The Most Intelligent Selection - Gold Coast
Join me on the rollercoaster of challenges and successes as told by my guests on the sunny Gold Coast. Their challenges range from mild to truly unthinkable, but their mindset, strength, and ultimate successes, leave me, and I hope you, in awe.
The Most Intelligent Selection - Gold Coast
From Winging it to Winning it: Chantal Gerardy's Journey to Marketing Success.
- Chantal's Background: Chantal shares her background, mentioning her immigration from South Africa to Australia. She talks about her successful business in South Africa and the challenges she faced when starting over in a new country.
- Challenges Faced: Chantal discusses the difficulties she encountered in Australia, such as knowing no one, having three young children, and adapting to a new culture. She also reflects on the challenges of building a business with limited resources and no prior knowledge of the online marketing space.
- Reasons for Immigrating to Australia: Chantal explains the political situation in South Africa at the time and why many South Africans chose to leave the country. She shares her decision to immigrate to Australia with her family.
- Starting a Business in Australia: Chantal talks about her journey of starting a business in Australia without any experience in marketing or technology. She shares her strategy of using social media, particularly Facebook, to connect with potential clients and build meaningful relationships.
- Biggest Successes: Chantal discusses her biggest successes, including buying a house in Australia and winning the Marketing Business of the Year award in both the digital and social media space.
- How Chantal's Business Helps Others: Chantal explains how her business helps other business owners improve their marketing strategies and achieve success. She emphasizes the importance of building meaningful relationships with customers and empowering business owners to have control over their marketing.
- Advice for Business Owners: Chantal shares her advice for business owners, including the importance of investing in oneself, managing time effectively, and having a clear marketing strategy.
- Inspiration and Work-Life Balance: Chantal talks about what inspires her and how she strives to maintain a balanced lifestyle. She encourages business owners to prioritize their time and find a balance between work and personal life.
- Favourite Things on the Gold Coast: Chantal mentions her favourite spots in Varsity Lakes, including walking, running, and cycling around the lake. She also mentions a couple of coffee shops and restaurants she enjoys.