194. “Everything falls on me - and then I got cancer” How Linda Sidhu pivoted her business and built the community that saved her
In this episode we speak with Linda Sidhu, an entrepreneur and community builder, who shares her journey from pharmaceutical sales to creating a thriving online community. Linda discusses the importance of understanding personality types in sales, the shift from quiz funnels to community building, and how life-changing experiences have shaped her perspective on business and personal connections. She emphasizes the value of vulnerability, collaboration, and the need for genuine community engagement. In this conversation, Linda and Gina explore the importance of receiving in personal and professional contexts, the necessity of pivoting in business, and the value of building long-term relationships over transactional interactions. Linda shares her experiences with receiving, affiliate marketing, and community building, while also emphasizing the significance of understanding one's ideal client. The discussion highlights the adaptability required in entrepreneurship and the importance of nurturing connections for sustained success.
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About Linda
Linda Sidhu is the Founder of the MixerMind and a quiz strategist who creates compelling personality quizzes that attract numerous new subscribers. Leveraging her experience in pharmaceutical sales, she translated her success in face-to-face interactions into a highly effective personality quiz framework.
Recognized by Forbes, her insights shine on notable platforms like Cubicle to CEO and The Systems Saved Me Podcast, enhancing business growth through personalized strategies.
Linda's passion for list-building, community growth, and meaningful connections propels entrepreneurial success for all those in her orbit.
Where to Find Linda:
What's Your Visibility It-Factor Quiz: https://lindasidhu.com/quiz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlindasidhu
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Linda Sidhu and Her Journey
02:01 - From Pharmaceuticals to Entrepreneurship
09:48 - Understanding Personality Types in Sales
15:57 - The Shift to Community Building
20:51 - Life-Changing Moments and New Perspectives
24:05 - Fostering Genuine Community Connections
29:40 - The Art of Receiving
40:32 - Navigating Business Pivots
48:19 - Building Long-Term Relationships
Category: Entrepreneurship
Keywords: entrepreneurship, community building, sales strategies, personality types, quiz funnels, networking, vulnerability, partnerships, online business, personal growth, receiving, business strategy, community building, entrepreneurship, ideal client, affiliate marketing, resilience, long-term success, collaboration, visibility, cancer, cancer survivor
