Part 1: Building Confidence as an Entrepreneur: Skills for Success | Susan Negen

Send us Fan MailIn part 1 of our new episode of Spark and Ignite Your Marketing, Beverly Cornell talks with retail expert Susan Negen about the transformative power of confidence and vision in building a thriving business. Drawing from her journey with WhizBang Retail Training and two decades of retail experience at top brands like Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s, Susan shares why creating a clear, inspiring vision is essential—and how it differs from simply setting goals.Key Takeaways:Vision vs. Goal-Setting: A vision is a powerful, overarching dream for your business that guides your journey, while goals are the actionable steps along the way. Investing in Essential Skills: To truly grow, entrepreneurs need to invest in skills beyond their core passion, like inventory management, people management, and financial planning. Confidence Through Community and Masterminds: Susan shares how being part of a supportive community, like mastermind groups, accelerates growth by providing fresh perspectives, accountability, and the encouragement needed to make confident decisions and stay on track with your vision.Follow Susan:Retail Training and Solutions for Independent Retail StoresBrillianceRecommended Resources:A Better You, Every day · MindvalleyZingTrain | Business Training & Leadership DevelopmentP.S. Ready to spark your unique opportunities and ignite your marketing? Here are three ways to work with us.1. 📞 Schedule a Complimentary 15-minute Call and let’s delve into your goals and answer any questions you may have.2. 📘 Read Beverly’s book Marketing for Entrepreneurs a quick guide filled with actionable steps to help make your brand and business shine even brighter. 🎙️ Listen to Beverly’s Marketing Podcast where she interviews entrepreneurs to get inspired and gain new business and marketing insights.3. 🎓 Learn more about marketing and Enroll in Our Marketing Courses designed to bring clarity to your business efforts. They’re easy-to-understand and self-paced, perfect for busy entrepreneurs like you. Dare to be Wickedly BrandedSupport the showPS. If you want your marketing to feel a little more magical:• Get our weekly newsletter WickedlyBranded.com/Newsletter• Read Marketing For Entrepreneurs - Revised Edition• Invite Beverly Cornell as a guest speaker