Introverts Talking Business

Val Nelson is known as The Black Swan Coach, a mentor for fellow introverted women with big hearts. In this episode we chat about how she built her successful business. We talk about the importance of intuition AND gathering data, why focus groups can be one of the best things for your business, and what your values have to do with your business success.

Have you stopped making New Years Resolutions because they’re depressing. Or, are you on a roll with your current New Years resolution, but want another motivational trick up your sleeve?

Try the 3 Words Exercise.

Is writing a book on your bucket list? Author Steve Friedman has recently published his first book "In Search of Courage: An Introvert’s Story," which champions the path to embrace introversion as our super power for success at home and at work. In this episode Steve shares writing tips to finally get your book written (or blog posts published).

What introvert strength do you use the most in your business? Four introverts share their fascinating answers to this question.

Are you scared of public speaking? Podcast guest introvert Victoria Lioznyansky and I chat about how to get more comfortable with public speaking as an introvert.

I've been doing this podcast for introverted business owners for two years now, and in this episode I'll be sharing the three lessons that have made the biggest impact on me, plus I'll be sharing some questions you can ask yourself to learn from my mistakes.

In this final episode of the 4-part podcast series to help introverts get comfortable with sales calls, we’re discussing how to incorporate and empower your potential customer through "Conducting."

Conducting, in combination with Compassion, Curiosity, and Collaboration, make up my Inner Empathy Sales process, a process I designed to help myself, and other introverts, be more confident while doing sales calls and writing sales pages.

In this episode, fellow introvert Jessica Rodriguez and I chat about the skill of listening, sales, what makes a successful scalable offer, and myths about passive income.

As the Founder of Freedom Driven Success, Jessica Rodriguez has an unapologetic mission to help purpose-driven businesses expand beyond a 1:1 reliant business model with scalable offers that allow them to amplify their impact and profit, all while working less hours in the process.

In this second part of a 4-part series helping introverts get comfortable with sales calls, we’re discussing how to incorporate and empower your potential customer through collaboration.

Collaboration, in combination with Compassion, Curiosity, and Conducting, make up my Inner Empathy Sales process, a process I designed to help introverts be more confident with doing sales calls and writing sales pages.

In this episode Rebecca Inkrote and Thea Orozco discuss introversion, creating a business based on a need, and the Dos and Don'ts of creating a website for your business.

Rebecca is a web designer and WordPress consultant. She has focused on WordPress since 2014 and teaches handmade sellers who want to expand beyond Etsy how to create and launch their own ecommerce website.

Many introverts struggle with sales - both with sales calls and sales pages. In this first episode of a 4-part series, we’ll be discussing my Inner Empathy Sales process, and how you as an introvert can be more confident with doing sales calls and writing sales pages.

Does it feel like you're constantly chasing new clients? In this episode of the Introverts Talking Business Podcast, Brittany White-Volks and I talk about how to retain clients and whether the membership model is a good fit for all business owners.

Brittany helps overwhelmed business owners retain their customers for the long haul automagically so they can get off the launch roller coaster permanently.

Many introverts struggle with sales - both with sales calls and sales pages. In this first episode of a 4-part series, we’ll be discussing my Inner Empathy Sales process, and how you as an introvert can be more confident with doing sales calls and writing sales pages.

A short episode mentioning two resources I think will be of interest to people who want to further support the Black Lives Movement or who think that All Lives Matter is an ok response to the movement.

In this episode introvert Nikki Tucker and I chat about how her introversion effects her business, common reasons why people ignore their finances, and the three things Nikki asks herself to make her finances and her life easier.

Mom, Finance Professional; Divorce Financial Strategist; Foodie – Nikki Tucker is focused on helping female breadwinners prevent financial ruin during a divorce. She uses her zones of genius - strategy & training – to help women feel confident in their financial security.

Can you build a successful business while being an empathetic person? In this episode of Introverts Talking Business Bonnie Treece and I talk about how she doesn't need to do outbound marketing because she built her business on empathy. First by having empathy with her clients, and then empathy with herself.

Bonnie Treece is the founder of The Brain Domain, an educational services company located in Houston, TX. After founding her company at the age of 23, Bonnie has gone on to build a international brand with almost no marketing, fueled by client testimonials and Bonnie’s innate passion for helping students succeed.

Things suck right now. And I'm pretty sure we're all in agreement that "suck" is an understatement.

I've recently dealt with depression, and it occurred to me that a lot of the coping mechanisms that I learned from that experience are techniques I'm currently using to keep myself positive during this crisis.

In this episode I'm sharing 6 tips for staying strong and positive for all of my fellow introverted business owners out there.

How do you drum up more business with referrals and juggle being a introverted single mother? Kenya Moses is a seasoned entrepreneur, women’s well-being and fitness expert, author and speaker. She is the Founder of Be A Fit Mama, Inc. and has been featured in many publications, including Essence Magazine, PopSugar, eHow and Livestrong. Kenya is a single mother of two boys, a professional dancer, classically trained vocalist, and Tipi Specialist.

Business gurus tend to focus heavily on the extroverted parts of business, things like sales and marketing. What's often skipped over is the foundation of sales and marketing, and it's something that comes easy to us introverts—listening.

In today’s world we have access to amazing new technologies, but there are still technologies from the past, like letter writing, which can help us in our business.

History fanatic Liz Russel tells us how letter writing can open the door to better business communication.

In today’s podcast were talking about how to build a brand centered around you and your services, that connects emotionally with your audience, but still retains your introvert privacy. This isn't just applicable to marketing on social media, you also need to think about what privacy means to you when you're writing your about page, doing podcast interviews showing up at networking events, etc. Let's get down to business.

In today’s podcast were talking about how to build a brand centered around you and your services, that connects emotionally with your audience, but still retains your introvert privacy. This isn't just applicable to marketing on social media, you also need to think about what privacy means to you when you're writing your about page, doing podcast interviews showing up at networking events, etc. Let's get down to business.

What can we learn about business writing from the process of writing romance novels? A lot! In this episode of the Introverts Talking Business Podcast, Thea Orozco speaks to Sagan Morrow about how the lessons from Rhetoric (her educational background), and writing romance novels (her current job), can help you grow your business.

Sagan Morrow is a romance novelist and hosts the Indie Author Weekly podcast. She has a decade of experience as a freelance writer, and teaches productivity tips and action-oriented strategic planning—without the overwhelm—to solopreneurs through her online courses at SaganMorrow.com.

Are you worrying about juggling social media marketing and personal obligations during the holidays? In this podcast episode I'll walk you through the steps and the mindset you need to take a step back this holiday season while still bringing in business.

Hey fellow introvert business owners! The podcast is back with an exciting new format!

We now have seasons! And, you'll be hearing from a different type of guest. Expert professionals will be sharing fundamentals from their industry and we'll be deep diving into how those concepts can be applied to business. Listen to find out more!

Always be hustling, right? Um, no thanks. That's a recipe for disaster for this introvert. I'll be taking a step back from the podcast for two months, and it will return on November 4th with some awesome new episodes for you. In this episode I'll be explaining why I made this decision even though I'm nervous.

In this podcast episode Joyce and I discuss how she approaches getting referrals through LinkedIn and how to start taking care of your business's finances even though it might scare you.

Named one of the CPA Practice Advisor’s 40 under 40, Joyce M. Washington is a business strategist & virtual CFO who helps small business owners keep more of their profits, pay less in taxes and earn more money through savvy money management.

Celebrating the 1 year anniversary of Introverts Talking Business Podcast! A business podcast just for introverts, with host Thea Orozco.

This week special guest Heather Thorkelson and I chat about how she let go of FOMO to build two businesses. Heather is a Canadian dual business owner living in rural Sweden. She escaped the corporate world in 2010, opened up a small business strategy company, and after meeting her future husband in Antarctica in 2013, decided to open a polar expedition company in 2015. Heather is an incurable entrepreneur, keen to support like-minded business owners build sustainable businesses they love.

Conferences can be a great source of leads and connections. But they can also be very overwhelming. In this podcast episode I'll be going over 5 of my conference survival tips for my fellow introverts.

I'm still on an "introvert introspection vacation." This podcast episode is a replay of a Facebook Live where I share a mindset shift you can take if you feel uncomfortable with selling because it feels slimy.

Southern California and parts of Nevada recently experienced several earthquakes, which resulted in some some much needed introvert introspection for me and an important realization.

Katie Oswald is an introvert, autistic entrepreneur, and founder of Autistic Travel Coach. She uses travel as therapy and has transformed her life from one of isolation to become more confident, independent, and purpose-driven. Katie is passionate about helping other autistic people transform their lives through world travel.

Introverts Talking Business podcast is made by introverts, for introverts. Bringing your tips and inspiration to help your business thrive.

Us introverts have a lot going for us. We're great at going inward and thinking, but sometimes that's not enough and we can find ourselves stuck and unable to reach our goals... Thea Orozco is a mindset and marketing coach for introverts she can be found at introvertology.com

In this episode, our guest Tammy Fink will be talking about creating memorable connections as an introvert entrepreneur. Tammy is a professional graphic designer and brand strategist who helps people become brand champions within their own organization. She shares how she deals when things don’t turn out exactly the way she planned. She also talks about how you, as an introvert, can become visible and how you can put yourself out there in ways that are comfortable to you.

Tammy encourages you to share your voice to reach others. You are the only person that can tell your audience what they need to know. Speak and share your unique voice out into the world.

In this episode I talk about a recent troll experience, and about two concepts that helped me recover from that experience quickly.

Jessica Pan spent a year extroverting, and then wrote a delightful book about it! Jessica and I chat about her new book Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: One Introvert's Year of Saying Yes, and how her life changed in the process.

Jessica Pan is a journalist whose work has appeared in the Guardian’s Weekend magazine, The Cut, Refinery29, and Vice, among others. She has a degree in psychology from Brown University and is the coauthor of Graduates in Wonderland, an epistolary memoir about living in Beijing and Paris. She previously worked as a TV reporter and magazine editor in Beijing and now lives in London.

Oh yes, fellow introverts. It happened. I burnt out. In this episode I describe what caused this burnout and my last burnout, and what I’m doing to prevent it from happening again. 

It’s so common for business owners to burnout. So why aren’t we talking about it? Guest Audrey Holst shares all about how to create a burnout-proof business. 

Audrey Holst helps people recover from burnout by helping them connect their bodies and minds. Combining over a decade of experience teaching yoga and mindfulness with extensive training and work as a Certified Professional Coach, she teaches her clients how to tap into their natural resilience and agility so they can handle whatever comes their way.

“Don’t compare yourself to strangers on the internet.” How many times have you assumed that everyone has it all figured out except you. Today we’re talking about comparisonitis. 

Tired of online courses that promise you the world? In this podcast Michelle Warner and Thea from Introvertology talk about how to create a business the introvert way.

Michelle Warner is an online growth strategist who gets entrepreneurs unstuck. She’s been in digital marketing for 15+ years and has started and grown 2 companies of her own.

Last month I attended a big social media conference. While I learned interesting new strategies and tactics, I also had a mindset shift that effected how I saw myself and the world. 

Patricia Young, LCSW, is a therapist specializing in helping Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) understand how to turn their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. In this podcast we talk about why many Highly Sensitive Extroverts mistakenly believe they are introverts, as well as tips and tricks for making the most of Highly Sensitive traits.

Your potential clients have a world view, and that worldview effects whether they will want to buy from you or not. In this podcast episode we talk about how to find out that worldview, and why it's important.

This week we're actually not speaking with an introvert, we're speaking with an ambivert! Bruce Outridge is an artist, author, speaker, podcaster, and television host. He is the host of the podcast Cashing In On Creativity. In this episode we talk about how Bruce juggles his different interests and businesses. He has some great advice on building a business, why it's important to treat a business as a business, as well as helpful time-management tips.

Have you ever received a negative comment on social media that stung? In this week's podcast episode I talk about a recent negative comment I received and what I did to bounce back from it.

Anna Lundberg talks about the importance of treating your business like a business, not a hobby.

Anna Lundberg is the founder of One Step Outside, where she helps people around the world build businesses and create a lifestyle that allows them an unimagined sense of freedom, flexibility and fulfilment.

Does the idea of being visible make you feel nervous? In this episode I talk about why you should speak, even if your voice shakes.

Sarah is an internationally recognized LinkedIn Specialist & Online Presence Mentor who has personally coached over 1,900 entrepreneurs. She helps them position themselves as experts on LinkedIn so they get clients with ease. She's also the host of the 'Introvert Biz Growth' podcast.

A digital detox is when you intentionally take a break from the digital world. In this episode I share what it’s like to unplug from my digital devices for 24 hours even though I’m an online entrepreneur, and I talk about whether you should try to unplug too.

Angela Spang runs four businesses, but still manages to put her family first, always. Angela Spang is the founder, owner and managing director of the Award winning June Medical, an international medical device company operating since 2013. She also owns and runs a medical education company, London Medical Education Academy, and 2 other companies.

What do Maya Angelou and Kate Winslet have in common? They’ve both felt like frauds when it came to their career. In this podcast we discuss four steps to dealing with imposter syndrome. 

Rebecca Tracey, owner of The Uncaged Life talks about creating a successful business as an introvert. We talk about why introverts are great at online marketing, why a solid foundation and brand message are crucial, and the best thing she did to grow her business when she first got started.

Do you have to overshare online? Do you have to be authentic? In this episode we'll talk about whether it's ok to not share everything about yourself online. 

Jacob Marek and I chat about how he picked the wrong niche when he first started, why his current niche works, and why picking a niche is crucial for a successful biz. We also chat about where many people go wrong when it comes to choosing a niche.

Jacob Marek, Founder and Chief Explorer at IntroverTravels, designs life-changing travel experiences for curious introverts in unique places that emphasize nature, culture, and history. He lives, travels, and works abroad half the year as an "Entreprenomad" to experience the destination on a deeper level.

Janice Chaka is known as The Career Introvert. She's an accomplished entrepreneur with over 10 years of international HR experience. She helps introverted women overcome their challenges and achieve their personal and professional goals in what appears to be an extroverted world.

2018 is over and although I’m all about moving forward and focusing on the future, I also believe in learning from my mistakes.

I hope sharing this with you will mean you won’t have to go through these experiences either.

For a lot of people, New Years Resolutions do not work. Instead of long-term changes resolutions can lead to a decrease in self-trust. And self-trust, not to mention self-love, is a big part of making changes to your life.

In this podcast I talk about an alternative to New Years Resolutions for  introverts and what I’m doing instead to achieve success in 2019.

Fear. It can stop us, or we can be brave and go for our dreams anyway.

In this podcast, I share a recent experience with social anxiety, and how I coped.

Plus, something I teach my clients who are afraid of posting on social media.

Sitinee Sheffert is a social entrepreneur, blogger and speaker with a passion for empowering kids to make a difference. She is the founder of Giving Artfully Kids, a program that inspires kids to spread kindness through crafting-based service projects. 

Sitinee has been a featured TEDx speaker and a guest blogger for Scary Mommy and YFS Magazine and featured in Forbes.

I used to suck at sales. And of course, that effected my ability to make money as a business owner. But sucking at sales is something that can change. Learn about the mindset shift I had to make as an introverted entrepreneur to become confident with selling.

Kaylyn is the founder of the Digital Crusaders Agency and the Social Boss Movement. She is a social media strategist and manager who shares her experience and journey in hopes of inspiring other social media managers.

Movie previews can teach you a lot about marketing, like the importance of showing up in front of the right people. Plus, listen to hear my amazing (joking) movie preview voice.

Hannah has trained over 8000 Virtual Assistants and after 10 years of travel, is considered a digital nomad thought leader. Hannah is refreshingly direct and honest, and in this episode she dishes out tips on how to be a visible online leader when you really just want to live in a cave, what she thinks of Imposter Syndrome, and a big marketing mistake many introverts are getting wrong.

Did you know that marketing isn’t just telling people you have something they should buy? There’s actually 4 facets of marketing, and Promotional Strategy is only one of them. In this podcast you’ll learn what marketing really is, and 2 other classic concepts that will make your marketing efforts more effective.

Andy Mort and I talk discuss one of introversion's biggest strength - listening. And how listening has shaped nearly everything about his business. We also talk about how he fosters his creativity, the importance of a community, and what the ancient philosophy of stoicism can teach us about happiness.

Are you distracted by shiny new projects? Is your jealousy of people you see on social media effecting your mindset? In this week’s episode we’re talking about a little known fear that can stop you from reaching your goals - Fear of Missing Out, otherwise known as FOMO.

How can you become a confident entrepreneur? In this episode my guest body confidence coach Rebekah Storm shares what led to her crisis of confidence and what she did to regain it, plus insights on how confidence in dating is like confidence in business.

Rebekah Storm is a copywriter & body confidence coach who helps career driven women let go of perfectionism, feel at peace in their body, and embrace their expertise by overcoming self-doubt. 

In my many years of coaching introverts I’ve discovered that there’s one thing holding business owners from achieving their version of success. It's not Facebook ads. It's not not a great business plan. It's something much bigger. Listen to find out what it is.

Do you find social media marketing draining? In this episode we talk about the second step - consistency - to posting on social media without the major energy drain.

Beth Buelow on the changes she's seen in her 8 years of helping introverted business owners, and how she's transitioning into a new line of work. We also talk about how to handle conflict as an introvert, and the best way to handle fear. 

Do you find social media marketing draining? In this episode we talk about the first step in creating a strategy for showing up on social media without the major energy drain.

Kenya Moses shares the strategy that got her fully booked in her first year, her tips on self-care, and her views on marketing. Kenya is a seasoned entrepreneur who has been serving and supporting women in their physical and emotional well-being for over a decade. We also talk about how to get started with self-care and the importance of being clear on your target market. 

Are you a fan of in-person networking events? I’m not. Instead, I make professional connections in a way that is more aligned with my introverted nature.

In this show I talk about how my fellow introverts can use social media to create and maintain connections. Out of the dozen or so people I’ve lined up for an interview, I’ve met only one of these people in person. And yet, I have a great professional relationship with many of these interviewees.

How do you market authentically as an introvert and make business fun? Guest Cat Rose helps creative introverts show their work and get the exposure they deserve, but the lessons here are applicable to most solo entrepreneurs.

Is it true that all the great entrepreneurs are extroverts, and that us introverted entrepreneurs are doomed to struggle? (Spoilers) Find out why we can make great entrepreneurs!

A short introduction to the Introverts Talking Business Podcast. By an introverted business owner, for introverted business owners.