The No Frills VA Podcast
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The No Frills VA Podcast
Robbie Samuels: Networking to a Small List with Big Results
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Robbie Samuels is an author, speaker, and business growth strategy coach recognized as a networking expert by Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Lifehacker, and Inc. He is also a virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom producer recognized as an industry expert in the field of digital event design by JDC Events.
In this week’s episode, Robbie shares:
1:32 - How the pandemic catapulted his business;
3:43 - What it meant to build a business and be an “overnight” success;
6:45 - Why it’s important to have an email list;
9:41 - What to include in your emails;
12:59 - What a little P problem is;
16:00 - Why the traditional sales funnel is broken;
21:49 - The reason you hesitate to invest in your business;
24:04 - Why people overestimate their ability;
28:15 - Offering value while networking;
30:05 - Why free content is valuable;
35:07 - Letting your network know what you do;
37:08 - Your throughline when you’re doing all the things;
38:50 - Having specific clients for your offers;
42:23 - How to wake up your network;
45:29 - What makes you a successful business owner;
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