How to Turn Your Passion into A Successful Business with Jackie Hermes

How to Turn Your Passion into A Successful Business with Jackie Hermes

Author: Michael Georgiou: Imaginovation, Co-founder, Tech Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Influencer April 21, 2021 Duration: 38:06
In this episode of Tales from the PROS, I talk with Jackie Hermes, a successful entrepreneur, speaker, investor, and founder & CEO of Accelity, a B2B Inbound Marketing Agency. She is also a LinkedIn thought leader hovering over 70,000 followers, a women's entrepreneurship advocate, and content creator. She has delivered keynote speeches and conference presentations at industry events, both in-person and virtually. In this episode, Jackie talks about her entrepreneurial journey, marketing experience, and critical business insights.   Don't Miss: 1. Jackie's professional journey before starting the company - 06:40 2. How Jackie turned her side-hustle into a company - 13:20 3. How to build trust and win more business - 24:14   Topics We Discuss: 1. Jackie's inspiring story of how she got to where she is today 2. How to bootstrap a business and turn a passion or idea into a successful operating business 3. The positive impact that LinkedIn has created for Jackie in regards to relationship building and lead generation 4. Why inbound marketing is the most powerful marketing strategy and how businesses should build it 5. Some problems and struggles she overcame during her career 6. Jackie defines her story in "one-word."   Follow Jackie Hermes: Website: https://accelitymarketing.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejackiehermes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejackiehermes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejackiehermes   Follow Me and Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/mgeorgiou22

Hosted by Michael Georgiou, co-founder of the award-winning software development company Imaginovation, Tales From The PROS offers a rare look behind the curtain of the tech industry. Alongside Director of Growth Eric Lawrence, Michael facilitates candid discussions that move beyond theory to focus on the practical, often messy realities of building a business with technology. This podcast is built on the premise that the most valuable insights come from lived experience, not textbooks. You'll hear unfiltered stories about what actually works and what doesn't, covering the strategic decisions and unexpected hurdles that define the entrepreneurial journey. The conversations are designed to demystify the process of creating digital products and services, providing actionable lessons for founders, executives, and innovators. The goal is to translate complex technical concepts into clear business advantages, helping listeners make informed decisions without the common pitfalls. Tune in for a direct, no-fluff dialogue that prioritizes real-world application over abstract ideas, all grounded in the hosts' own professional trials and successes. It's a resource for anyone looking to leverage technology effectively, offering perspective and clarity directly from the field.
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