In this episode of Easy Style with Sami, we welcome thought leadership marketing specialist Kelly Schuknecht. Kelly shares her journey from working in corporate America to starting her own business just under two months ago. Despite being new to entrepreneurship, she has quickly grown her business, focusing on helping thought leaders and professionals build their platforms. Kelly discusses her 10-year journey that involved working in publishing, freelancing, and marketing, and how her experiences eventually led her to entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone, building genuine connections, and finding the right community for support. Kelly also talks about her plans to grow her business further by hiring a team and continuing to provide value to her clients.
In this episode we discuss
🔹 How Kelly navigated the transition from a corporate job to starting her own business
🔹The importance of building a supportive community, both online and offline
🔹Strategies for overcoming risk aversion and building confidence as an entrepreneur
🔹Tips for managing the reactions of friends and family when pursuing your passion
🔹Kelly’s advice for others considering taking the entrepreneurial plunge
Want to skip ahead?
00:57 Kelly’s Background and Career Shift
04:24 Building a Thought Leadership Platform
06:40 Navigating Challenges and Finding Support
20:53 Future Goals and Business Growth
24:24 Trusting Yourself and Handling Opinions
28:02 Navigating Isolation and Finding Community
30:00 The Importance of Side Hustles
32:24 Starting and Growing a Business
36:17 Building Genuine Connections Online
41:53 Overcoming Opinions and Staying True to Your Vision
Kelly Schuknecht
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