In this engaging conversation, Holly Porter and Colleen Biggs discuss the challenges and strategies for women entrepreneurs, particularly in filling retreats and expanding their networks. Colleen shares her extensive experience in business and emphasizes the importance of specificity in offerings, establishing authority, and the need for women to ask for help. They also delve into the significance of networking and building authentic relationships, culminating in an overview of Colleen's Empower and Elevate conference, designed to connect women and foster community.

Takeaways:

• Colleen Biggs has over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur.
• Attracting the right audience requires matching the retreat experience with the ticket price.
• Specificity in messaging is crucial for attracting attendees to retreats.
• Women entrepreneurs often struggle to ask for help and need to overcome this mindset.
• Establishing authority in the industry is essential before launching retreats.
• Hiring the right team is important for scaling a business effectively.
• Networking should focus on building genuine relationships rather than just seeking clients.
• Colleen's Empower and Elevate conference connects women and fosters community.
• Authenticity in networking leads to better relationships and opportunities.
• Timing is key when it comes to hiring and scaling a business.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Colleen Biggs

03:09 Attracting the Right Audience for Retreats

06:49 The Importance of Specificity in Retreat Offerings

09:03 Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs

11:11 Establishing Authority in the Industry

13:17 Valuable Business Lessons Learned

17:46 Empower and Elevate Conference Overview

25:08 Networking and Building Authentic Relationships

27:20 RNR Outro Final.mp4

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