S2E3: The Power of Volunteer Marketing Teams ft. Natalie Hogg, Founder of MethodQ

Mindful B2B Marketing | Business Growth and Social Impact (Former: Forward Launch Your SaaS)

Guest Bio:
Natalie Hogg is the founder and head marketer of Method Q. She has a background in communications and journalism and initially aspired to join international relations but later shifted to marketing. After a successful career in corporate marketing, she founded Method Q, where she can help businesses grow while giving back to her community.

Company Description:
Method Q is a full-service marketing agency that provides comprehensive marketing solutions for businesses, whether supporting existing in-house teams or acting as a complete outsourced marketing department.

Contact Information:

• Website: themethodq.com
• LinkedIn: Natalie Hogg

Main Insight:
The power of creating volunteer marketing teams lies in aligning business goals with personal passions. By blending work and life purposefully, you can build a community of professionals who share your values, create meaningful impact through nonprofits, and help the next generation succeed.

Key Takeaways:

1. Get Out of Your Comfort Zone:
   • Expand your network by attending events and engaging with new people.
   • Reach out to potential mentors and ask for introductions.
2. Define Your Goals:
   • Write down your career and life goals to manifest them into reality.
   • Create a timeline of where you want to be, even if it's a rough outline.
3. Build and Nurture Relationships:
   • Foster meaningful relationships within your network and community.
   • Leverage your network's skills and interests to make a positive impact.
4. Incorporate Volunteering into Your Business:
   • Recruit your team to volunteer their skills for a nonprofit organization.
   • Start by offering small contributions, like managing social media or redesigning a website.
   • Encourage your team to take ownership and contribute their expertise.
5. Practice Self-Care:
   • Maintain a healthy balance by prioritizing self-care.
   • Lead by example, showing your team the importance of taking care of themselves.

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1. S2E3: The Power of Volunteer Marketing Teams ft. Natalie Hogg, Founder of MethodQ (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Natalie Hogg and MethodQ (00:00:31)

3. Evolution of MethodQ into a Full-Service Marketing Team (00:03:38)

4. Navigating Fear and Faith in Entrepreneurship (00:06:18)

5. Making an Impact Through Nonprofit Involvement (00:11:06)

6. Joining Stand Up For Kids and Board Involvement (00:16:46)

7. Impact of Stand Up For Kids on Youth Homelessness (00:20:18)

8. Balancing Business and Volunteer Commitments (00:24:17)

9. Focusing on Influence and Community Impact (00:28:04)

10. Steps to Incorporating Volunteering into Business (00:32:30)

11. Blending Work and Life for Authenticity (00:36:47)