HER STORY ⟡ Ashley Willis
Today, we're meeting Ashley Willis, founder of SDM Online Solutions!
WHY I STARTED:
As a woman entrepreneur myself, I've experienced firsthand the unique challenges faced by women in business. I founded SDM Online Solutions after struggling to grow my own beauty business during and after the pandemic. Despite success with in-person events, I realized that my online presence was lacking.
After the birth of my third child, I knew I needed to focus on building a sustainable business. I paused my business and closed down the boutique pop-up I had opened a year earlier.
Determined to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, I leveraged my business degree to secure a role at a digital marketing company specializing in SEO writing. There, I quickly excelled, managing over 25 major client projects and assisting in managing over 40 clients with a colleague.
I loved hearing positive feedback from clients who appreciated the valuable insights and knowledge they gained from our meetings. This inspired me to start my own business and help others succeed online. I also noticed that many clients felt their marketing campaigns were generic and not inclusive to the rest of their marketing efforts. This convinced me that online success requires a personalized approach tailored to each business's specific needs. That's why I founded SDM Online Solutions to offer customized SEO and digital marketing solutions that empower women entrepreneurs. No more being stuck in the google shadows but instead a strategy that connects your marketing together.
What I love about being a business owner:
As a business owner, I love supporting other entrepreneurs. I enjoy helping clients feel heard, gain clarity, and achieve their goals. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is educating them and sharing my knowledge of SEO and internet marketing.
It's also rewarding to work with clients' teams and develop innovative marketing strategies. I love the collaborative process and helping clients enhance their online marketing efforts and achieve exceptional results. Relieving the extra pressure that marketing brings to business owners makes me feel fulfilled.
To date, I've successfully taught over 100 small business owners the ins and outs of internet marketing. I'm excited to continue helping even more entrepreneurs achieve their online goals.
WHO OR WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
My kids inspire me. Seeing them grow and learn motivates me to be determined to succeed and never give up, even when things don't go as planned.
What advice would you give OUR TBB COMMUNITY?
Embrace the journey: Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster ride. Be prepared for ups and downs and remember that every challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow.
What does beauty mean to you?
Beauty means being unique and being yourself. It can be found in the things around us. Beauty is a source of inspiration, comfort, and connection. Ultimately, beauty is what we make it.
Where can our community STAY CONNECTED?
Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn (AshleyTheSEOStrategist)
Email Letstalk@seodigitalmarketing.online
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