‘Hustling 101. Empowering female founders in the skill of negotiation’

6 Jul

‘I hate the hustle’ we hear you say … and time and time again we hear it said that the most important skill you need to successfully start or grow a business boils down to “learn how to hustle’. “Hustle” implies that you’re constantly moving or pushing towards a goal, be it money, a job or a personal target and in our world of business “hustle” can best be described as the steps taken by us in business to get ideas, products and services out into the cut throat world – if you can’t master the skill of hustle it can be make or break!

So for our 12th Awakenhub event we brought you Hustling 101 – ‘Empowering Female Founders in the skill of negotiation’ an action packed hour hosted by AwakenHub co-Founder Clare McGee with the #FabFour aka skilled and successful hustlers Valerie Pierce, Author and Founder of 'Clear and Critical Thinking', Ciara Crossan, Founder & CEO Wedding Dates, Suzanne Doyle, Music & Creative Consultant & Marah Curtin, Director of Client Engagement, Davy

Never one to re-invent the wheel and credit where it’s due, our friend @SusanHayes_ took to twittersphere to share the key takeaways from our panel of esteemed speakers on what hustling is. And according to:

@ccrossan: it’s establishing a human connection; being consistent and ensuring follow up; thinking flexibly and creatively & knowing your customer deeply.

@SuzanneDoyleSDC it’s realising that things take time and give them time; be excited to find your voice; create a win-win situation; step into the shoes of the person you’re negotiating with and think through a solution from their perspective.

@FinLitDub it’s honing your personal brand which helps you network opens more doors for you and likewise; getting comfortable with asking for what you want; doing your research and knowing your worth; using your passion project to learn new (employable) skills.

@valeriepierce1 it’s being focused; Using your passion to control your emotions and Negative thinking isn’t a barrier but a signpost!

Don’t be fooled (or tempted) to just read this synopsis of the key takeaways though Watch it back and hear the conversations to get the real deal - the nuts and bolts tips to that all-important ‘hustle’. A huge thank you to our guests for sharing with us their experiences and finally, we hear you asking – ‘What differentiates “the good and the great” at hustling?

“Consistency” says @ccrossan

“Creativity” says @valeriepierce1

“Discipline” says @SuzanneDoyleSDC

“Confidence” says @FinLitDub

You’ve now got the tips and tools in your kit bag, get out there and do the hustle!