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More than a Few Words#890 What Type of Networking Animal Are You?Did you miss this conversation with Rochelle Groh about networking animals? She suggests the next time you go to a networking event, look for the four types of networking animals.
The shark, who is ready to take a bite out of every conversation
The penguin who typically gravitates to the same people at every event
The bee who knows everyone in the room
The lone wolf who prefers longer, more one on one conversations.
About Rochelle Groh
Rochelle is the Co-Founder of Cutclass and the host of the Allergic to Small Talk podcast.
Roche...2023-08-0811 min
Allergic To Small TalkEffective Growth with Kallum NicholsonWhat does it REALLY mean to grow your business? Do you know the steps to get to your end goal? This week, our guest Kallum Nicholson from Kwakademy walks us through how to effectively grow your business with his proven framework, covering Systems/Processes, Marketing, and Strategy Planning. He describes himself as an Unconventional Growth Specialist, and runs a successful coaching business with an unconventional twist! Kallum is also an Inspirational Speaker, Live Show Host, and Magazine Editor. To get in touch with Rochelle: The form link to book a call with Ro...2022-12-2125 min
Allergic To Small TalkWhat Happens at the Top? With Jas TakarAs small business owners, we are always working hard to climb the ladder and reach the top of our game, but what happens when we get there? When we see people at the top of their game killing it in their area of expertise, we don’t ever really understand all the steps it took to get there. On today’s episode we’re going to take a look at what it could look like to be at the top of your game. My guest this week to help me pick apart this topic is Jas Takar. Jas ha...2022-12-1540 min
Allergic To Small TalkThe Organic Lead Generation Toolkit with Yann IlungaSetting up a small business is great, but what happens when people stop buying your product or services? How do you find customers or clients? Have you got a solid strategy to ensure that the leads continue to come through the door? We are all doing some sort of lead generation, whether it’s online, at networking events or through paid ads! Our guest today Yann Ilunga from 360 Entrepreneur is a lead generation and podcasting consultant, international speaker, and podcaster with over 400 episodes published. He is the go to guy to learn about how to organically cre...2022-12-0147 min
Allergic To Small TalkNailing your networking strategy with Christine SmithIf you’re a small business owner, one way to get the word out about who you are and what you do is networking. There are many different types of networking events, like chamber of commerce to non-profit networking groups, in person groups and virtual events. Our guest today is Christine Smith - the co-founder and managing partner of independent networking group ‘The Ripple Effect’, which is a networking group like no other. Christine describes The Ripple Effect as not just a networking group, but a support network. If you want to learn about na...2022-11-2424 min
Allergic To Small TalkBecoming a Marketing Master with Ivana RadojevicIf you run a small business, you’ll know how important marketing is. Marketing your small business could be a never ending battle. From creating content, to designing, to social posts, to newsletters, to podcasts, and everything in between…it can get really daunting keeping everything in order and consistent. But there are some tools you can use to make your life a whole lot easier! Our guest today, Ivana Rajojevic currently works at Canada’s fastest growing Shopify Plus partner agency, where she oversees online sales and marketing strategy for mid to enterprise-level merchants. J...2022-11-1716 min
Allergic To Small TalkTackling Taxes with Charles ReadDo you know what to do to ensure your business is Tax Compliant? As a small business owner we focus heavily on revenue and profit, afterall, that’s what's going to keep the doors open, but what the heck do we need to know when it comes around to tax time? Our guest today, Charles Reed from Get Payroll, walks us through how to ensure our business is compliant with tax regulations, from how to set your books up correctly to walking us through the difference between being a Sole Proprietor, LLC’s, S-Corp and LLC. If...2022-11-1027 min
Allergic To Small TalkA New Way to Prospect for Clients with Anders BoulangerAlways be prospecting … If you come from the world of sales this might be a familiar term for you and if this is foreign, you’ll want to listen up! If you own a small business, I hate to tell ya, but you’re a sales person whether you like it or not, but generating prospects doesn’t have to be dreadful, in fact it can be fun! Our guest this week, Andres Boulager has logged thousands of hours of engaging all kinds of people at all kinds of events around the world. He has codified...2022-11-0345 min
Allergic To Small TalkBecoming the ultimate giver with EA CsolkovitsOne of the key ingredients to building a network that you love is to give and contribute, but how do we do this without compromising your sanity, yet still build a community that you love? Our guest today EA Csolkovits is the founder and patriarch of the Givers University. He takes us on his journey from helping his dad as a milkman, age 5, to meeting his mentor during the depression age, to launching the Givers University which teaches others world wide about giving and taking. EA refers as a group of people meeting as a Ju...2022-10-2740 min
Allergic To Small TalkNailing your business strategy with Alex BrueckmannDo you feel like you’ve been going round and round in circles trying to nail down a solid strategy for your business? You are not alone! Our guest today, Alex Brueckmann is an entrepreneur, executive coach, author and born advisor. Alex helps small business owners and entrepreneurs to design a winning and intentional strategy. In his upcoming book, he presents ‘The 9 Elements of Organizational Identity’ which helps people build better businesses. In this podcast, Alex covers the fundamentals of creating a strategy by breaking down the process to help you make measurable progress toward your visi...2022-10-1918 min
Allergic To Small TalkBig Picture Thinking with Maggie PerotinDo you know what the big picture for your business is? Are you the type of business owner who is trying to get your business to align with your big picture? If you’ve struggled to align your business with what you have set in your mind, you’re going to dig the guest on this episode. Her name is Maggie Perotin and she gives service-based entrepreneurs clarity and tools to exceed their business goals and transform into high-performing CEOs of their business. Through her DREAM-PLAN-DO coaching model, Maggie helps her clients align their mindset, busi...2022-10-1319 min
Allergic To Small TalkStanding Out Above The Rest with Terry BegueAre you good at your craft but struggle to make sales or land clients? Our guest this week Terry Begue, started out fresh out of high school with no money, no experience, no connections, and no skills. Despite becoming a master of his craft, he was still just another painter in an overcrowded market. Undeterred, Terry dug deeper and learned what motivates people to buy, and by taking away the reasons why they wouldn’t buy, and his business blew up! Terry has fine-tuned his process for business and personal growth, into an ea...2022-10-0621 min
Allergic To Small TalkCreating Energy on Demand with Nate PalmerCreating Energy on Demand with Nate Palmer Have you ever thought about the link between your physical fitness and how that affects the way you run your business? Are you in tune with what your body is telling you? In this episode, our guest - bestselling author of The Million DollarBody Method and Passport Fitness Nate Palmer, dives into the link between how fuelling your body correctly enables you to be mental athlete by answering 2 fundamental questions – What is performance eating and why it’s critical for entrepreneurs? How can busy professionals create energy on d...2022-09-2924 min
Allergic To Small TalkLevelling up your business with Lisa Marie PlatskeWhat are the ingredients of a successful leader? Are they an extrovert who commands a room with their loud, steady voice or an introvert that calmly guides a team through challenge and change? Well, the answer could be both! This week, Lisa Marie Platske shares with us how to level up your business with her Upside Thinking Leadership Model, which helps people figure out their WHY, and develop their dream career with her proven seven step leadership model centred on connection, positioning and executive presence. The 7 steps we cover in this episode are: Start w...2022-09-2245 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow to Slay Giants in Your Business with Curt TueffertWhere are you playing small in your business? Take a minute to think about it. Are you playing small in sales, marketing, networking? Are you ready to start playing big? If ready to start playing big, you're going to love this podcast episode featuring Curt Tueffert. He’s a professor at the University of Houston where he teaches sales and business Communication. But Curt is not all theory, he’s actually on the court and playing full out with sales in his role as the VP of Sales Development for a large Industrial Distr...2022-09-1524 min
Allergic To Small TalkThis DJ Means Business, Featuring Amani RobertsCreativity and art go hand and hand. But how do you align your creativity and art, and turn it into a real business? On this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing DJ, producer, author, and podcaster, Amani Roberts. He shows us how one night as a DJ relates to the eb and flow of a business. If you’re in the creative space (artist, graphic designer, designer, art or creative director, DJ etc.) you’ll love this episode because you’re going to learn how to treat what you love as a business so you can...2022-07-2720 min
Data Leadership for EveryoneDitch Your 9-5 with Rochelle Groh - Episode 86Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c00ijqFOzdg This Week’s Guest is Entrepreneurial Coach and Co-Founder of Cutclass, Rochelle Groh Rochelle is the Co-Founder of Cutclass and Host of The Allergic to Small Talk Podcast. Cutclass is made up of a team of small business coaches that focus on teaching people to ditch their 9-5 to start their […]2022-06-2740 min
The Podcast On PodcastingEp225: Strategies To Creating Excellent Workflows In Podcasting – Rochelle GrohWe all want to be at the top of our game to improve productivity. Let's get to the gist as today's guest will give you some insights into improving your workflow, helpful marketing tools to "convert the converted" audience, and get that much-needed drive to stay focused on your work. Don't miss Rochelle Groh in this episode as she will indeed help you grow your show. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Differences between Blog, Vlog, and Podcast Tools to enhance the management of your show’s workflow Insights on developing resilience and discipline in cr...2022-05-0943 min
Sales Hindsights with Patrick KaganAre your NETWORKING skills costing you?Send us a textDid you ever stop and calculate how much a bad networking experience can cost your business?Have you actually spent preparation time, honing the "60 second pitch" that all your team uses during a networking event?Did you consider that networking is a way of life in business, and not an event?If you've considered leaving the 9-5 grind, or if you just want to build your business at the job you already hold, you need to consider the invaluable skill of networking as a business priority.2022-04-2832 min
More than a Few Words#712 Networking AnimalsThe next time you go to a networking event, guest Rochelle Groh suggests you should look for the four types of networking animals.
The shark, who is ready to take a bite out of every conversation
The penguin who typically gravitates to the same people at every event
The bee who knows everyone in the room
The lone wolf who prefers longer, more one on one conversations.
About Rochelle Groh
Rochelle is the Co-Founder of Cutclass and the host of the Allergic to Small Talk podcast.
Rochelle focuses on teaching first time small busi...2022-04-2111 min
Allergic To Small Talk5 Apps to Run Your Business SmoothlyBeing a small business owner can be so time consuming, however, you can also be extremley efficient if you incorporate apps into your daily operations. In this episode, you're going to hear about 5 of my favorite apps that I use to run my business: Calendy.com Monday.com Canva.com SendSpark.com DropBox.com To book a 15 min networking strategy call, book here: https://calendly.com/itsrogroh/15min Want to transition from your 9-5 to start your own business? Take a 2 min quiz to see if you're ready to "take the leap", link is...2022-04-1410 min
Allergic To Small Talk9-5 or Build Your Own Business?In high school and even college some of us were designated a Career Counselor that recommended various careers we could go into based off of our school records. But what if in addition to Career Counselors we had the option of speaking to an Entrepreneur Counselor? Speaking to an Entrepreneur Counselor could shift so many things for budding small business owners, however, at the moment employees work their way up the corporate ladder, end up hating their job and or boss before they decide a 9-5 isn’t for them. This episode explores the spectrum of...2022-04-0816 min
B.O.O.S.T. PodcastUnleashing Your Inner Networking Animal | Rochelle Groh EP91Rochelle Groh is an expat living in the U.K. and she's the co-founder of Cutclass, where she helps people pivot from their 9 to 5 to start their own business + grow their business through the power of business networking. If you want more business leads in your life, this episode is just for you. You’ll not only learn to LOVE networking, but you will learn to unlock your inner networking animal, positioning you to be a lean, mean lead generation machine! Resources:https://www.letscutclass.com/ https://www.in...2022-04-0721 min
Entrepreneurs Visiting VictorInterview with Rochelle GrohInterview with Rochelle Groh, who is an Entrepreneur, host of the Allergic to Small Talk Podcast, Networking Coach for Small Business Owners, and Co-Founder of CutClass.
2022-04-0639 min
Coaching CallS2 Ep#49 Rochelle Groh: Corporate dropout turned small business owner.My guest today is Rochelle Groh, Rochelle is a corporate drop out turned small business owner. She's the Co-Founder of Cutclass, CEO of Clever Little Sleeper, and the host of the Allergic to Small Talk podcast.
Cutclass is made up of small business coaches and they provide customized programs created by MBAs, experienced small business owners, and creatives. Typically the clients they work with say things like, "I hate my 9-5, I want to start my own business, but I don't know what I'm truly great at or where to start" or "I have to grow m...2022-03-011h 00
Allergic To Small TalkSecrets to Building a Business that ScalesWorking alone can be tough, especially when you’re stuck on a problem or challenge that prevents you from taking the next step in your business. One of those challenges can be trying to get out of your business so it can actually grow and scale. And what this comes down to is how we structure our business model. To help us shift our mindset on how we approach our business models, I interviewed Rocky Buckley. Rocky Buckley an entrepreneur, coach, consultant, and the creator of the Platinum Path mastermind, where he and his f...2022-02-2430 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow to Structure a WorkflowI know I can get frazzled when I don’t have a proper workflow down for things I do repeatedly in my business. A workflow consists of an orchestrated and repeatable pattern of activity (like a newsletter, blog, podcast, social posts…these are thing that you might do repeatedly in your business), enabled by the systematic organization of resources into processes (System could be a PM system like Monday.com or Asana or you could use an Excel Sheet to organize your resources AKA you or a Virtual Assistant plus time, you got manage your resource of time...2022-02-1709 min
Allergic To Small TalkTalking Creativity with Mari ReisbergI really love the dreaming aspect of creativity. Meaning, I LOVE to create what could be possible for whatever project I’m working on. It’s a very sexy space to be in because ANYTHING is possible and nothing is too crazy or too big. But did you know that there is an entire process to creativity and the possibility part of creativity comes much later in the process? In this episode, I interview Mari Reisberg, and she LOVES the process of creativity. She teaches us what creativity is, how to hone it, and...2022-02-1028 min
Allergic To Small TalkCourses I took to Level Up My Business GameYou don’t need a formal classroom or a fancy degree to help you achieve more or solve problems in your business. Every piece of information you could ever want is at the tip of your fingers. When I launched Cutclass with my Co-Founder Leslie, we did market research and found that the global e-learning industry is projected to reach 370 Billion dollars by 2026, and that’s from 226 Billion dollars in 2020 – that’s a whole lot of learning that’s going on and a whole lot of education that you can use to grow YOUR business. If y...2022-02-0315 min
Sustaining Creativity PodcastRochelle GrohCreativity through the lens of a Business Owner and Podcast Host"Creativity to me is working with limited resources or being disadvantaged in some way and still seeing a way out."Rochelle is the Co-Founder of Cutclass and the host of the Allergic to Small Talk podcast. By cultivating new networks and reaching out to old connections, Rochelle has been able to grow her former careers and businesses in California, New York, and now the U.K. She now teaches others to do the same!Rochelle focuses on teaching first time small business o...2022-02-0128 min
Allergic To Small TalkTrailerWhat you can expect from Allergic to Small Talk is to learn 3 things. One, how to network to build your business, I love networking and it's how I've built my careers and businesses in California, New York and now the U.K. Two, you'll learn which apps + softwares to use to operate your business. If you're a first time small business owner, you might be coming from an existing business that has systems in place for you, but when you venture off onto your own, you have to create those systems for yourself. I'll share w...2022-01-2802 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow to Network on LinkedIn with LinkedIn Coach, Alice FewingsLinkedIn can seem like a total mine field because it’s not like Instagram, Facebook or TikTok which gives us all the warm fuzzies, laughter, and eye candy we so desperately crave. In this episode, you’re going to learn some tips on how to use LinkedIn and how to build your network on LinkedIn. I showcase a very special guest on this episode and her name is Alice Fewings and she is a LinkedIn Ninja! She empowers entrepreneurs with the mindset and skills to transform their social media content in just a matter of weeks...2022-01-2724 min
Allergic To Small TalkWhat should I do after I network? Schedule a 1 to 1!After you’re done networking at a business networking event, the first thing you should do is immediately set up 1 to 1’s with the people you found interesting in the room. In this episode, I’m going to walk you through 8 questions you should ask someone to do an effective 1 to 1 plus you’re going to hear me do a real 1 to 1 with Johanna Hooper. Johanna is the CEO of Limited Peak Performance. I won’t give a full background on Johanna because that’s what our 1 to 1 will uncover. The goal of a 1 to 1 is to give yo...2022-01-2037 min
GEMS with Genesis Amaris KempEp. 235 - ABCs of Business Networking with Rochelle GrohThe ABCs of Business Networking can often lead to sales for your business, collaborations with other business owners, and connections that last a lifetime 🚀.
Networking can also be tied to your net worth and effectively networking doesn't have to be complexed.
See video here - https://youtu.be/uD1gXmW7LBw
WHO IS ROCHELLE GROH?
Rochelle is the Co-Founder of Cutclass and the host of the Allergic to Small Talk podcast.
By cultivating new networks and reaching out to old connections, Rochelle has bee...2022-01-1433 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow to plan your goals for 2022If you haven’t planned out your business goals for 2022 yet, don’t sweat it. You still have time! In this episode, Ro shares how you can plan your year by looking at your business in two ways: a 12 month snap shot and then a quarter by quarter basis. When you take a look at your business from a 12 month standpoint you can see all of the holidays and important dates you’ll be out of the office. When you know which dates you’ll be out of the office; you can then plan any promotion...2022-01-1309 min
Allergic To Small TalkDr. Ruth Gotian - The Success FactorWhat do astronauts, Olympic champions, and Nobel laureates do differently that allows them to achieve at such a high level? High achievers share the same four attributes: intrinsic motivation, perseverance, strong foundation, and constantly learning through informal means. The key to their success is that they do all four of these things at the same time. Based on Dr. Ruth Gotian’s research and in-person interviews with astronauts, Nobel Prize winners, and Olympic champions, her book The Success Factor outlines the approach that individuals aspiring to improve their performance can adopt. This episodes deeps dives in...2022-01-0629 min
Allergic To Small TalkRetrospective w/ the Cutclass team, Leslie Levito and Sho KazandijanThis episode is super special because you’ll get to meet my two business partners for Cutclass, Leslie and Sho. In this episode we demonstrate a retrospective. A retrospective is an exercise that we do after a launch or project or at the end of the year. This exercise allows our team to talk about our desired outcomes, talk about what worked, what didn’t work, what was missing, and most importantly show gratitude for one another and acknowledge one anothers contributions. Usually, I have a pretty structured episode flow, but this episode is going to b...2021-12-3053 min
Allergic To Small TalkNadia Scott - Client ReviewLast week you got to meet a client that I coach 1 on 1. His name is Fahmy Kayira, he’s a rapper, independent artist, and CEO of a creative agency called The Streets Coldest. If you haven’t had the chance to catch up on that episode, pop back to episode 29 and give it a listen. And this week, you’re going to get to meet another client and friend, Nadia Scott. Nadia is the Managing Director for Geon Training Solutions. A government funded training provider in the North East of England. Nadia’s team is responsib...2021-12-2322 min
Allergic To Small TalkClient Review with Influencer, Independent Artist, and CEO of The Streets Coldest, Fahmy KayiraI’m so pumped for this episode because you are going to gain insight on what it’s like to work with me 1 on 1 by hearing from my client and friend, Fahmy Kayira. He’ll share how our time together has leveled up his business game in terms of saving time and implementing a structure and system in place to keep all areas of his business under control. He’ll even talk about how he lost business because he didn’t have a system in place. Fahmy is a rapper, Independent Artist, and CEO of The Street Coldest. 2021-12-1625 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow to save time as you head into the Holiday season, with Karen Brooks M.D. of Pellings Business Solutions LtdDo you want to know one of the top 3 things I hear which prevents a business owner from networking? -> I don’t have time! Typically when I hear this from a small business owner, it’s due to the fact that they don’t have a system in place that will allow them to scale. If you’re relying on good ol’ pen and paper to manage your entire small business...you’re gonna wanna listen to this episode because my guest, Karen Brooks, Managing Director of Pellings Business Solutions Ltd. shows us what it truly mea...2021-12-0933 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow to Sell What You Love + Close Sales on LinkedIn with CEO of the Merit Sales System, Mike HerbertsAs a small business owner, one of the challenges that often comes up is: selling the things that we love to do and provide for the world. A lot of us start our businesses because we’re great at a certain skillset, we’re passionate about something we do, or we realize we really love to do something that’s outside of a 9-5...and those somethings are monetized in some fashion, such as you really adore plants and gardens and maybe you’ve opened a flower shop, or maybe you binge podcasts so you decide to create a...2021-12-0240 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow to Reduce Stress, Anxiety, and Overwhelm w/ Oxygen Advantage Instructor and Free Diver, Tracey HowesHappy Thanksgiving y’all! Thanksgiving can be a pretty hectic time for a lot of us. Leading up to the day, you’re probably scrambling around to tie up loose ends in the office before you head out. The day itself is filled with cooking, you might have to run around getting last minute ingredients, drive around from 1 house to another house to make different dinner times, and not to mention thinking about all the conversation that has to be managed at the Thanksgiving dinner table...and ya know what, all of this can be VERY overwhelming. 2021-11-2431 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow to Network during ThanksgivingThanksgiving is one of the best times to network and here’s why: You can get in touch with people in your network that you’ve been meaning to get in touch with or people you haven’t talked to in a long time. When people don’t reach out to someone for a long time, they continue to NOT reach out because they feel like the other person may think they “want something”. Reaching out over Thanksgiving is almost like a free pass to get out of that awkward space of “what if that person I haven’...2021-11-1810 min
Allergic To Small TalkWriting People OffHave you ever felt judged because of the way you looked or the type of job you have or because you’re unemployed or a student? Or have you judged others and later felt bad about it? Getting judged and our judgments of others plays an integral role when you network for your small business. Sometimes people on the networking circuit often won't take the time to get to know another person because they think they might not add any value to their business and on the other hand, they will make a b-line to so...2021-11-1108 min
Allergic To Small TalkPress Play on Life with Alison QualterCreating a business network isn’t centered on generating sales. It’s centered on how you can help the people around you and how well you can create and collaborate with others to leave the world a better place. And that’s what this particular episode is all about: creating, collaborating, and leaving the world just that tiny bit better. In this episode, I had the pleasure of collaborating with my friend Alison Qualter, founder of Press Play on Life, a coaching program focused on helping people to live more mindfully and joyfully, and gain clarity in their p...2021-11-0427 min
Allergic To Small TalkWhen Things Don't Go to PlanLast week I had planned to record 2 podcasts with guests. I had prepared everything, I did pre-interviews with my guests, did research on each of my guests, wrote introductions for them, and blocked out 3 hours in my day to get the recording and editing complete, but 1 guest didn’t show up and the other had tech issues. My day didn’t go to plan! I was a bit disappointed because I was excited to have some guests on the show for some fun and valuable content, but it just didn’t work out. Have y...2021-10-2811 min
Out to Launch029 Invest in the Best...YourselfThis episode brings back Jon Hillstead to the stage. Jon is a Master Practitioner of: NLP, hypnosis, time techniques, and EFT. Together, Jon and Leslie dive into the value of making investments in the best thing you could ever invest in— yourself. And even coaches need coaches! Together they share what they have discovered as coaches for and clients of each other. For ongoing growth and development Jon coaches Leslie in manifestation and Leslie is Jon’s business coach. Their pairing brings together two very different approaches that creates incredible synergies. For more info on Jon or his signature course Conscio...2021-09-2345 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow to Network in a Large Facebook Group, Featuring Nikki Tapley, CEO of The Inspire NetworkHave you ever joined a Free Business Facebook Group? Usually, business facebook groups provide you with some free resources to help you in your business. For example, there are groups that are focused specifically on the legal side of a business, there are groups focused specifically on marketing. While others focus on providing you with a broad range of services. On top of this, some of these Facebook Groups are absolutely GINORMOUS. Meaning, there are thousands and thousands of members. So how the heck do you get seen and not get lost in the online...2021-09-1833 min
Allergic To Small TalkWhat is the value of your service or product?If you have a tough time with sales or never had to sell before, but now you’re a small business owner/freelancer/creative/entrepreneur, you're now in sales whether you like it or not. This episode is for you because you’re going to learn how to focus on your value and not so much on selling. For more biz tips and resources please visit LetsCutClass.com2021-09-0906 min
Allergic To Small TalkTalking Networking with ONLE Co-Founder James WestOn this episode Rochelle talks to ONLE Co-Founder, James West, about his online networking group for people who like, people. James gives us the inside scoop about why he and his partner, Kelly West, started their networking group that now has over 300+ members. You can catch ONLE here.2021-09-0137 min
Allergic To Small Talk4 Challenges Biz Owners Face when Trying to Get "More Business"On this episode Rochelle touches on 4 common challenges that biz owners face when they try to get more business: 1. The "if they build it, they will come" fantasy. 2. The anxiety a biz owner feels when it comes to networking or being with others. 3. Not wanting to be "salesy". 4. Not addressing foundational issues in their business. If you'd like to dive deeper into any of these challenges, email Rochelle at Ro@letscutclass.com and if you want free biz building resources visit letscutclass.com 2021-08-2709 min
Out to Launch026 From Real Relationships to Real Revenue with Rochelle GrohWhen you start a new business, oftentimes, your friends and family are your first customers, but what happens when the excitement of your business dies off and you're left to figure out how to get new customers through the door? In this episode, Co-Founder of Cutclass and networking expert Rochelle Groh shares how you can mine your network to support you and your business.2021-08-0534 min
Allergic To Small TalkDo You Want to Build an Audience or a Community with your Network? Featuring Emily LakinIs your network a community or an audience? On today’s Allergic to Small Talk Pod, Ro interviews Emily Lakin, Director of Earnest Agency. Emily provides a thought provoking way to look at your network. She challenges us to build networks that not only provide value for us as individuals, but the world at large. Grab a pen and paper to take notes because this is a good one! 2021-06-0429 min
Allergic To Small TalkNo Agenda Networking: A Course on How To NetworkHave you ever learned how to properly network? In this episode, Ro goes over her course No Agenda Networking which teaches people, step by step, how to build, contribute, and leverage their network in order to earn more money and move their business forward. Tune in now!2021-06-0310 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow Your Wardrobe Can Be One of Your Best Assets with Laura FamaHave you ever showed up to an event kind of missing the mark or let your mood determine your style? Sometimes our wardrobe choices can be one of our best assets or worse enemies when it comes to networking and building relationships. If you have a love/hate relationship w/ your wardrobe, you're going to LOVE this episode where Ro interviews fashion expert, podcast host, and mentor, Laura Fama. Laura drops some helpful tips to get you ready for your next meeting or big event, so much easier! 2021-05-2024 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow Research Can Propel Your NetworkingResearch can be used when you are starting a new project in your business or life, but research is especially good to help you find your Ideal Customer. Before you go out into the networking world you need to understand who your ideal customer is and get very specific on who they are. Once you know who they are, your networking becomes much more focused. In this episode, Ro gives you a peak into how research helped create Cutclass, how research helped her find her Ideal Customer + how you can find your Ideal Customer too!2021-05-1314 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow to Save Time in Your Diary with Shakila SadiqThere are so many things we can do with time: We can kill time or lose time, we can be robbed of our precious time, we can find time. My guest on today's episode helps you save time; Time, that you can dedicate to another part of your business or life. Shakila Sadiq is an awesome business owner and a professional Virtual Assistant. She drops some knowledge gems on how to organize your diary to increase your productivity. Tune in now!2021-05-0420 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow to Set Goals for NetworkingMost people fail at networking because they don't set goals. One of the most crucial times to set goals via networking is when you're going through a life transition, such as a career shift. Networking isn't all about making a sale. It can be about getting support to get you through to the next phase in your life. On this episode, Rochelle talks about surrounding yourself with like minded people that are going through a similar life transition and developing structure to reach your next big step in life. Tune in now...2021-04-2311 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow to tell your story with CiCi ReaganDo you ever get caught off guard when someone asks, "Tell me a little bit about yourself?" It's a simple, yet, tough question to answer, right? On this episode, Ro interviews CiCi Reagan. CiCi is the founder of Write to Heal. She’s a recovering addict & domestic abuse survivor, & she has been writing since she could hold a pen. CiCi's journey demonstrates that the good, bad, ugly, and great experiences you've encountered can resonate with your audience, you just have to know how to tell your story. Catch this episode where CiCi...2021-04-1529 min
Allergic To Small TalkDiscover NEW opportunities from your OLD friendsWe tend to think our closest friends will provide us with the best opportunities and while that's true for trusted info and social support, it's really our old connections that will provide us with the best opportunities for our careers and business.Tune into this episode to hear how your "old friend" can provide you with many new opportunities.2021-04-0811 min
Allergic To Small TalkTips to Kick Your Negative Solo ConvoAt some point or another we have all had to wrestle that negative solo conversation in networking situations, it says things like, "I am not good enough" or "Will people like what I have to say" or "Will I have anything to contribute?" If we don't have strategies in place, this solo convo can really take us off course when we're set out to do big things in the world. On this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Leah Rosenbaum of My Coach Leah. She provides 3 tips to kick that solo convo to the c...2021-03-2838 min
Allergic To Small TalkWhat Kind of Networking Group Is Best For You?Rochelle breaks down networking into 2 categories: Traditional & Non-Traditional Traditional 1. Alumni 2. Casual 3. Referral 4. Industry Specific 5. Non-profit Non-Traditional 1. Interest Based 2. Social Media 3. Dormant Ties Listen in to figure out which one suits you best! Traditional, Non-Traditional or a blend of both?2021-03-1813 min
Out to Launch006 TYS with Rochelle Groh and Shoghak KazandjianIn this Tell Your Story (TYS), Cutclass founders Rochelle Groh and Shoghak Kazandjian share their journey to becoming business owners, how they got scrappy, and what it's like to discover that getting to the coveted executive suite didn't bring happiness or that getting the title and full-time position didn't mean security. Ro explains how she went from an Executive corporate dropout to Uber driver. Sho shares her experience as an introverted creative and how she even though she never thought of herself as a business owner, it has become her passion.2021-03-1537 min
Allergic To Small TalkWhat should I wear to network, with Vanessa DurazoSome people have a lot of worries around networking, but wondering what to wear doesn't have to be one of them! On this episode I interview entrepreneur + stylist Vanessa Durazo. Vanessa owns a boutique in Prague called Pacer. She has spent over a decade in fashion & has a passion for helping people find clothing that they love. Vanessa shares 3 insights w/ us: 1. Find the right size & style your body 2. Organise your wardrobe 3. Buy quality pieces over quantity Go have a listen! 2021-03-1139 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow to use a Virtual Assistant to build your networkYou don't need to be a baller to hire a Virtual Assistant. VA's come with different skill sets & price points :) On this episode Rochelle talks about the dos and don'ts of hiring a VA to help you build your network. Tune in now!2021-03-0413 min
Allergic To Small TalkWhat Type of Networking Animal Are You?There are 4 different types of networkers: a shark, a penguin, a bee, and a lone wolf. Each type is important because they make up the networking eco-system and it helps define your networking style. Take a listen to this episode to see what type resonates with you. If you're wondering what type of networker you are, you can take a short quiz Rochelle created and find out here. 2021-02-2509 min
Allergic To Small TalkCan Networking Be a Team Sport?How does a team work in a networking situation? Isn’t networking a solo type sport like marathon running or BMX riding? To help me answer these questions, my good friend Lorna Watkinson joined me on the show. Lorna is a master team builder, ex Proctor and Gamble gal, and through her company, Vibrant Thinking, her mission is to empower teams to transform the workplace. On the show, Lorna busts 3 Myths around networking as team. Myth 1: Networking is for the individual Myth 2: Networking is only relevant to sales teams Myth...2021-02-1833 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow to answer "What do you do?" in 7 Different WaysRaise your hand if you get tripped up telling people what you do? Ya know, when someone asks you, “What do you do?” Do you stare at them like a deer caught in headlights and then mutter out your job title? Well, I gotta tell ya, you’re not alone. This common question is so simple yet a little complex to answer. On today's episode Rochelle talks about 7 ways (see below) you can easily answer the question, “What do you do?” Highlight a problem you solve Tell a story Teach s...2021-02-1117 min
Allergic To Small TalkHow to Show Up For Your Network After Major Life Transitions w/ Leslie LevitoHave you ever been through a life transition such as a divorce, bankruptcy, or done a complete 180 with your career? After these life shifts happen, some people find it easier to just disappear for a while instead of continuing to show up for their network or audience. I know because I was one of those people. Instead of showing up for the beautiful network I built for myself, I decided it was easier to disappear for a while. Why? I was afraid to face what people may have thought about me.2021-02-0129 min
Allergic To Small Talk7 Tips to Survive NetworkingHave you ever felt like you were an outsider trying to make your way into the cool kids club? It's like THEY speak another language and exist on another planet that you have to some how navigate. In this episode, you will hear 7 tips that helped Rochelle survive the networking scene while navigating a new country and new culture as the new kid on the block. Whether you're trying to work your way into the too hot to handle kids crew or just trying to to find A crew, Rochelle has you covered!...2021-01-2723 min