Start Before You’re Ready: My First Client, My Pivot, and the Podcast That Followed

In this very first episode of Marketing Your Way, I’m getting personal and pulling back the curtain on how I went from VP of Marketing at the top local real estate firm — and Googling “how to start a marketing agency” at 5am — to building a business that supports my family, fuels my creativity, and gives me the freedom I used to only dream about. You’ll hear the full story — the messy pivot, the unexpected first client, and the exact mindset shift that made it all possible. If you’ve ever felt behind, not ready, or too overwhelmed to take the first step… this is your episode. I’m also sharing the three mistakes I made in those early days (yep, the kind that still make me cringe a little) — and how they actually helped shape the CEO I am today. Ready for a deeper dive? Grab my free guide: Top 5 Mistakes Marketers Make When Starting Their Own Business — and What to Do Instead at MarketingYourWayPodcast.com/mistake If this episode has you thinking, “Okay, I’m ready to do this, but where do I actually start?” — I created something just for you. It’s called The 48-Hour Plan: Launch Your Marketing Business This Weekend — a one-hour workshop that walks you step-by-step through turning your skills into a clear, client-ready service package. In just 48 hours, you’ll be ready to pitch your services and take on your first client — without the overwhelm or overthinking. Sign up now at MarketingYourWayPodcast.com/workshop This episode is your reminder that you don’t have to be fully ready to begin — you just have to be brave enough to start. 🎧 Press play now and let’s take that first step together. Want more behind-the-scenes? Connect with me on Instagram @anastasiia_mann or Linkedin Don’t miss what’s next — be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs the nudge. Thanks to our episode affiliate partner: 📩 FloDesk - the easiest, most beautiful email marketing tool out there. Stunning templates. Simple automation. No limits on subscribers or emails. Best part? You get 50% off your first year — that’s just $19 a month! Grab the deal at MarketingYourWayPodcast.com/flodesk --- Visit Episode Page