Network In Action is happy to introduce Anna-Vija McClain of Piccolo Solutions to the TN - NIA Music City group.Learn more about Anna-Vija here: https://www....
(Community Builder) Shannon McGee Interviews Anna-Vija McClain of Piccolo Solutions.Learn more about Anna-Vija here: https://www.networkinaction.com/index.ph...
Describe How You Would Like To Be Introduced Via Email
Meet my friend, Anna-Vija (she goes by “V”)!
She is the Founder | CEO of Piccolo Solutions, a development firm that helps businesses become stronger and more profitable through digital marketing and data-driven systems. She has assembled a team of experts in various areas of marketing, allowing her clients to tap into fractional CMO Services - just to help you need, at the level you're at.
Anna-Vija *loves* problem solving and connecting people! I'm sure she will be able to talk through the marketing challenges you are having, and help find a solution!
You can learn more at her website - piccolosolutions.com, and reach her at:
annavija@piccolosolutions.com
615-305-4265
What is your "why"? Why do you do what you do?
After my 15 year career in hospitality and private club management, I found that it was more important to me to have a happy working environment that positively benefited my community, than climbing the corporate ladder.I found myself searching for work that had a purpose, while I was simultaneously struggling with my own mental health issues around depression, anxiety, and panic attacks.
I started my marketing agency on a whim, in direct response to small business owners in my network asking me for help. I saw a gap in the market for fractional CMO services, and have developed a comprehensive development firm to bring expert marketing help to those who cannot afford to hire a full-time, in-house team member.
What keeps me going is my team and the impact we have for our clients. It's energizing and endearing to watch a small business grow, and to see the gratitude and life-changing impact it has when someone gets to fulfill their dreams.
Living an entrepreneurial lifestyle also allows me to work from home, integrating my life and job, and allowing me the time and opportunity to volunteer in our community.
Qualifying Questions: What are three questions we can ask clients to help pave the way for a referral? List them here.
1. Are you feeling overwhelmed with your marketing / Can you keep up with all of your marketing content?
2. Is your marketing providing clear data so that you can make good decisions?
3. Do you have a marketing system in place to maximize all of the networking and relationships that you are creating?
About me
Anna-Vija McCloud is an expert in marketing, processes, and systems that help small businesses grow. She is the founder and CEO of Piccolo Solutions, a development firm that helps small businesses grow top-line revenue through marketing and maximizing efficiencies to increase profitability and scalability. In her 10 years in business, she has gone from being a solo entrepreneur to growing a multi-million dollar business.
Anna-Vija is active in the Nashville community through numerous charities, boards, and volunteer efforts, including serving as the President of the Nashville Emerging Leader board. As a long-time mentor with SCORE Nashville, she is honored to have been selected as the host of the SCORE Connect television show on News Channel 5+, connecting business leaders and resources. She has been named to Nashville Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, Most Admired CEOs, and Best in Business lists, and was selected for the 2021 Forbes Top 1000 List.
She is a lifelong learner, motivator, and teacher. She speaks to organizations about marketing and how to scale, sharing her lived experience as an entrepreneur. Most importantly, Anna-Vija’s success has allowed her to empower others to start businesses and get clarity on their values and passions so that they can live in pursuit of them.
Anna-Vija lives in East Nashville with her husband, Cody, and their two dogs. She loves being active and is an avid runner and hiker. She also enjoys playing Dungeons and Dragons, exploring Nashville’s restaurants, and volunteering at various organizations.