Thestoryographist.com and shawnkunkler.com present: Soloprenuer180 Episode 26, Embracing your personality defaults to GROW your business

As a solopreneur, personality isn't everything; it's EVERYTHING. How you keep yourself motivated during the hard times and your ability to play nice with others are essential in making a business stick. Having an entrepreneur style personality to start with will improve your chances of success. However, as unique creatures, we all have individual traits that, while a little quirky, make us who we are. Recognizing those traits will help you to know yourself a bit better and work better with other solopreneurs.

This week, San Francisco Realtor Agent Shawn Kunkler and The Storyographist explore their personality defaults to help you better understand how personality quirks can help lead a successful business. 

Things you will learn in this episode:

• Trial & Error
• How to win at chess
• Embracing uniqueness
• Enjoy the simple things
• Get sucked in and loving it.

Books Referenced:
The E-Myth

You can connect with Shawn and The Storyographist on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @solopreneur180. We'd love to connect with you.

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Thestoryographist.com and shawnkunkler.com present: Soloprenuer180 Episode 25, Why everyone needs to create Videos Videos VIDEOS

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is priceless. As a solopreneur, you should be taking advantage of videos instead of standing on the sidelines and waiting. 

Videos have become a significant part of branding and sales. More customers are jumping on their tablets and smartphones to learn about new companies, and almost 90% of these customers rely on video to help them decide if they want to do business with you or not. 

You know this and want to do promo videos. Unfortunately, your fear of the unknown and your perfectionism is holding you back (not to mention your lack of time.) However, don't let that stop you from adding a robust digital asset to your arsenal. 

This week, San Francisco Realtor Agent Shawn Kunkler and The Storyographist explore the world of content creation and how video (or lack of it) impacts our business. The Storyographist shares her successes behind video creation and how doing the work landed her a couple of lucrative opportunities.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• Videos let people in
• Don't overinflate the process
• It's relationship marketing, not sales
• Pick an avenue and nurture
• Don't sweat the small stuff

Resources Mentioned:

• Gear recommended by The Storyographist:  https://thestoryographist.com/freebies

You can connect with Shawn and The Storyographist on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @solopreneur180. We'd love to connect with you.

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Thestoryographist.com and shawnkunkler.com present: Soloprenuer180 Episode 24, STOP being lazy! Do the Work!

Are these words from Bruno Mars' hit song "The Lazy Song" been ringing in your ears more often than they should?

"Today I don't feel like doing anything. I just want to lay in my bed.

I don't feel like picking up my phone so leave a message at the tone.

'Cause today I swear I'm not doing anything, nothing at all!"

The pressure a solopreneur feels can be daunting; it can take the passion out of what you do. While the flexibility of doing it on your terms is great, you still sometimes lack the motivation to continue moving forward. The stress of tracking finances, paying bills, and creating and maintaining client relationships would have anyone ready to throw their hands up in the air and quit. But.... if you keep at it.... it will all pay off.

This week, San Francisco Realtor Agent Shawn Kunkler and The Storyographist share their personal experiences of doing the work. And provide examples of how in the end, big deals were closed and new opportunities presented themselves.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• Showcase your success
• The secret sauce
• Get in front of your audience
• Stick to the plan
• Do the work

You can connect with Shawn and The Storyographist on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @solopreneur180. We'd love to connect with you.

Know another Solopreneur who feels trapped on an island alone? Show them some love and share this podcast.