S2E3: The Power of Volunteer Marketing Teams ft. Natalie Hogg, Founder of MethodQ
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Guest Bio:
Natalie Hogg is the founder and head marketer of Method Q. She has a background in communications and journalism and initially aspired to join international relations but later shifted to marketing. After a successful career in corporate marketing, she founded Method Q, where she can help businesses grow while giving back to her community.
Company Description:
Method Q is a full-service marketing agency that provides comprehensive marketing solutions for businesses, whether supporting existing in-house teams or acting as a complete outsourced marketing department.
Contact Information:
- Website: themethodq.com
- LinkedIn: Natalie Hogg
Main Insight:
The power of creating volunteer marketing teams lies in aligning business goals with personal passions. By blending work and life purposefully, you can build a community of professionals who share your values, create meaningful impact through nonprofits, and help the next generation succeed.
Key Takeaways:
- Get Out of Your Comfort Zone:
- Expand your network by attending events and engaging with new people.
- Reach out to potential mentors and ask for introductions.
- Define Your Goals:
- Write down your career and life goals to manifest them into reality.
- Create a timeline of where you want to be, even if it's a rough outline.
- Build and Nurture Relationships:
- Foster meaningful relationships within your network and community.
- Leverage your network's skills and interests to make a positive impact.
- Incorporate Volunteering into Your Business:
- Recruit your team to volunteer their skills for a nonprofit organization.
- Start by offering small contributions, like managing social media or redesigning a website.
- Encourage your team to take ownership and contribute their expertise.
- Practice Self-Care:
- Maintain a healthy balance by prioritizing self-care.
- Lead by example, showing your team the importance of taking care of themselves.
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Chapters
1. S2E3: The Power of Volunteer Marketing Teams ft. Natalie Hogg, Founder of MethodQ (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Natalie Hogg and MethodQ (00:00:31)
3. Evolution of MethodQ into a Full-Service Marketing Team (00:03:38)
4. Navigating Fear and Faith in Entrepreneurship (00:06:18)
5. Making an Impact Through Nonprofit Involvement (00:11:06)
6. Joining Stand Up For Kids and Board Involvement (00:16:46)
7. Impact of Stand Up For Kids on Youth Homelessness (00:20:18)
8. Balancing Business and Volunteer Commitments (00:24:17)
9. Focusing on Influence and Community Impact (00:28:04)
10. Steps to Incorporating Volunteering into Business (00:32:30)
11. Blending Work and Life for Authenticity (00:36:47)
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