In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I’m sitting down with the absolute marketing queen, Holli Fourniquet! Holli has spent 20 years in the marketing world—from wearing all the hats in the non-profit sector to managing million-dollar budgets for major destination agencies. She eventually hit a point where she was done building someone else’s dream and decided to launch Fifteen58 Productions so she could have the freedom to homeschool her son.

I am so excited for you to hear her story because Holli is the perfect example of "savage" action—she literally launched her business and booked a client in just three days! She’s also joining us at VA Fest Live to lead a hands-on Marketing Lab. This isn't just about listening to a PowerPoint; it's a roll-up-your-sleeves workshop where she’s helping our attendees build out an actual marketing strategy that fits their specific business.

Here’s what we dive into in this episode:

Holli’s journey from high-level corporate marketing to building a business rooted in motherhood and homeschooling.

Why cookie-cutter marketing plans don't work and how to create a strategy that actually feels good to you.

The incredible story of how she launched her business in a single weekend.

How she built The Launch Ladies, a powerful networking community where women actually do business with each other.

The massive ROI of getting in the room at in-person events and how "fangirling" over someone can lead to deep friendships and professional partnerships.

Why the value of a single session at VA Fest Live often exceeds the entire cost of the ticket.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the "algorithm" and all the complicated marketing tactics out there, Holli’s perspective on simplification and intentionality is going to be a breath of fresh air. Get ready to be inspired to move fast and build a brand that stands out!

Episode Outline:

Introduction and welcome to the episode (01:43)

Meet Holli Fourniquet: 20 years of marketing expertise and non-profit roots (02:44)

The transition from million-dollar corporate budgets to fifteen58 Productions (04:46)

Motherhood as a catalyst: The decision to homeschool and build a business (05:40)

Ditching cookie-cutter marketing plans for a personalized virtual assistant strategy (06:42)

What to expect at the VA Fest Live Marketing Lab (08:12)

The power of moving fast: How Holli launched her business in just 3 days (10:30)

Building community through The Launch Ladies networking group (11:00)

Generating ROI through authentic connections and referrals (13:02)

Simplifying the algorithm: Ditching the complex marketing tactics as a virtual assistant (19:33)

The "fangirl to friends" transition: Real-life networking success (21:55)

Analyzing the massive value of VA Fest Live for a virtual assistant (23:28)

Where to find Holli and join The Launch Ladies community (25:42)

Closing thoughts and next steps with Bre Cain (26:30)

Connect with Holli:

Launch Ladies Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelaunchladies

Done-for-you Marketing Strategy:

Social Media Audit:

Brand Audit:

Website:

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