Episode Notes:
- Guest Introduction: Solomon Thimothy, co-founder and CEO of OneIMS and ClickX, entrepreneur, USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, angel investor, and startup advisor.
- Key Topics Discussed:
- Solomon’s entrepreneurial journey and the lessons learned from early mistakes.
- The challenges of helping small businesses grow and scale, especially with limited budgets.
- The evolution of OneIMS and ClickX and how they cater to different types of businesses.
- The importance of systems and processes in scaling a business.
- Solomon’s passion for supporting small businesses and his innovative approach to providing affordable marketing solutions.
- The significance of content creation and media presence for modern businesses.
- The need for entrepreneurs to find the right talent and delegate tasks to scale effectively.
- Key Takeaways:
- Small businesses face unique challenges that require tailored solutions, often involving both free and paid marketing strategies.
- Successful entrepreneurship involves finding the right people, creating systems, and continually adapting to new challenges.
- Media and content creation are crucial for building a brand and engaging with customers in today's digital age.
Key Questions
(01:06) I've had longer, don't worry. So how did you get to where you are today?
(04:47) I had mentioned two companies in your intro. There was IMS and then ClickX.
(08:11) I know that you've mentioned a few different things about the local business and the bigger businesses. Is there a niche that you work in under those or is it just-
(15:14) You had mentioned social media as a way to get in front of your ideal clients. Is that the only avenue that you use or are there others as well?
(17:54) You had touched on one of the new areas that you want to open and start doing. Are there any other big goals that you have in the next year or two?
(23:06) What do you think is your number one roadblock from helping you achieve all of your dreams here that you have.
(25:35) Where do you typically find your talent that you hire?
(28:18) What's the best advice that you have ever been given?
(30:58) Is there anything that you wanted to touch on that we haven't talked about yet?
(32:34) Where can we go to learn more about you and what you do?
Solomon Thimothy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/solomonthimothy/
https://www.tiktok.com/@sthimothy
https://www.youtube.com/c/Clickxio
Virginia Purnell
Funnel & Visibility Specialist
Distinct Digital Marketing
(833) 762-5336
virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.com
