From odd jobs in Berlin to successful sales expert with Penny Blackmore

The Germany Expat Business Show

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Imagine taking a leap of faith, moving to a new country, and building a successful business with no university degree in hand.
This was the journey of Penny Blackmore, a sales and marketing consultant who transitioned to freelancing in Germany.
Join us as we explore Penny's fascinating journey to Germany and how she established her successful sales and marketing consultancy, Company Studio. From working at a digital product studio to dealing with the intricacies of freelance work in Germany, Penny’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and determination.
Penny’s worked with clients ranging from Twitter to Tetra Pak in locations across Australia, Europe, and the US. She headed up business development at two globally recognised design agencies and has expertise in startups, innovation and design.
Penny now brings this unique expertise to her hyper-specific niche helping her clients to with their sales and marketing. Other things to know? Penny is working on a novel as well as writing an occasional newsletter, And Another Thing, with an accompanying podcast.
She loves writing and has been published in the Guardian and the Huffington Post. Penny competed at the Olympics as a gymnast in 2004, which has taught her infinite lessons about tenacity, motivation, and resilience.

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1. Freelance Sales and Marketing Consulting (00:00:00)

2. Sales and Marketing Strategies for Freelancers (00:08:53)

3. Building Relationships, Maintaining Strong Service-Based Brand (00:23:05)

4. LinkedIn & Financial Advice for Entrepreneurs (00:34:34)

5. The Benefits of Working for Yourself (00:38:40)