Episode 10

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21st Aug 2024

Networking Queen Sybil Hale on Building Connections and Running a Successful Sanitizing Business

Networking Queen Sybil Hale on Building Connections and Running a Successful Sanitizing Business

In this episode, I’m joined by Sybil Hale, the founder and owner of Pros Make Ready Sanitizing Services, to discuss her journey as a business owner, her passion for connecting people, and the success of her networking group, Mix & Mingle Business Networking. Sybil shares her story of transitioning from a housekeeping service to a sanitizing business, the importance of networking, and how she finds balance in her busy life. She offers valuable insights and practical tips for anyone looking to grow their business through genuine connections and networking.

Timestamps:

[0:44] Sybil’s background

[1:43] Sybil's journey from starting a housekeeping service to becoming a connector

[3:19] How Sybil's compassion for elderly clients sparked Pros Make Ready Sanitizing Services

[6:00] Sybil's marketing strategy and the importance of referral-based business

[9:34] The benefits of whole-office or whole-home sanitizing systems

[13:58] The power of networking and community support

[18:56] Sybil's advice for networking effectively and following up after events

[21:51] How Sybil recharges and finds inspiration through prayer, music, and walking

[24:23] Sybil's openness to suggestions and valuing her team's input

[25:29] What Sybil wants to be known for

[26:49] How to connect with Sybil and attend Mix & Mingle Business Networking events

Quotes:

● It makes me very happy when I can connect somebody with somebody that is going to make a world of a difference in their life that they need. I love connecting people. That makes my heart probably the happiest.

● We are not a fly-by-night type of business. We are a long-term business. so therefore, it's getting that word out there, educating people why they need us.

● "Build relationships first. It's really the opposite of what I thought initially."

● During Covid, people understood the value of us, us. The thing is, covid is not a thing anymore. Right. I mean, I know it's still there, but it's not the scare of what it was. Right. But there's always gonna be something coming down the pike.

● Be genuine because if you're really there just to sit down and have a sales appointment, that's not how you network. People will not sit down with you when they find out you're gonna sit there and sell them.

● Get a buddy. It's so much easier when you have someone to go with you.

Resources:

Lets connect with Sybil Hale's on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554387150812

Mix & Mingle Business Networking website: https://mnmbusinessnetworking.com/

Pros Make Ready Sanitizing Services: https://www.prosmakeready.com/

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Who is Chris Moroz? 🧐

I started my career in IT long before launching my own business. Finding joy in learning about computers throughout my early teens and young adult years eventually led me to pursue work at Fortune 500 companies such as AOL and Dell, where I was awarded Top 5 sales awards at both companies.

Shortly after leaving Dell, I started Golden Years Computer Services, which served residential clients in their Oklahoma City homes. Within 6 months, as word began to spread of the high level of service being provided, we added small business support to our growing list of services.

Since the start of these companies in 2009, I'm flattered that I've received several nominations for OKC Biz Magazine’s Best of Business awards (and most recently nominated as best Cyber Security provider in OKC). As part of my belief that we can all improve other's lives, we've partnered with Feed The Children, and were recently able to donate a dozen computers to Bethany Public Schools to assist student transition to remote learning during the pandemic.

When I'm not busy saving the day for a small business owner, you can find me unplugging from all things tech: hiking and camping in Oklahoma’s breathtaking scenic parks, discovering new foods in locally-owned restaurants with his friends, and investing quality time with my wife, Kari, and two daughters, Gracie and Trinity.