#136 Nedra Rezinas Marketer, Entrepreneur and Coach Talks About Finding Your Niche

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What if the boldest move in marketing wasn't about being louder, but about being truer to who you really are? Nedra Rezinas joins us to challenge conventional marketing wisdom with her refreshing approach designed specifically for introverts and highly sensitive entrepreneurs.
Nedra's journey from web designer to marketing strategist reveals how listening to clients' needs led her to discover her true calling. After 16 years in web design, she noticed clients consistently asking, "What do I do after the website is built?" This gap became her opportunity to serve a community she naturally understood – fellow introverts seeking authentic marketing guidance.
The conversation takes a powerful turn when Nedra boldly states that "you don't have to do it all" in marketing – a perspective she admits feels almost "blasphemous" in an industry that often pushes omnipresence. By giving permission to skip video content or certain platforms when they don't align with your strengths, she immediately reduces the overwhelm that paralyzes many sensitive business owners. Her "done is better than perfect" philosophy similarly liberates clients from the perfectionism that prevents progress.
We explore practical strategies for introverts to network effectively, including volunteering at events to have a built-in purpose, following a "one to two meeting rule" to evaluate groups efficiently, and creating structured environments where meaningful connections can form. Nedra's "Quiet Networking" initiative replaces unstructured "schmoozing" with intentional, topic-driven small group discussions – reimagining networking for those who find traditional approaches draining.
For anyone feeling stuck or afraid to be visible, Nedra offers this gem: ask your existing clients why they chose to work with you. This simple yet powerful suggestion shifts the focus from abstract marketing concepts to concrete feedback from people who already value your work – a perfect encapsulation of her relationship-focused approach to marketing, which prioritizes human connection over techniques.
Ready to market your business in a way that honors your introvert nature while still creating meaningful impact? This conversation will show you how authenticity becomes your greatest marketing asset.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to To Be Bolder Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Meet Nedra Reznes: Marketing Strategist (00:00:31)

3. From Web Design to Marketing Coach (00:02:02)

4. Marketing Myths and Overwhelm (00:03:51)

5. Resilience and Finding Your Purpose (00:09:14)

6. Introvert Networking Strategies (00:12:54)

7. Personal Branding Beyond the Limelight (00:19:06)

8. Finding Mentors and Final Thoughts (00:26:05)

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