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

<p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">On today’s episode, I’m talking to fellow New Yorker, dear friend, and boss of her business Stacey Brooke.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Stacey’s company, <a href="https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/">College Essay Advisors</a>, helps college applicants present their most polished and intriguing selves by crafting effective college essays to get admissions to their dream schools. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">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! </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">I personally wouldn’t trust my kid's essay with anyone else!</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Listen to the full episode to hear:</p> <ul> <li>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</li> <li>When to hire--and how to know which things can only be done by you... and why that's a good thing!</li> <li>Whether SEO is still a thing in 2020, and the difference between keywords and good content</li> <li>The real key to creating a great customer experience that most people don’t focus on</li> <li>What you need to know if you want a successful business that makes money with no regrets</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Stacey’s links:</p> <p><a href="https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/"> </a></p> <ul> <a href="https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/"> </a> <li><a href="https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/"></a><a href="https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/">College Essay Advisors</a></li> <li>Instagra