partner Sonaya Williams
VIRGINIA: [00:01:06] So what made you want to go out on your own? VIRGINIA: [00:02:52] Who do you say your target audience or your niche is for your avatar?VIRGINIA: [00:03:58] How was this past year for you? Were you able to grow a lot with COVID and everything? VIRGINIA: [00:05:06] So how do you get in front of your ideal avatar, your ideal clients? VIRGINIA: [00:06:27] So your magazine, is it free or the subscription based fee?VIRGINIA: [00:08:19] What Are a couple common mistakes that you see some of your clients making?VIRGINIA: [00:11:56] How long would you say that they should be consistent for when they quote unquote try it?VIRGINIA: [00:13:04] What's a big goal or two or that you're Hoping to achieve the next couple of years? VIRGINIA: [00:14:21] So how do you think it would affect or change your business by implementing the done for you or the group style aspect? VIRGINIA: [00:17:31] So do you think there's any roadblocks from getting those implemented?VIRGINIA: [00:18:18] What's the best advice that you have ever received?VIRGINIA: [00:19:09] So what do you think the best advice that you have ever given is?VIRGINIA: [00:19:27] Do you think it's like a societal thing that we don't test ourselves? VIRGINIA: [00:21:05] So is there anything that we haven't talked about yet that you would like to share? VIRGINIA: [00:22:48] So your why was really big on keeping you motivated?Sonaya WilliamsHome - The CEO Partnerhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/theceopartner/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonayawilliams/The CEO Partnerhttps://www.instagram.com/theceopartner/ Virginia Purnellhttp://facebook.com/distinctdmhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiapurnell/ Virginia PurnellFunnel & Visibility SpecialistDistinct Digital Marketing(833) 762-5336virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.comwww.distinctdigitalmarketing.comBook a Free Call http://bit.ly/DDMBookACallEC

Aug 2, 2021 • 17min
EC 71 : Six Figures In Debt to a Multimillionaire with Genecia Alluora
VIRGINIA: [00:02:10] So, well, first off, I'm going to ask you about the F word with stuff. Yeah, the F word we've mentioned it a few times. So what. Does that mean? Cause I don't think it means what we think it means. VIRGINIA: [00:02:54] How do you find time to do it all?VIRGINIA: [00:04:49] You mentioned like the tasks that take the longest, like you might enjoy that, is that really the best use of your time? VIRGINIA: [00:05:43] How did you get started on your entrepreneurial journey or what made you want to be an entrepreneur?VIRGINIA: [00:09:08] So if we focus like for your soul rich women, do you kind of, do you have like an ideal avatar for that?VIRGINIA: [00:11:14] So how do you, especially with such a wide variety, how do you tend to get in front of your ideal avatars? VIRGINIA: [00:12:06] Have your speaking engagements increased now that things are kind of opening up more?VIRGINIA: [00:12:51] I had mentioned that you had a vision to support a million women. Do you have any other goals that you're hoping to achieve with the company in the next year or two? VIRGINIA: [00:14:44] What would you say would be like the best advice that you've ever received? VIRGINIA: [00:15:48] So what's the best advice you've ever given? VIRGINIA: [00:16:22] Exactly so I really appreciate you being here with us today. Is there anything that I haven't asked you or talked about yet that you'd like to share with us? Genecia AlluoraBusiness & Digital Marketing StrategistFacebook:Soul Rich WomanGenecia AlluoraInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/geneciaalluora/Twitter:GeneciaAlluora Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/genecia/https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulrichwoman/PinteresGenecia Alluora 羅鍏淇 ♡ (geneciaalluora) - Profile | Pinterest Virginia Purnellhttp://facebook.com/distinctdmhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiapurnell/ Virginia PurnellFunnel & Visibility SpecialistDistinct Digital Marketing(833) 762-5336virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.comwww.distinctdigitalmarketing.comBook a Free Call http://bit.ly/DDMBookACallEC