The Introvert's Guide to Building Local Community with Kelci Borges

Working for yourself is an absolute dream, but it can get incredibly lonely when your only coworker is your dog! If you are craving local business friends but the thought of traditional networking events makes you want to hide under the covers, this episode is exactly what you need.Today, we are joined by the queen of community herself, Kelci Borges. Kelci is the founder of the WeAreSheRose agency and the Boise Breakfast Club, a local community that boasts over 700 members! Kelci shares her incredibly relatable story of pivoting from a burnout-inducing, multi-six-figure social media agency to building deeply impactful in-person spaces.Whether you just moved to a new city, or you're finally ready to step out of your solopreneur silo, Kelci is sharing her step-by-step playbook for finding your people without the awkward small talk.In this episode, we cover:Why Kelci is transitioning from a booming social media agency to focus on human connection.How to build your own "Networking First Aid Kit" so you never freeze up in a room full of strangers again.The psychology of connecting over feelings instead of facts (and why you should stop asking people what they do for work!).The hilarious and effective "Polite Snoop" strategy for joining conversations.A step-by-step "First 100 Days" plan to successfully plug into a new local network: Researching rooms, becoming a familiar face, and going deep.Connect with Kelci:Follow Kelci on Instagram: @wearesheroseCheck out her local events: The Boise Breakfast Club & The Boro Breakfast Club (Nashville) Time-Sensitive: Join Kelci’s free online event on March 18th to get a taste of the Breakfast Club and learn how to "Make Q2 Your B*tch"! Join The Break Room! Are you looking for a safe space to connect with other creative service providers who actually get what you do? You don't have to do business alone. Come join us in The Break Room for support, systems, and a culture that champions your growth: https://www.joandlyndon.com/the-breakroomIf you share about this, tag us @thesustainablecreator & @joandlyndon so we can cheer you on!Lastly, we'd be over the moon if you took 30 seconds to give us a review!