EP 03: Stacey Brooke – Putting In Your Time, Building A Business Without Sacrificing Adventure, And Why Every Business Is A Marketing Business

Your business can either force you into a life you don’t love.
Or, it can bankroll a lifestyle that allows you to do the things
you love, visit the places that excite you, and take control of
your long-term goals.


 


On today’s episode, I’m talking to fellow New Yorker, dear
friend, and boss of her business Stacey Brooke.


 


Stacey’s company, College Essay Advisors, helps college
applicants present their most polished and intriguing selves by
crafting effective college essays to get admissions to their
dream schools.


 


She started her business as a freelance advisor in 2004 and took
it full time in 2014. She now has one full-time employee and 20
independent advisors she brings on for projects. While keeping
her operation lean and efficient she’s been able to grow 50% year
over year!


 


I personally wouldn’t trust my kid's essay with anyone else!


 


Listen to the full episode to hear:


How Stacey sent one strategically placed email that landed
her a guest article in a top publication and what she’d done to
set the stage for that win

When to hire--and how to know which things can only be done
by you... and why that's a good thing!

Whether SEO is still a thing in 2020, and the difference
between keywords and good content

The real key to creating a great customer experience that
most people don’t focus on

What you need to know if you want a successful business that
makes money with no regrets



 


Stacey’s links:


College Essay Advisors

Instagram: @collegeessayadvisors

YouTube



 


Pia’s Links:


No BS Agency Owners Free Facebook Group

The Show Your Business Who's Boss Crash Course

Start reading the first chapter of my book

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