Kickoff Event: Self-Employed VIP Office Hours with Brenda Meller

In the first session of our new VIP Office Hours series, we focused on those considering self-employment. I shared my journey from corporate to self-employment and highlighted the importance of identifying one’s market niche. The session included valuable introductions and advice from our all-star participants, emphasizing the challenges and rewards of being self-employed. We discussed financial preparedness, the importance of self-motivation, and the necessity of having a clear path for clients to engage with your services. We also introduced a private LinkedIn group for ongoing support and resources. This session will be held monthly on the first Friday to provide continued guidance and networking opportunities. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:18 Background and Evolution of VIP Office Hours 00:57 Focus on Self-Employment 01:40 Challenges and Decisions in Self-Employment 03:37 Introduction of All-Star Panelists 05:42 Panelist Introductions and Insights 21:21 Audience Interaction and Q&A 35:29 Interactive Service Sharing 36:29 Highlighting Individual Services 37:30 Understanding Self-Publishing 41:01 Creating a Path for Business 47:35 Intentional vs. Unintentional Self-Employment 50:57 Advice from Self-Employment All Stars 01:01:56 VIP Office Hours Group Introduction 01:06:39 Conclusion and Next Steps Considering becoming self-employed instead of finding a new job? Already self-employed and want to network with others? Join my *free* Friday VIP Office Hours with Brenda Meller on the 1st Friday from 10-11am ET Every Month! Free to attend. Registration is required at https://www.mellermarketing.com/FridayVIP BONUS: By registering, you're also joining Brenda Meller's VIP email list. WHO: These 1st Friday VIP Office Hours sessions are designed for anyone who is considering self-employment instead of a new job. We have had "experience rich" attendees (age 40+, 50+, 60+), as well as executives, managers, directors, and every job title level in a wide variety of industries attend these calls. The "VIP" stands for "very important person" to remind you that you are a valuable person who has knowledge, expertise, and passion to share with others. WHAT: A virtual "office hour" to provide you with inspiration, community, and to help provide you with LinkedIn and marketing tips to support your a possible path in self-employment. Bring your LinkedIn / self-employment start-up questions and share your success stories and tips with others. Free. Registration is required because spaces are limited. There is a maximum of 100 seats in each live Zoom session. WHEN/WHERE: This is a monthly office hour session on Zoom on the 1st Fridays each month. Every Zoom session will also be simulcast to YouTube and will also be converted into my podcast at a later date. COST: Free WHY: These calls provide a place to network with like-minded professionals, get live access to me and "allstars" in my network who can answer questions and bounce ideas around. Plus, I love holding small group Zoom calls and resharing these insights via YouTube and on my podcast. *********************************** Are you a solopreneur, business professional, or job seeker looking to get a bigger slice of the LinkedIn Pie? If you enjoyed watching this video, please SUBSCRIBE for future content by me and give this video a thumbs up. Follow me here: ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendameller ✅ Visit my website: https://www.mellermarketing.com #linkedin #linkedintips #socialselling