107. Prioritize Your Brand To Grow Your Business with Kelsey McCormick of Coming Up Roses

107. Prioritize Your Brand To Grow Your Business with Kelsey McCormick of Coming Up Roses

Author: Shannon Segall, Social Media Manager + Mentor April 16, 2024 Duration: 42:51

Today, we're joined by Kelsey McCormick, a self-proclaimed Squiggly Creative™ and the founder of Coming Up Roses. Kelsey shares her journey from working with high-profile clients in the music industry to nurturing her own creative studio. Despite growing it into a multi-six-figure business, she eventually shut it down, pivoting to become a brand leader and mentor for creatives worldwide. Tune in to hear Kelsey's unique approach to "watering your brand garden first" and aligning your personal brand with your business goals.

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Every Tuesday, Shannon Segall brings a dose of reality and strategy to the often-glossy world of online business on the Tropical Social Podcast. As a working Social Media Manager and Mentor, she digs into the genuine challenges and triumphs of building a sustainable career managing social media for others. This isn't about theoretical fluff; it's a practical resource for those actively crafting a business that allows for freedom and flexibility. Conversations here focus on actionable social media management and strategy, tackling everything from client acquisition and pricing to systems that create space for a life beyond the screen. Shannon explores what it truly means to design a career on your own terms, whether that dream looks like working from a beach, a coffee shop, or your living room. You'll hear honest discussions about mindset, operational hurdles, and the continuous learning required to stand out in a crowded digital marketplace. Tune in for a relatable and insightful podcast that feels more like a weekly mentorship session, dedicated to helping you navigate entrepreneurship with clarity and build a business that supports your personal definition of the laptop lifestyle.
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