Straight Talk with Cecelia Otto

Straight Talk for Smart Business Women

Cecelia Otto (AKA “Cece”) is a classically trained singer, composer, and author who founded An American Songline®, a unique historical program where she shares America’s history through song. In 2013, she completed her first cross-country musical journey, performing 30 concerts of vintage music in venues along America’s first transcontinental road, the Lincoln Highway. To commemorate this historic journey, she recorded new music and published a book about these travels in 2015, and will be touring with a music program which tells the story of World War One in 2017 and 2018. E When she’s not on the road, Cece lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and friendly talkative cat. Find her online on Facebook (American Songline), Twitter (@Am_Songline) and YouTube (AmericanSongline) as well as on her website at http://www.americansongline.net/. Hear her three poetic business lessons: 1. When the road less travels doesn't work, create your own. 2. Build and Maintain a community. 3. Embrace grace in the moments of chaos Cece offers three special offers to the listeners. If you would like a copy of her crowdfunding speech, email [e-mail] If you would like a free download of her music email her at [e-mail] If you buy the Crowd-funding book on Amazon, email her the receipt and she will give you a 30 minute consult on building your Crowd-funding. Finally, if you buy the book directly from her website, you will receive an autographed copy of the book. www.americansongline.net ___________________________ Show notes: 2:50 I started my business by thinking simply. What do I love the most? 3:15 The bigger the idea the more it needs to percolate. 7:10 Be adaptive and flexible. 8:40 I ran a successful Kickstarter Campaign which led me to write a book telling others how to do the same. 12:55 When the road less traveled doesn't work, create your own. 15:00 You can shoot for the moon but aim for the rocket ship first. 15:45 Build and maintain your community. 16:10 There are people standing along the shoulder of your road to cheer you on. 16:50 Stay loyal to those in your past. 17:40 You've got to include a human aspect to your audience. Make a two dimensional space a three dimensional space. 19:25 Embrace grace in the moments of chaos. 20:00 Step back and think about what is going right.