Step into a world of possibilities in this week's episode of Life After Corporate, hosted by Deb Boulanger. Joining Deb is author, podcaster, founder and CEO of Powerful Professionals, Kim Walsh Phillips, as she shares her personal journey of leaving behind the corporate grind and embracing a life of entrepreneurial success. In this insightful conversation, Kim sheds light on the challenges she encountered as a woman in corporate America, the emotional hurdles of starting her own business, and the strategic moves that propelled her to astonishing heights. Kim reminds us that when it comes to overcoming the fear of rejection and finding success in life after corporate, you must remember this: you have the power to choose your audience and focus on those who truly align with your message. Don't waste your time and energy worrying about the naysayers and doubters, because they were never your potential clients to begin with. Embrace the nervousness and transform it into empowerment, knowing that every rejection brings you one step closer to connecting with the right audience. Don't reject yourself, keep moving forward boldly, and watch as your message resonates with those who are ready and waiting to hear it.
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Disc Assessment: [Dominance, Inducement, Submission, and Compliance] are behavioral self-assessment tools based on the year 1928-published DISC emotional and behavioral theory of psychologist William Moulton Marston. The tools are designed to predict job performance.
[00:01 13:10] Making Content Effective for Client Conversion
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Avoid generic content and focus on answering specific questions relevant to your target audience.
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Use resources like answerthepublic.com and chat GPT to identify specific questions people are asking.
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Overcome the fear of rejection by shifting focus from those who will never be your clients.
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Recognize that feeling nervous or scared is normal, but don't let it stop you from sharing your message.
[13:11 -22:04] Building a Community and Turning Followers into Paying Clients
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Acknowledge and embrace fear as you embark on a new journey.
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Develop content and overcome emotional blocks to connect with your target audience.
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Foster community by narrowing in on one big idea and talking about it consistently.
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Create a free course as a valuable offer to attract potential clients.
[22:05 - 26:31] Challenges in Scaling Up and Building a Team
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COO and assistant played crucial roles in managing and coordinating the team
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Hiring based on DISC personality profiles rather than skill sets or past experience
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Team members were selected from the community or through personal connections
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The business's purpose is to eliminate burnout and prioritize holistic well-being
[26:32 - 27:38] Lessons Learned on the Entrepreneurial Journey
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Discovering the importance of aligning personal joy with serving others
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Building a business based on serving others while still prioritizing self-care
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Making difficult decisions that may not please everyone in your life
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Living a purposeful life filled with joy and fulfillment
[27:39 - 29:40] Closing Segment
Connect with Kim Hanssen
Website: Kim Walsh Phillips
Website: Powerful Professionals
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"Don't let the fear of rejection limit you from reaching the right audience with your message."... Kim Walsh Phillips
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