In this episode, Mary Gaul chats with Joyce Feustel, founder of Boomer Social Media Tutor. Joyce shares insights into her business, clientele, and lessons from her entrepreneurial journey. They discuss adapting to COVID-19, evolving workshops, and the benefits of her services. Joyce talks about overcoming fear, her success habits, and daily routines. The conversation covers the importance of community, accountability, volunteering, and reputation-building. Joyce also offers advice on taking bold leaps and the value of her LinkedIn and social media expertise. The episode concludes with how to access Joyce's resources and stay connected.
Joyce Feustel went full time with her Boomers’ Social Media Tutor business in March 2013 after she retired from a 17-year career in sales.
She provides consulting, tutoring and group/team training and consulting to help business owners and job seekers, especially those age 55 and older, to use LinkedIn more effectively and productively.
In 2024, she expanded her services to include a monthly workshop: “Enhance Your LinkedIn Profile,” through which up to four participants get feedback from Joyce and the other participants on selected sections of their LinkedIn profile.
(0:00) Introduction to the episode with Joyce Voistel
(0:49) Joyce Voistel and Boomer Social Media Tutor overview
(1:54) Unique aspects of Joyce's business and clientele
(4:15) Key business lessons from Joyce's journey
(6:07) Adapting to COVID-19 and changes in business model
(8:45) Evolution of Joyce's workshops
(10:41) Benefits of Joyce's services and working with her
(12:23) Overcoming fear and doubt as an entrepreneur
(14:42) Joyce's success habits and daily routines
(17:45) What motivates Joyce in her work
(19:42) Joyce's advice for taking bold leaps
(22:07) The role of community and accountability in success
(24:24) Volunteering, reputation-building, and Joyce's upcoming projects
(26:10) Why hire Joyce for LinkedIn and other social media help
(26:42) Accessing Joyce's resources and connecting online
(29:44) Conclusion and invitation to subscribe