TGP 27 - Andrea Bentschneider goes Beyond History
10/08/15 • 58 min
Andrea Bentschneider has been actively conducting systematic genealogical research for over 20 years. Founding her company Beyond History in 2004 was the beginning of turning her passion into her profession.
Since then, with her teams she has worked on hundreds of successful research projects for national and international private persons, companies and institutions. She is a sought after expert in the area of genealogy for the media and the exclusive researcher in Germany for the company “Ancestry”, the world’s largest family history website. She has also research for the international television episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? in countries such as Germany, Australia, America, Norway, the Netherlands and England. She appeared in two episodes in Australia in 2009 as well as 2013 on TLC in the episode with Chelsea Handler. Last, but not least, she is an active member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (USA) and the Chairwoman of the Association of German Speaking Professional Genealogists.
Her substantial knowledge is a combination of a great wealth of experience and the knowledge of countless historical sources and archives. Each family research calls for an individual approach. This is a challenge that Andrea Bentschneider and her team approach each day anew with enthusiasm.
Contact LinksAndrea Bentschneider on Twitter - @ABentschneider on Twitter
Andrea Bentschneider 's Beyond History - German Genealogy Services
One Action Genealogists Can Take Right Now"Join APG, know what your strengths are and where your clients are."
Recommended BookWho Moved My Cheese by Kenneth Blanchard
Advice"Know who your clients are and their expectations. Communicate with them clearly"
Action ItemAndrea talked about her company being more than a genealogy company. It's a business that helps people to fulfill their dreams. In this case, by reconnecting them with their ancestral homeland - Germany. Your business does more than research or educational services too!
ACTION:
Think about your business beyond the specific tasks that you provide. How does what you do impact your clients? Does it inspire them, educate them, help them grow, fulfill their dreams? Start thinking about your business in a different way so that you can see the change and impact that you have on your clients or stakeholders.
Direct link to this post: http://www.thegenealogyprofessional.com/andrea-bentschneider
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Andrea Bentschneider has been actively conducting systematic genealogical research for over 20 years. Founding her company Beyond History in 2004 was the beginning of turning her passion into her profession.
Since then, with her teams she has worked on hundreds of successful research projects for national and international private persons, companies and institutions. She is a sought after expert in the area of genealogy for the media and the exclusive researcher in Germany for the company “Ancestry”, the world’s largest family history website. She has also research for the international television episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? in countries such as Germany, Australia, America, Norway, the Netherlands and England. She appeared in two episodes in Australia in 2009 as well as 2013 on TLC in the episode with Chelsea Handler. Last, but not least, she is an active member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (USA) and the Chairwoman of the Association of German Speaking Professional Genealogists.
Her substantial knowledge is a combination of a great wealth of experience and the knowledge of countless historical sources and archives. Each family research calls for an individual approach. This is a challenge that Andrea Bentschneider and her team approach each day anew with enthusiasm.
Contact LinksAndrea Bentschneider on Twitter - @ABentschneider on Twitter
Andrea Bentschneider 's Beyond History - German Genealogy Services
One Action Genealogists Can Take Right Now"Join APG, know what your strengths are and where your clients are."
Recommended BookWho Moved My Cheese by Kenneth Blanchard
Advice"Know who your clients are and their expectations. Communicate with them clearly"
Action ItemAndrea talked about her company being more than a genealogy company. It's a business that helps people to fulfill their dreams. In this case, by reconnecting them with their ancestral homeland - Germany. Your business does more than research or educational services too!
ACTION:
Think about your business beyond the specific tasks that you provide. How does what you do impact your clients? Does it inspire them, educate them, help them grow, fulfill their dreams? Start thinking about your business in a different way so that you can see the change and impact that you have on your clients or stakeholders.
Direct link to this post: http://www.thegenealogyprofessional.com/andrea-bentschneider
NEWS 3 FREE upcoming webinars on social media:- Starting from Scratch: Twitter for Small Businesses, Tuesday, 13 October 2015 at 12noon EDT (New York Time), - REGISTER
- Starting from Scratch: Facebook Pages for Small Businesses, Tuesday, 20 October 2015 at 12noon EDT (New York Time), - REGISTER
- Starting from Scratch: Google+ for Small Businesses, Tuesday, 27 October 2015 at 12noon EDT (New York Time), - REGISTER
Want to add webinars to your speaking repertoire? In part one of this webinar practicum you will learn best practices for conducting webinars. In part two you will work one-on-one with Marian Pierre-Louis to record your very own webinar!
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TGP 37 - Elaine Hannon, Irish Genealogy
Featured Guest Elaine Hannon
Elaine Hannon owns Elaine Hannon Genealogy, a genealogy research business based near Dublin, Ireland that reconnects people to their Irish families.
A search to locate her American grandfather stoked Elaine’s interest in genealogy after her secretarial assistant career ended when her boss, a government official, retired. At the urging of her husband, Elaine sought formal education to fuel her passion. After an intensive three months, she earned a Diploma in Family History – Genealogy from Independent College in Dublin. Elaine then opened Elaine Hannon Genealogy in 2011.
In this episode, Elaine discusses how she started a new genealogy business, to include taking a social media course, attracting clients, and finding a focus. Her guiding motto as she has grown a successful business is “Start small, and work your way big.”
Elaine was born in Dublin, Ireland and now lives in County Meath, within a short train ride to Dublin’s research facilities. Elaine obtained a Diploma in Family History Research (Genealogy), ICM Professional Development Award. This course was run through the Independent College of Dublin in Spring 2011. The Diploma course is delivered in conjunction with the Accredited Genealogists Ireland (AGI). Elaine is a member of the Irish Genealogical Research Society of Ireland (IGRS) and the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG).
Elaine is a listed Researcher with the National Archives of Ireland and the National Library of Ireland.
Contact Links
Facebook Page – Elaine Hannon
Website – Elaine Hannon Genealogy
Other Links
Diploma in Family History – Genealogy from Independent College Dublin
Irish Genealogical Research Society of Ireland (IGRS)
Accredited Genealogists Ireland (AGI)
Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)
One Action Genealogists Can Take Right NowSeek formal training. It will get you on the right track so you will feel confident in your own research.
Recommended BookTracing Your Irish Ancestors by John Grenham
Productivity ToolFamily Tree Maker – software to simplify clients’ family trees (undergoing change in ownership)
AdviceDo not give up. Try, try again. Once you start, keep at it. It’s not going to happen overnight. It will all turn out right in the end, as they say in Ireland.
ction ItemIt is interesting to hear how genealogists around the world get their education and how they start their businesses. Elaine used the internet and Facebook to attract new clients. She also teamed up with Irish Roots Magazine for a wonderful partnership.
ACTION:
Elaine talked about using Facebook as a form of marketing. While it may not be practical for you to partner with a magazine, you can still make the most of Facebook. First, do some market research. Search Facebook for groups that cover the topic of your niche. For instance, if you do French Canadian genealogy then search for French Canadian groups. Second, join the groups and get involved. Don’t ask people for business. Instead, provide value. Answer questions, be helpful and share your expertise. It will be the first steps in building relationships with your potential target market.
Direct link to this post: http://www.thegenealogyprofessional.com/elaine-hannon
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