Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal and business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Robyn Sayles, Founder and CEO of Launching Your Success, located in St. Petersburg, FL, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

Hi, I'm Robyn. I'm the CEO/Founder of Launching Your Success and the Showrunner/Co-Host of the Unf*ck My Business podcast. For more than 16 years, I worked in corporate training and sales for big ol' corporations. Now, I help ambitious folks launch the success of their content, teams, and projects using the power of a personal brand.

I specialize in working with creative entrepreneurs, polymaths, and misunderstood genius types that have struggled for years to explain exactly who they are and how they add value. And I love working with sales teams to show them that personal branding is the secret weapon that will improve performance.

Tell us about yourself

Basically, I talk for a living. This is gloriously ironic, considering most of my report cards said something to the effect of "great student, talks too much." In fact, every single thing that made me feel like an outsider as a kid is what now draws the moths to my flame. And the same goes for you (yes, you)! That is why understanding, identifying, and celebrating what makes you different is so crucial to all my work.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

This August, I will celebrate eight years of business! I am grateful to still be here when the pandemic hit many of my peers hard. Evolution and adaptability have been key factors. Also, I am incredibly proud that the sales training program I developed for a client three years ago is still used, beloved, and generating results for their 1200+ nationwide sales team.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

Asking for support. Networking is not the same as community. Having a strong community of like-minded peers is invaluable. Find your community and support them ruthlessly.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Your time is valuable. Don't waste your time on tasks that don't make you money. Nothing kills new biz faster than the "I'll just do it myself" mentality.
  2. Marketability is more important than a business plan. Figure out if you can sell it first, then build a plan.
  3. There is no such thing as one size fits all. No one's method or formula will work for you as is. You HAVE to customize it to fit.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

My digital media kit is here: https://robynsayles.com.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.launchingyoursuccess.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynsayles/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/robynsayles
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynsayles/

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