Shannon Kinney is the Founder of Dream Local Digital, a digital marketing agency that has worked with thousands of small businesses across North America. She has over 15 years of experience in the development of successful Internet products, sales and marketing strategies.
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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- “If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.” – Mario Andretti
Business Failure
- Shannon tries to get away with not sharing a story of a failed partnership, but I hold her feet to the fire and she delivers a doozy of a story… listen close!
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- Shannon was one of the early adopters of the Internet. The lightbulb went off for her the minute she saw the potential, and it led her to being one of the first at Cars.com.
Current Business
- Dream Local Digital knew if they could succeed in rural Maine that their strategy would work anywhere. Google tried to acquire them in 2010, so the strategy is obviously working…
Small Business Resource
- Dropbox: A free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Never email yourself a file again!
- Google Keep: Quickly create, access and organize notes, lists and photos with Google Keep. All your notes are automatically stored in Drive.
Best Business Book
- Drive by Daniel H. Pink
Interview Links
Sponsors
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Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
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