From Opera to HR: Vicky Brown’s Entrepreneurial Symphony

From Opera to HR: Vicky Brown’s Entrepreneurial Symphony

29 Jul, 2024

Key Questions

(01:18) Tell us about your company name.

(02:54) I think you kind of shared a little bit about how you got to where you are today, but are there any gaps to fill in at all?

(06:52) On that note, so do you work with any of the states or is there just certain states that you work with?

(07:36) Who would you say is your ideal avatar?

(09:08) How do you get in front of those people?

(11:06) You did mention YouTube channel. So any other social media that you're.

(12:21) Are there any common mistakes, misconceptions, not know about that your clients seem to have when they come to you?

(16:01) Do you work with nonprofits and charities, too?

(16:41) What are a couple big goals that you have in the next year or two?

(20:57) You know how some industries like you need to do that continuing education aspect? So would your courses classify as that, or does that kind of fall under something different?

(21:26) How would having all of that content in there, how would that affect your business?

(23:34) What do you think is like a number one roadblock that's stopping you from getting all of that going?

(24:56) Do you do networking events? 

(25:41) What's the best advice that you have ever received?

(27:29) It sounds like you can have a lot on your plate. How do you find balance with work and you and personal life and you time and stuff like that?

(32:46) What's the best advice you have ever given?

(34:45) Do you have any advice for those who are growing their business and stuff, but that they end up kind of hiring that person that didn't quite work out like they had hoped?

(38:58) Have you ever run into, like, your clients putting down the magic unicorn list? Like, they're just looking for that magic unicorn to fill that position?

(40:56) Where can we go to find out more about you and what you do?

 

Episode Notes:

  • Guest: Vicky Brown, founder of Idomeneo Enterprises, HR consulting firm
  • Topics Discussed:
    • Vicky's transition from corporate roles and opera singing to founding her own HR firm.
    • Challenges and learning experiences in starting Idomeneo Enterprises.
    • Importance of HR compliance and common mistakes in classifying employees.
    • Overview of the Leaders Journey Experience, an educational platform for entrepreneurs and HR professionals.
    • Strategies for balancing personal life and business responsibilities.
    • Marketing challenges and the importance of getting the company in front of new clients.
    • Best advice received and given, focusing on financial control and work-life balance.
  • Fun Fact: Vicky is a best-selling author and a former opera singer.

Resources: 

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Vicky Brown

www.idomeneoinc.com

https://www.facebook.com/IdomeneoHR/

https://www.youtube.com/@leadersjourneytv

https://www.linkedin.com/company/712759/

Virginia Purnell

Funnel & Visibility Specialist

Distinct Digital Marketing

(833) 762-5336

virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.com

www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

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Virginia Purnell

Virginia lives in Northern Alberta on a small farm with her husband and three children. Virginia is a master funnel builder having been certified as an FG Society Master Marketer, Funnelytics, and ClickFunnels Certified Partner. She uses that knowledge to help businesses with their online presence, visibility, and sales.