Business Fit Magazine August 2017 Issue 1 | Page 9

Interview 07 10 What’s your next milestone? At the end of April I had the pleasure to give my first TEDx talk. This was a big milestone for me to reach this year. The next one ­ the one I want to achieve by the end of the year ­ is to launch The Sisterhood Collective internationally as a different, more collaborative online school and network for women. do you think about relationship 11 What Capital? Relationship Capital is so important. How well your business is connected to the outside world, how well your partners and clients feel about it... these are all essential building blocks of a successful business. It might even be the most important building block. Because without anyone liking your products or services, and engaging with them in a meaningful way, what’s your business worth? How well your business is connected to the outside world, how well your partners and clients feel about it... 12 Branding or bragging? Speaking with confidence, being proud of your achievements, telling your truth is necessary in business, especially for solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs who are their brand. I don’t consider this to be bragging. The main difference is the reason why. You communicate your brand this way so clients who need your products or services can identify with you, and know you’re a good fit and can help them. Bragging usually has the opposite effect. People will not identify with it, and it won’t help you gain more clients. www.BusinessFitMagazine.com