Episode 087 Susan Jarema

In this episode of The One Small Change podcast, Susan Jarema shares the story of how a seemingly insignificant moment—watching her kids’ hamster on its wheel—sparked a crucial reflection on her professional life. After years of chasing client leads through marketing tactics and feeling stuck in a cycle, she realized the power of purposeful networking and building strategic partnerships. Susan discusses how shifting from a sales-driven approach to a relationship-focused strategy not only brought her business stability but also led to the creation of the Grand Connection community. This episode explores actionable steps for cultivating meaningful business relationships, the importance of clarity and consistency, and how small mindset shifts can lead to monumental change.

Guest Bio:

Susan Jarema is a serial entrepreneur, community builder, and networking strategist with over two decades of experience. She founded New Earth Marketing and co-created the Grand Connection, a thriving global network for collaborative entrepreneurs. Susan is dedicated to helping business owners grow through connection, mutual support, and strategic alliances. A lifelong learner and advocate for self-mastery, Susan integrates her passions for yoga, mentorship, and personal growth into her work, creating spaces that foster authentic relationships and collaborative business opportunities.

Chapters:

00:00 "Small Change, Big Impact"

04:05 Clarity Fuels Confidence and Consistency

08:25 "Building Genuine Collaborative Relationships"

12:58 "Grand Connection's Pandemic Origin"

13:43 "Connect, Create, Collaborate Framework"

18:31 Building Trust for Referrals

21:45 "Encouraging Objectivity and Collaboration"

23:33 "Building Relationships in Business"

27:22 "Grand Intro and Ask Guide"

32:09 "Be Yourself, Build Connections"

34:10 "Embrace Change with Courage"

Quote from the Guest:

“A really simple change in your mind is change for networking is to change your mindset from pitching towards collaboration.”

Link:

Connect with Susan at: https://www.newearthmarketing.com/ and https://grandconnection.ca/