Welcome to episode 5 of Creative Collaborations: Conversations with Veronica and Jillian. In this episode, Veronica and Jillian talk about starting now versus waiting for perfection and the impact this can have in your business.
Todays' episode starts with Veronica Guguian discussing the importance of not waiting for perfect conditions to start a business or launch a new product or service and advises to test ideas on a small scale before implementing them. She then shares her experience with developing a service called Marketing Buddy, which involved consulting and guiding clients in marketing implementation. Veronica tested the idea with peers, made adjustments based on their feedback, and started selling it within one month. She later merged the service into her existing offerings to provide better value to clients.
Jillian Vorce discusses the catch-22 concept of waiting for more experience before getting started and highlights the importance of overcoming imposter syndrome. She emphasizes the value of having a personal board of advisors and shares her own experience with seeking advice and feedback. Jillian also talks about her journey in scaling her brand and embracing sustainability through B Corps certification.
Veronica Guguian adds that it's important to have both cheerleaders and critics, as well as being resourceful in finding answers when faced with challenges. The conversation concludes with a discussion on collaboration opportunities and the need to stop making assumptions.
Veronica Guguian discusses the imposter syndrome and the importance of collaboration. She emphasizes that life is not perfect, and making mistakes can lead to learning and fun experiences. Jillian Vorce agrees, adding that adults are experiential learners.
They conclude the episode by encouraging listeners to take action and not strive for perfection in their business endeavours.
People & Resources Discussed in This Episode:
About Veronica Guguian
- Website: https://spinideas.nl/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-guguian
About Jillian Vorce
- Website: https://thejilliangroup.com/better
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianvorce
Credits
- Music Composed by BeeLa Music
- Voiceover by Amanda Balagur