Meet Liz Nonnemacher

We were lucky to catch up with Liz Nonnemacher recently and have shared our conversation below.

Liz , thank you so much for joining us today. Let’s jump right into something we’re really interested in hearing about from you – being the only one in the room. So many of us find ourselves as the only woman in the room, the only immigrant or the only artist in the room, etc. Can you talk to us about how you have learned to be effective and successful in situations where you are the only one in the room like you?

I have never ever wanted to be someone other than who I am.

However, in my past, I have been told either outright or in a subtle way, that I should be more like so and so or do something different.

I’ve always thought outside of the box and stayed with my inner feelings which led me to create my own business in 2006 with no experience in doing so. None. I had no experience with having a business. I had to look to the leader – which was myself.

It’s really about being comfortable in your own skin and staying with what feels right for you….and your life….rather than looking at what someone else is doing.

This attitude has made it much easier for me to have my own business and shift things around when necessary without looking for outside approval.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I have been helping small businesses expand their visibility (and revenue) since 2006.

Currently, I host groups of entrepreneurs aiding them in being seen, getting more referrals, collaborations and exposure online.

Seeing the partnerships and referrals that come from my communities are the most exciting thing for me – I love putting people together and seeing the magic that happens and continues to occur with these connections.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

I have three words: just do it.

In the past 19 years, the thing that I have seen most often that stops potential entrepreneurs in their tracks is overthinking.

A beautiful thing about having your own business is that you can do it your own way and see what works. If something isn’t working, you can change it.

Back in 2006, I had never had a business and my experience was limited to being a full time mother which is its own form of sales in itself.

So I thought….if I can “sell” ideas to my kids, I can certainly do anything.

Times have changed and things will always evolve.

Take your idea and run with it….you can adjust things as you go along. It’s your own business, after all.

What was the most impactful thing your parents did for you?

Both of my parents shared with me their love of travel and life long learning which I have followed to a tee. I love to travel and see and learn new things.

Second, my dad really taught me about the value of a dollar and how to be careful with money.

One of my favorite stories to tell is when I was maybe 21 or 22 years old. I had just received my first credit card. I told my dad, “it says that I can charge $2000 worth of merchandise and pay just $20 a month.” Or something very close to that.

My dad pointed out that there was much more to it than that and basically told me that if I didn’t pay the FULL BALANCE on any credit card every single month, I would go to jail.

I took it to heart even though I thought he was pulling my leg and always paid in full.

This has had a huge impact on my life and financial stability.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.dedicatedcreatives.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liz.nonnemacher