18. How to keep showing up when it feels like no-one is listening

04/13/20 • 29 min

In this episode I share my tips on how to keep showing up, even when you’re just getting started and it feels like you’re talking into an echo chamber where no-one is hearing you. With practical tips and insight from my own journey, I’ve got loads of fresh ways to think about it and to keep you consistent.

I cover:

Focusing on being internally motivated, not externally.
Cultivating self-belief - what you have to offer is valuable.
Trusting that people are listening and watching, even if they don’t engage.
Understanding you’re not perfect and that’s okay.
Stop obsessing about your metrics and reach. Focus on the quality of your content instead.
It takes time - it takes 10 years to become an overnight success.
Put the blinkers on and ‘stick to the knitting.’ Just do you, stop comparing yourself to others.

For episode show notes, resources and links, head to: https://vickyshilling.com/juststartnow-podcast

I cover:

Focusing on being internally motivated, not externally.
Cultivating self-belief - what you have to offer is valuable.
Trusting that people are listening and watching, even if they don’t engage.
Understanding you’re not perfect and that’s okay.
Stop obsessing about your metrics and reach. Focus on the quality of your content instead.
It takes time - it takes 10 years to become an overnight success.
Put the blinkers on and ‘stick to the knitting.’ Just do you, stop comparing yourself to others.

For episode show notes, resources and links, head to: https://vickyshilling.com/juststartnow-podcast

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17. How to create content that connects with Ruth Poundwhite

Today I’m talking to Business Mentor Ruth Poundwhite. We talk about creating content that truly connects and builds the engaged audience we are all seeking, to inform and inspire our work and turn into paying customers.

In this episode we cover:

Creating content that shares your story and resonates with other people.
Connecting with people where they are right now through your content and your language and topics.
What to do if you’re really struggling to come up with content ideas.
What content doesn’t resonate.
Showing up and giving it a go, whether your content connects or not.
The importance of repeating things that are important - because not everyone hears it the first time.

For episode show notes, resources and links, head to: https://vickyshilling.com/juststartnow-podcast

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19. How to launch a health product with no funding with Squirrel Sisters

In this episode I’m talking to Gracie and Sophie from Squirrel Sisters. I was inspired to get them on the podcast when they shared how they had successfully launched their products into stockists like Holland & Barrett, with no external backing. We talk brand building, market research and who to rely on in business.

We discuss:

Fear of judgement when you’re just starting out
Running a lean, flexible business that suits your lifestyle.
Building a brand and having values, a tone and an ethos that runs through everything you create.
Finding your confidence in your own brand voice and not getting distracted by what other people are doing.
The advantage of being known for one thing and becoming an expert at your specific area.
Working with people that respect you and support you, rather than undermining you.
Tapping into networks so you don’t feel alone.
Being open to feedback and doing market research.

For episode show notes, resources and links, head to: https://vickyshilling.com/juststartnow-podcast