What this Introverted Solopreneur has Learned about Marketing

An introverted solopreneur thinking about marketing

According to Paul Cassarly’s article, Why Introverts Make Better Solopreneurs, more than half of the world’s freelancers and solopreneurs are introverts. But even when we’re great at what we do, introverts often struggle with self-promotion. Van Gogh was a genius at painting. However, he was also very introverted and shy. He couldn’t talk to people.…

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Challenges of the Introverted Blogger

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When I was a regular contributor to Introvert Retreat, I’d often do a Google search on ‘introvert’ to see if I could find something to blog about. One day my search led me to A Guide For The Introverted Blogger. In his fascinating article, Micah Sparacio explained that introverts are often sensitive to criticism, which…

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Creating Your Blogging Voice

When you launched your blog, did you develop a plan first, or did you just dive in? Although it may be easier just to start writing, you need to decide on a number of factors, including the voice of your blog. A good blog needs a clear and consistent voice that is communicated on every page. Consistency…

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How to Market Your Business with Confidence [video]

marketing with confidence

Doing something you’re good at and enjoy doing is an great starting point for a business. Unfortunately, it’s not enough. Many people barely get their business off the ground because they don’t have the confidence to market it successfully. Self-promotion is especially challenging for introverts. The thought of talking about ourselves, especially to total strangers, is…

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