Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in professional development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Robin Gottlieb, owner and CEO of Robin Gottlieb Career Consulting, located in Brooklyn, NY, USA.

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

I do all aspects of career consulting: writing resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, career analysis, etc. I just added a new service - elevator pitches. It's a great way to introduce yourself to potential employers or clients when you're short on time. Basically, I do everything except go to the interview with you. My clients run the gamut from recent college graduates to workforce veterans.

Tell us about yourself

I've always felt there should be a mandatory class in high school on how to compose a resume and cover letter and how to interview. When my goddaughters first looked for jobs, I helped them with this. Then I started getting requests from their friends, friends' parents, etc. And, almost ten years later, the rest is history. My greatest motivator is still the same - that I'm helping people.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Hearing that a client got hired, or if they've started their own business, and they booked their first customer.

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

Not enough hours in the day. Rush requests result in rush results. I explain to all potential clients that they'll feel like they're on 60 Minutes with all the questions I ask. But the reason is still the same: so I can "get inside their head" so I can provide the best possible results for them.

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

  1. Do your research. Starting a business is not something you do on a whim.
  2. Realize it will take more time than you think because it always will.
  3. Have something to fall back on. I kept a full-time job until I was able to fully support myself from my company.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

Persevere. The results will be worth it.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://robingottliebcareerconsulting.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gottliebrobinthefirst/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robingottlieb/

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