Description

Summary
Ruby Sweeney, Founder & Director at The Events Hub, discusses her personal insecurities and the misconception that extroverted individuals are always positive and energetic. She also shares her experience of managing introversion and the need for personal space. Ruby explains the services provided by The Events Hub and how they prioritize the goals of their clients. She reflects on the early failure of undervaluing her services and the importance of recognizing one's worth. Ruby emphasizes the value of warm introductions and building strong relationships. She recommends books such as 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' and 'How to Fill Your Bucket' for personal development. Ruby credits a supportive manager for encouraging her to recognize her potential and pursue bigger opportunities. In this conversation, Ruby Sweeney discusses the importance of building genuine relationships and having supportive leaders. She shares her decision to become an entrepreneur and how she navigated the challenges of the pandemic. Ruby emphasizes the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and shares her accomplishment of reaching 10 years in business. She provides networking tips and strategies and highlights the power of building a diverse network. To connect with Ruby, reach out to her on LinkedIn.

Takeaways

• People may have insecurities and off days even if they appear positive and energetic.
• Managing introversion is important, and personal space is necessary for recharging.
• The Events Hub focuses on understanding client goals and providing strategic event planning.
• Recognizing the value of services and pricing them accordingly is crucial for business success.
• Warm introductions and building strong relationships are key to business growth.
• Books like 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' and 'How to Fill Your Bucket' offer valuable insights for personal development.
• Supportive managers can have a significant impact on personal and professional growth.

Sound Bites

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Insecurities

01:02 Managing Introversion and Extroversion

07:16 Early Failure and Valuing Services

09:28 Pricing Services and Adding Value

11:47 Building Relationships and Warm Introductions

14:39 Influence and Personal Development Books

21:53 The Impact of a Supportive Manager

24:38 Encouragement to Learn and Grow

25:10 Building Genuine Relationships

26:12 The Importance of Having Supportive Leaders

27:23 The Decision to Become an Entrepreneur

29:18 Navigating the Challenges of the Pandemic

30:10 Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone

32:42 The Accomplishment of Reaching 10 Years in Business

35:18 Networking Tips and Strategies

39:50 The Power of Building a Diverse Network

48:20 How to Connect with Ruby