Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Liz Barnett, Founder of Conversations for Change, located in Long Beach, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I help people become more effective at motivating others. I work with individuals who need this skill for their professional or personal life, as well as agencies or businesses where the employees need this skill to improve service delivery and outcomes.
Tell us about yourself
I started out providing this trainer as a subcontractor, so it was pretty natural to go out on my own at some point. Once I was out on my own, I had to figure out how to get and maintain clients. My motivation to keep putting myself out there comes from a belief that in order to help people, helpers need to be even more skilled than they already are. Lots of people need help, and we need to be ready to provide it.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Having my own business allows me to innovate. I enjoy finding ways to test out new ideas when it comes to helping people improve their skills.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Sometimes it's hard to know if what you are doing is making a difference both in terms of marketing as well as changing outcomes.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
Have a clear and compelling goal so you can wake up every day excited to work toward achieving it. Keep learning and experimenting. Know that you will have to figure it out yourself; someone else's solutions provide guidance and ideas, not answers.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
The skills of Motivational Interviewing (what I train and coach) are useful everywhere, anytime. It's all about becoming a better listener and empowering people.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://drlizbarnett.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/143872660887595
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miforchange/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlizbarnett/
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