Simone Douglas talks about how she started and manages to successfully run Digital Marketing AOK and 4 other small but thriving businesses .
In this episode @SimoneDouglas, multi-business owner based in Adelaide, shares her experience, motivations and 'secret-sauce' for starting and successfully running 5 diverse businesses. Being #seriouslysocial is the connector, as she explains in our discussion.
Simone owns;
- @digitalmarketingaok
- @bninorthadelaide
- @dukeofbrunswick hotel #adelaide
- @portadmiral hotel #portadelaide
Our discussion covers;
- why #goodteams are really 'the secret'
- being all in on your #firstbusiness
- replacing yourself as a business owner
- bringing your #onepercent of genius
- the importance of being human in a digital landscape
- building human connections and relationships
- while AI and automation can enhance efficiency, the power of building emotional connections with customers remains essential
- the benefits of #networking with other business owners as a support system and as a way to exchange experiences, challenges, and ideas
- her sources of inspiration;
- @patricklencioni (The Five Dysfunctions of a Team)
- @chrishelder
- embracing #seriouslysocial
- leveraging both digital tools and personal connections for success
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