Episode 26: Champagne, Calendars & Connections: A PR Mom's Guide to Getting It Done
01/26/25 • 20 min
In this episode of Confessions From the Home Office, we are exploring the intersection of goal setting, networking, and running a successful business while managing family life. Nisha Patel, owner of a boutique PR (NPatel Communications) firm in Greenville, SC, shares her journey from TV reporter to PR business owner and full-time mom.
Key Topics Wendi and Nisha Discussed:
- Transitioning from journalism to PR
- Balancing business ownership with family life
- Strategic goal setting in Q4-start before the new year!
- Creating and managing think tanks for business growth
- The importance of networking and building connections
- Managing work schedules with family commitments
- Dealing with setbacks and maintaining focus
"Your business will grow if you put the work into it. That does not mean you have to be working on your business 24 hours a day, seven days a week." - Nisha Patel
Key Takeaways:
- Start goal setting early (Q4 for the next year)
- Begin networking with existing connections
- Take one day at a time and give yourself grace
- Set aside dedicated time to work on your business
- Don't view other business owners as competition
Nisha Patel is the owner of NPatel Communications in Greenville, South Carolina. With a background in television journalism as a former CBS and Fox affiliate reporter, she transitioned to PR and now runs her own boutique firm while raising her family.
Next Week's Episode: Join us for lessons learned from Wendi Hill's 20 years in business.
Subscribe and Follow: Find Confessions From the Home Office on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
Nisha can be reached: 864.384.2403 or [email protected]
Wendi Hill can be reached at [email protected] or 864-363-2000
Market Momentum is a full-service marketing consulting company located in Greenville, South Carolina. Market Momentum helps businesses plan and execute their marketing consistently, using online and offline tools. No marketing team member on staff? You probably don't need one. Companies outsource their marketing to us, and we become your Marketing Department. Get all of the expertise without all of the overhead.
Many clients struggle with the technology that goes along with marketing. Don't worry. We have you covered. When you work with us, you get marketing and the technical support you need for your marketing platforms. To learn more, visit marketmomentum.biz.
#marketingconsulting #marketingpodcast #marketmomentum #wendihill #greenvillescmarketingconsulting #digitalmarketinggreenvillesouthcarolina
In this episode of Confessions From the Home Office, we are exploring the intersection of goal setting, networking, and running a successful business while managing family life. Nisha Patel, owner of a boutique PR (NPatel Communications) firm in Greenville, SC, shares her journey from TV reporter to PR business owner and full-time mom.
Key Topics Wendi and Nisha Discussed:
- Transitioning from journalism to PR
- Balancing business ownership with family life
- Strategic goal setting in Q4-start before the new year!
- Creating and managing think tanks for business growth
- The importance of networking and building connections
- Managing work schedules with family commitments
- Dealing with setbacks and maintaining focus
"Your business will grow if you put the work into it. That does not mean you have to be working on your business 24 hours a day, seven days a week." - Nisha Patel
Key Takeaways:
- Start goal setting early (Q4 for the next year)
- Begin networking with existing connections
- Take one day at a time and give yourself grace
- Set aside dedicated time to work on your business
- Don't view other business owners as competition
Nisha Patel is the owner of NPatel Communications in Greenville, South Carolina. With a background in television journalism as a former CBS and Fox affiliate reporter, she transitioned to PR and now runs her own boutique firm while raising her family.
Next Week's Episode: Join us for lessons learned from Wendi Hill's 20 years in business.
Subscribe and Follow: Find Confessions From the Home Office on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
Nisha can be reached: 864.384.2403 or [email protected]
Wendi Hill can be reached at [email protected] or 864-363-2000
Market Momentum is a full-service marketing consulting company located in Greenville, South Carolina. Market Momentum helps businesses plan and execute their marketing consistently, using online and offline tools. No marketing team member on staff? You probably don't need one. Companies outsource their marketing to us, and we become your Marketing Department. Get all of the expertise without all of the overhead.
Many clients struggle with the technology that goes along with marketing. Don't worry. We have you covered. When you work with us, you get marketing and the technical support you need for your marketing platforms. To learn more, visit marketmomentum.biz.
#marketingconsulting #marketingpodcast #marketmomentum #wendihill #greenvillescmarketingconsulting #digitalmarketinggreenvillesouthcarolina
Previous Episode
Episode 25: Stand Out or Step Aside: 10 Ways to Boost Your Business Visibility
This week on Confessions From the Home Office Podcast, you'll learn how to get noticed when you put your business or content out into the world. Here are ten strategies!
- Own Your Digital Real Estate
- Build and actively maintain your website
- Ensure site is fast and mobile-friendly
- Optimize for voice search
- Run speed tests using tools like Page Speed Insights
- Check core web vitals
- Test on multiple devices and browsers
- Reuse and Repurpose Content
- Transform podcast content into multiple formats
- Create show notes, social media posts, blog posts
- Adapt content for different platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
- Don't hesitate to reshare valuable content
- Local SEO
- Verify business with Google
- Regular updates on Google My Business listing
- Use specific local keywords
- Create targeted landing pages for services
- Micro Communities
- Join relevant Facebook groups, Reddit, Slack, Discord
- Build rapport before promoting
- Spend 10-15 minutes daily engaging
- Focus on providing value
- Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations
- Partner with complementary businesses
- Host joint events
- Example: Photographer partnership for headshot workshops
- Start small and test what works
- Personal Brand Evolution
- Balance personal and business content
- Share appropriate behind-the-scenes content
- Stay authentic and transparent
- Don't overshare or compromise privacy
- Video Content Revelation
- Embrace video despite discomfort
- Start with short-form content (reels, stories)
- Basic equipment needed: microphone, ring light, laptop stand
- Utilize 3-minute format for reels
- Podcast Guesting Strategy
- Research compatible podcasts
- Prepare pitch materials (bio, headshot, links)
- Highlight value you can bring
- Follow up consistently
- Email Marketing
- Build and maintain email list
- Segment audience appropriately
- Utilize LinkedIn newsletters
- Send targeted content to different segments
- Talk to People
- Attend networking events regularly
- Meet one-on-one with industry connections
- Follow up after meetings
- Build trusted relationships
Action Item:
Conduct an audit of your current visibility and find the gaps!
Coming Next Week:
Special guest from the PR world sharing tips and ideas!
Sponsor: Patriot's Beef Club - Premium USDA prime beef from family-owned farms. To learn more visit: patriotsbeef.com/america
Contact Wendi Hill with questions! [email protected]
Market Momentum is a full-service marketing consulting company located in Greenville, South Carolina. Market Momentum helps businesses plan and execute their marketing consistently, using online and offline tools. No marketing team member on staff? You probably don't need one. Companies outsource their marketing to us, and we become your Marketing Department. Get all of the expertise without all of the overhead.
Many clients struggle with the technology that goes along with marketing. Don't worry. We have you covered. When you work with us, you get marketing and the technical support you need for your marketing platforms. To learn more, visit marketmomentum.biz.
#marketingconsulting #marketingpodcast #marketmomentum #wendihill #greenvillescmarketingconsulting #digitalmarketinggreenvillesouthcarolina
Next Episode
Episode 27: What I’ve Learned After Owning a Business 7,300 Days
In this special 20th anniversary episode of Confessions from the Home Office, I'm sharing 10 lessons I've learned since starting my business on February 1, 2005.
NOTE: I was not wearing my glasses when I was calculating the days. I said over 9000 days on the podcast. I am not a math whiz. LOL! It's 7300 days!
Lessons range from not scaling to a huge company, staying ahead and prepping, and how you have to evolve.
Watch/listen to learn all 10.
Thank you to all of my supporters. 20 years went by in a flash! Here's to many more!
This episode can be found on major podcast platforms including Apple, Audible, Spotify, and Pandora, as well as on YouTube.
Contact: [email protected]
Market Momentum is a full-service marketing consulting company located in Greenville, South Carolina. Market Momentum helps businesses plan and execute their marketing consistently, using online and offline tools. No marketing team member on staff? You probably don't need one. Companies outsource their marketing to us, and we become your Marketing Department. Get all of the expertise without all of the overhead.
Many clients struggle with the technology that goes along with marketing. Don't worry. We have you covered. When you work with us, you get marketing and the technical support you need for your marketing platforms. To learn more, visit marketmomentum.biz.
#marketingconsulting #marketingpodcast #marketmomentum #wendihill #greenvillescmarketingconsulting #digitalmarketinggreenvillesouthcarolina
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