012 – On Selling Time and Building a Luxury Concierge Service with Kara Candler of Tick Tock Concierge
Founder of Tick Tock Concierge, Kara Candler tells us how she started and grew her luxury concierge business and why she believes time is the most important asset we have.
July 16, 2019
“Life is so short and we’re not here for very long. Figure out the one thing that drives and propels you. The other things you can delegate — you should let them go.”
– Kara Candler
A native to Asheville, NC, Kara Candler founded Tick Tock Concierge in 2013, after leaving her corporate job in pursuit of being her own boss.
In this episode, we talk with Kara about how she started and grew her luxury concierge business, as well as why she believes time is the most important asset we have.
Here’s What You’ll Learn:
Kara’s story: how she left her corporate job to leap into the world of entrepreneurship
The logistical tools Kara uses to plan and communicate with her employees and clients
Two hilarious, “off-the-wall” projects Kara has been hired to do
How Kara utilizes social media and why Instagram is such an important branding tool for her business
Tony and Kara geek out on newsletter strategy and talk about why this is one of the most valuable tools for communicating with clients
Why personal touches matter
Kara’s favorite things to do in Asheville
Kara’s favorite books and topics to read about
Show Notes
Tick Tock Concierge Kara’s company, Tick Tock Concierge, provides luxury, bespoke personal concierge services to individuals, families, and businesses located in Asheville, Charleston, and other cities throughout the southeast. Their services range from handling everyday tasks, like grocery shopping and errand running, to planning every last detail of a special birthday party or picnic.
A Few of Kara’s Favorite Logistical Tools Square – for digital time cards and calendar planning Apple iPhone “Notes” App – for communicating tasks and lists with her clients
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