Kickstart the Conversation

About Kickstart the Conversation

Kickstart the conversation is the podcast that aims to provide insight and strategies for entrepreneurs to attract ideal clients and grow their business through leads, lists and leverage. Host, Catharine O’Leary, the ‘Quiz Queen” shares her corporate market research and consumer insights experience to help you understand consumer behavior and develop effective marketing strategies. From lead generation to email marketing to venture partnering, Kickstart the Conversation will feature success entrepreneurs who discuss their tactics and techniques as well as provide real-world examples and actionable steps for you to implement into your business. Are you ready to be part of a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to growing their business and help each other succeed? Are you ready to “Kickstart The Conversation”?

Publisher

Catharine O'Leary

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

15 Mar 2023

Latest episode

17 Jul 2024

Latest episodes

74 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Jul 2024

   Mastering Event Marketing: Strategies for Engagement and Success with Linda Cain from BluDiamond Events

   Key Takeaways: How can events effectively serve as marketing tools to enhance brand visibility and engagement? What strategies are most effective in maximizing registration and attendance rates for both virtual and in-person events? What creative approaches can businesses adopt to ensure memorable and impactful event experiences that drive customer loyalty and satisfaction? Catharine and Linda delved into the strategic use of events as powerful marketing tools, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right strategies and fostering creativity to address challenges such as low registration and attendance rates in virtual settings. They discussed the versatility of event types and locations, including innovative approaches like virtual escape rooms and interactive workshops. Gift: https://lindacain.kartra.com/page/PromoOT (https://lindacain.kartra.com/page/PromoOT) Profitable Events: The Complete Guide - Breaking down the 4 main kinds of events (Virtual, In Person, Hybrid and Destination/Retreats) so you can figure out which one is best for you and how to create your own Event Driven Business Plan About the Guest: Linda Cain is all about events. Whether live or virtual, with her diverse background and experience planning domestic and international events for over 25 years, she has found an amazing place to work and design events for her clients who are in the transformational, coaching and entrepreneur space that meets an extraordinary experience for attendees and profit margin for clients. Linda and her team t Blu Diamond Events, are all about the "heart" and "relationship" for the client and the attendee. Linda especially loves to work closely with her clients to map out a full strategy using an event driven business model that helps clients create repeatable 6 & 7 figure event and design attendee experiences that have your clients on a wait list for your next event. Whether you are hosting small or large events, virtual or live, summits, retreats, trade shows or just need good ol’ fashion hand holding and support care, Linda and her team are ready to take an ordinary event and create an extraordinary experience! https://www.facebook.com/linda.cain.3532 (https://www.facebook.com/linda.cain.3532) https://www.linkedin.com/in/bludiamond/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bludiamond/) https://www.instagram.com/thelindacain/ (https://www.instagram.com/thelindacain/) What is the Best Quiz for Your Biz? Take this FREE 60-second Quiz to Find Out: quizformybiz.com (http://quizformybiz.com/). About the Host: Catharine O'Leary is a dynamic speaker, author, and entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in market research, consumer insights, and innovative marketing strategies. She's known as the "quiz queen" and is an expert at asking the right questions to connect with ideal clients and boost business growth. With over three decades of corporate experience, Catharine is passionate about helping entrepreneurs have better conversations with their ideal clients and grow their business with cutting-edge marketing strategies. https://catharineoleary.com/ (https://catharineoleary.com/) Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about...

2. 

   10 Jul 2024

   Making a Comeback: Overcoming Burnout with Holly Bertone’s Strategy

   Key Takeaways: How can performance and mindset principles help in making a successful comeback from burnout? What are the impacts of societal pressures on self-esteem and wellbeing, and how can they be overcome? What is Holly's "Rocky Strategy" for overcoming burnout and building resilience? In this episode, Catharine and Holly dive deep into the topic of overcoming burnout and making a comeback in life. Holly, a midlife comeback coach and motivational speaker, shares her personal journey of overcoming health challenges and applying performance and mindset principles to achieve a successful comeback. They discuss the impact of societal pressures on self-esteem, the accumulation of stress, and Holly's approach to resilience and response in the face of challenges. Gift: Private Podcast - Your Comeback Experience - how to feel healthier, wake up with more energy, and perform at the highest level. https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/podcast-landing-welcome (https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/podcast-landing-welcome) About the Guest: Holly Bertone is a Midlife Comeback Coach, Motivational Speaker, #1 Amazon bestselling author, and Host of Your Comeback Story Podcast. Holly spent 20 years in consulting and federal government service, primarily at the FBI, where she was a Chief of Staff. After struggling with breast cancer, autoimmune disease, and debilitating chronic fatigue, she created a unique methodology to heal herself. Holly combines the principles of performance and mindset to coach successful women who are stressed out and burned out, to unleash their comeback story so they can ditch exhaustion, and achieve optimal health and performance. She has been featured on over 250 virtual and physical stages as an expert on using mindset to overcome adversity and create your comeback story. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/holly.bertone/ (https://www.instagram.com/holly.bertone/) What is the Best Quiz for Your Biz? Take this FREE 60-second Quiz to Find Out: quizformybiz.com (http://quizformybiz.com/). About the Host: Catharine O'Leary is a dynamic speaker, author, and entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in market research, consumer insights, and innovative marketing strategies. She's known as the "quiz queen" and is an expert at asking the right questions to connect with ideal clients and boost business growth. With over three decades of corporate experience, Catharine is passionate about helping entrepreneurs have better conversations with their ideal clients and grow their business with cutting-edge marketing strategies. https://catharineoleary.com/ (https://catharineoleary.com/) Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

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   3 Jul 2024

   Curiosity Is The Secret To Doubling Your Clients - ENCORE

   We are excited to bring you this encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes. We hope you enjoy! Welcome to another episode of Kickstart The Conversation, where we dive deep into the art of attracting high quality leads, building lists and leveraging relationships. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of curiosity and how it can help you double your clients. Join us as we unravel the significance of asking questions and the impact it has on our relationships, understanding clients' needs, and attracting ideal customers. Episode Highlights: The Role of Questions in Starting Conversations: All great conversations begin with a question. Discover why asking questions is the fundamental building block of meaningful interactions and how it sets the stage for fruitful business relationships. Assumptions vs. Inquiring: When starting a business, there is often a tendency to make assumptions rather than genuinely asking questions. We examine the importance of understanding our clients' specific problems and situations, as well as how well they align with our solutions. Is it enough to assume that anyone with a problem we solve automatically becomes our client? The Power of Listening: By taking the time to ask questions and actively listen to our clients' responses, we unlock the magic that can transform our solutions into perfect fits for their needs. Discover how effective listening allows us to serve our ideal clients in the most precise and impactful ways. Educating Ideal Clients: Asking questions not only helps us understand our clients but also presents an opportunity to educate them about our expertise and solutions. Find out how curiosity allows us to create deeper connections with our audience and establish ourselves as trusted authorities in our respective fields. Curiosity as a Client Attraction System: Explore how curiosity serves as a catalyst for doubling your client base. Learn how adopting a curious mindset and regularly asking questions of your ideal clients can enhance your client attraction systems and enable you to attract the best-fitting clients while letting go of those who may not be the right fit. Actionable Steps: Flex Your Curiosity Muscles: This week, challenge yourself to ask questions of your ideal clients. Start with a simple inquiry like "How are you?" Remember to respect your clients' time and actively listen to their answers. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by the insights you gain. Example of Questioning: Visit Quiz For My Biz and witness how questions are utilized to offer personalized client attraction solutions. Discover how inquisitiveness can fuel your business growth while understanding your ideal clients' needs. Join us on this engaging episode of Kickstart The Conversation, where we delve into the transformative power of curiosity and how it can help you double your client base. Embrace curiosity and unlock the key to building meaningful relationships, understanding client needs, and attracting ideal customers. Remember, curiosity is thesecret ingredient to your success! Cheers to curiosity! What is the Best Quiz for Your Biz? Take this FREE 60-second Quiz to Find Out: quizformybiz.com (http://quizformybiz.com/). About the Host: Catharine O'Leary is a dynamic speaker, author, and entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in market research, consumer insights, and innovative marketing strategies. She's known as the "quiz queen" and is an expert at asking the right questions to connect with ideal clients and boost business growth. With over three decades of corporate experience, Catharine is passionate about helping entrepreneurs have better conversations with their ideal clients and grow their...

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