Into The Wild 29. How to Position Yourself as High-end (even if you're not) with Merel Kriegsman
Hey You Wild Women!
My guest today is Merel Kriegsman, CEO and Founder of Merel Kriegsman Media. Originally from Holland, she now lives in Saskatchewan with her husband and 3 beautiful young daughters. Merel has done it all from singing Soprano on stages across Europe, to cleaning toilets in Germany, to successfully launching her copywriting business.
Merel founded her business with the goal to help women across the globe ascend into self-funded wealth. Through copywriting and coaching, Merel helps her clients understand their worth and become the unapologetic money makers they were destined to be.
In This Episode, You Will Learn About:
- Why Merel's question to all her clients is "If you had 10 times the confidence, what would you do?"
- Learning to set work/life boundaries
- How she increased her income after becoming the sole provider for her family
- Why she believes in the importance of imparting life skills to her daughters
- Why you need to just start and stop waiting for perfection
- Taking the time to hone your skills and build relationships
- Why you shouldn't relinquish your power and chase non-existent problems
- The need to consistently show up and commit
- Creating copy that sells
- Giving yourself the grace to iterate: It's okay to make mistakes.
- Understanding that messaging is fluid and learning to pivot
- Knowing your value from the get-go and pricing accordingly
- How Merel teaches her clients skills in pitching, negotiating and overcoming objections
- Becoming the authority behind the money
- Learning to utilize and leverage your network
- Positioning yourself as the value
- Overcoming blocks to earn what you deserve
- The importance of creating clear plans and goals for your income
- Why you should never compare yourself to competitors
- Tips on how to increase your pricing
- How to position yourself for high-end business; Understanding the needs of high-end clients
- Maintaining momentum
- Showcasing your personality and having a holistic approach to credibility
Resources:
- Website: Merel Kriegsman
- Facebook group: Create Your Money Vortex
- Instagram: @merelkriegsman
Public Shout Outs:
What it means to be a WILD woman:"Knowing your desires and honoring them." ~ Merel Kriegsman
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Renée Warren is an award-winning entrepreneur, a 7-figure business starter, and the founder of We Wild Women, a business dedicated to helping women launch their dream business. She previously founded an industry-recognized PR agency that worked with funded technology startups from South Africa to San Diego.
She's a mom to Irish Twins, a published author, and a drummer.
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