If I say the word “networking” to you as an introvert, you’ll likely picture a room full of extroverts chatting away, with you standing in the doorway wondering if it’s too late to run away. However, this definitely isn’t the only type of networking available to you! It’s simply a case of trying out a few different types, having a practice and getting comfortable with connecting with others. Joining me to chat about the best ways to make networking easy is Michelle Whyte, the CEO, Chief Etiquette Officer, and founder of Ambiance Special Events. And your business big sis on all things etiquette and connection. She specializes in curating meaningful experiences that bring people together, fostering authentic connections, and celebrating the beauty of human interaction.    In this episode, we’ll dive into: Why introverts and extroverts are actually similar at networking events Tips to manage your energy so you don’t get overwhelmed How to politely excuse yourself from a conversation when you want to Finding the type of networking that works best for you   If you enjoyed this episode, I invite you to drop a five-star rating + review with your biggest takeaway, so that other introverts can find this podcast for guidance and support through their introvert entrepreneur journey! Check out the full show notes and resources mentioned at thetarareid.com/ep149

Welcome back to season four of the Introvertpreneur Podcast! I can’t quite believe we’ve made it to our fourth year, but you know I love my podcast, so I’ve planned some really exciting episodes and batch recorded some already! We’re kicking off this new season with a recap of last year, so I’m diving into some of my data from 2023, from my expenses, to email subscriber numbers, to transactions, and more. I’m also jumping straight into sharing my 2024 plans and intentions and rounding it off with my word of the year and why I’ve chosen it - you might find it surprising! So, if you’re new here; welcome, and if you’re a returning listener; welcome back - it’s sure to be a year of excitement and I can’t wait to share it all with you!   In this episode, we’ll dive into: Sharing my data and numbers from 2023 What I did to slash my expenses by half last year An offering I’ll be retiring this year and why What I’m looking forward to working on this year My word of the year for 2024   If you enjoyed this episode, I invite you to drop a five-star rating + review with your biggest takeaway, so that other introverts can find this podcast for guidance and support through their introvert entrepreneur journey! Check out the full show notes and resources mentioned at thetarareid.com/ep148

I can’t quite believe we’ve reached the end of season three of the podcast - it seems only moments ago I started a podcast for a bit of fun and now we’re almost 150 episodes and three years in. I’m currently planning out season four (please email over any suggestions!), but before then, I’ve got some exciting plans for December. I’m spilling the tea in today’s episode, but as a hint, you’ll want to get on my email list for this one - just head to my everything page and download a freebie to do so!   Thank you so much for listening over the last three years, and I really hope the podcast has helped you or your business in some way. See you in February for season four!   In this episode, we’ll dive into: Why I love my audience and podcast and why I’m excited for season four! A small ask of you if you love the podcast as much as I do My plans for the rest of the year and why you need to get on my email list   If you enjoyed this episode, I invite you to drop a five-star rating + review with your biggest takeaway, so that other introverts can find this podcast for guidance and support through their introvert entrepreneur journey!   Check out the full show notes and resources mentioned at thetarareid.com/ep147

Now that we’ve made it through the Black Friday madness, you might be starting to reflect on 2023 as a whole. It’s definitely been a hard year for a lot of people, from the cost of living crisis to really feeling the impact of a change in buyers’ habits, and today’s episode is aimed at helping you navigate a way forward when you’re feeling frustrated and just want to give up on everything!   In this episode, we’ll dive into: Whether sales are down this year The impact of the cost of living crisis on peoples’ buying habits Why 2023 is different from previous years How we’ve been a bit burned in the online space in the last few years   If you enjoyed this episode, I invite you to drop a five-star rating + review with your biggest takeaway, so that other introverts can find this podcast for guidance and support through their introvert entrepreneur journey!   Check out the full show notes and resources mentioned at thetarareid.com/ep146

The mindset behind increasing your prices can be a complicated one, and we often fear that we’re going to alienate our current client base if we start to charge more. However, it’s so vital to detach your self-worth from that of your business and your pricing, in order for your business to keep growing. Talking us through the do’s and don’ts of raising your rates, finding clients who are right for your offers and setting expectations with them is Natalie Bullen, a sales coach, messaging strategist, and owner of Unapologetic Wealth. As a powerhouse coach and consultant, she positions her clients for wealth by accelerating their revenue with high ticket sales. If you’re ready to earn more, but don’t really know where to begin - today’s episode is the one to listen to!   In this episode, we’ll dive into: The importance of charging enough Moving through the fear of alienating your clients with higher prices Determining what you need from your clients for them to have success Why your worth isn’t related to your business or its worth   If you enjoyed this episode, I invite you to drop a five-star rating + review with your biggest takeaway, so that other introverts can find this podcast for guidance and support through their introvert entrepreneur journey!   Check out the full show notes and resources mentioned at thetarareid.com/ep145

Sales - a vital part of business, but one that so many people hate. If you feel sleazy, icky and gross just thinking of the word, know that you’re definitely not alone! Thankfully, with just a few simple mindset shifts, you can learn to love sales, feel good at selling and actually stop dreading those discovery calls that get booked in! Today’s guest on the podcast is L’areal Lipkins, who is a top B2B sales expert, author of What Top-Performing Salespeople Do Different, and CEO of Lipkins Consulting Group. Since 2009, L’areal has helped over 10,000 salespeople at companies like Sprint, Lennox, Oracle, Aflac, Wells Fargo, and Indeed close more sales. If you’re ready to breeze through your discovery calls and look forward to the next one, tune in to today’s episode now!   In this episode, we’ll dive into: Why selling isn’t icky and how to look at it as a value exchange Whether introverts or extroverts make better sales people (you might be surprised!) How you can learn to feel more comfortable when selling on a discovery call The sales process and how to meet your audience where they are   If you enjoyed this episode, I invite you to drop a five-star rating + review with your biggest takeaway, so that other introverts can find this podcast for guidance and support through their introvert entrepreneur journey! Check out the full show notes and resources mentioned at thetarareid.com/ep144

If you’ve been in business for any length of time, you’ll have heard the phrase “be consistent with X, Y, Z”. And, so often we find ourselves scratching our heads at this, because it doesn’t really explain much to us! After all, consistency is different for everybody and so my guest today is going to be discussing with me all about finding the level of consistency that works for you, the content types that make you feel good and leading a life-first business! My guest today is Britney Gardner, host of The Know, Like & Trust Show podcast and creator of the Uncommon Content framework. Britney helps established solo-ish business owners craft evergreen content that nurtures an always-ready pipeline with measurable, effective content plans. If you’re ready to (finally) find out how to consistently release content - jump in to today’s episode!   In this episode, we’ll dive into: Different types of content creation and finding the one that works best for you and your life Discovering your level of consistency based on the time you have and creating the plan to match Why unsubscribes are a good thing and how to filter out your audience   If you enjoyed this episode, I invite you to drop a five-star rating + review with your biggest takeaway, so that other introverts can find this podcast for guidance and support through their introvert entrepreneur journey!   Check out the full show notes and resources mentioned at thetarareid.com/ep142  

I love nothing more than finding another business owner who understands how hard it can be to run a business as an introvert when the whole world is shouting at you to hustle, have no boundaries and even “do video!”. In this episode, I’m talking about all things introverts love - running a business that works for you, using automations to save time and energy, and sticking to your principles and boundaries.  This episode is also going to be shared on Amy’s podcast, too! If you don’t yet know Amy, she is a self proclaimed chaos coordinator. She’s the founder of The Moms on a Mission Community, a community of mom owned businesses that believe in the power of collaboration, sharing their strengths and that community over competition always wins. In addition, she is the host of The Motivated Mompreneur Podcast and is a business mentor for moms. Amy is here to empower you with the tools you need to design a thriving business around your life. If you’re ready to hear some behind the scenes wisdom of running an introvert-friendly business, tune in now!   In this episode, we’ll dive into: Hustle culture and working 24/7 How to use automations and growing your team to save you time and energy Creating a business that works for you and allows you to be authentically yourself Setting boundaries with yourself and others to support you to run your business effectively   If you enjoyed this episode, I invite you to drop a five-star rating + review with your biggest takeaway, so that other introverts can find this podcast for guidance and support through their introvert entrepreneur journey! Check out the full show notes and resources mentioned at thetarareid.com/ep140

2023 has genuinely been like no other I’ve experienced since I started my business 17 years ago - with the cost of living crisis and the summer slump being so much worse than normal, this year I really did think I was going to quit my business. Spoiler alert - I didn’t! Wondering how I managed to shift my mindset so that I was able to keep on going? In today’s episode I’m opening up and sharing why I felt like this year has been so hard, how I refocused and managed to move forward. Are you feeling like giving it all up? Jump in to today’s episode for an honest take on how my business has been going this year and how I’ve been feeling.    In this episode, we’ll dive into: What’s been happening in 2023 that’s been a struggle Zooming out to look at the bigger picture of my business My new mantra that I’ve adopted to get me through any future slumps What I did to get myself out of this slump and stay in business   If you enjoyed this episode, I invite you to drop a five-star rating + review with your biggest takeaway, so that other introverts can find this podcast for guidance and support through their introvert entrepreneur journey! Check out the full show notes and resources mentioned at thetarareid.com/ep139

When I find a guest who loves productivity tips as much as me, the result is always a totally amazing conversation! Today’s podcast is extra special though, as our guest still works her full-time job as a Spanish teacher while maintaining balance with running her coaching business on the side. My guest is Lindsay Dollinger, a women’s business coach, podcast host of the Purpose and Pixie Dust podcast, high school Spanish teacher, rescue dog mama, and Disney lover! She helps women with productivity and strategy to grow their businesses while also working full-time. If you’re wondering how Lindsay manages to fit it all in, and how you can do the same - this episode is filled with golden nuggets you can take away and implement straight away.   In this episode, we’ll dive into: Maintaining balance when running a business and working full-time Productivity tips you can easily start to implement Why it’s so important to plan ahead and set boundaries for your own wellbeing Using tech and automations to save time every day   If you enjoyed this episode, I invite you to drop a five-star rating + review with your biggest takeaway, so that other introverts can find this podcast for guidance and support through their introvert entrepreneur journey! Check out the full show notes and resources mentioned at thetarareid.com/ep138