Episode #030 the Start-Up Speakeasy

Guest: Shana LaFore

Shana LaFore started her career in the world of art and furniture design. After managing a high-end design showroom, then later transitioned her sales and business expertise into mentoring other creative types.

In this episode, we talk about how Shana challenges herself to take on big projects and continues to push the limits of her business and the unconventional methods she uses to get the word out and get people on board with her craziest ideas.

6 Steps to Make Your Crazy Ideas Contagious:

1. Step away to get a better perspective on things during the process

2. Tell your story + tell it often

3. Show your passion in your business and others will 'buy in'

4. Be open and honest about it and ask for help

5. Remember, doing what's right on paper doesn't always work

6. Make it easy for your audience + collaborators to share

Walk in their shoes... Make them feel welcome, important and like an honored guest.

- Make it fun and easy for them

- see it as having a guest in your home

- do good work + pay attention to the details

- Make people feel good when they work with you

Show notes are linked up at http://kristyoustalet.com/30

http://youtu.be/G9I3nQwLiqg

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