We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Maria Laura Rainer a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Maria Laura, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Getting that first client is always an exciting milestone. Can you talk to us about how you got your first customer who wasn’t a friend, family, or acquaintance?
We all have a time in our lives in which we need to reinvent ourselves. The pandemic was one of those times. Being the founder of Holistic Bodytalk clinic I had to figure out a way to move forward when the pandemic closed my business. I have always loved teaching and sharing valuable information so I decided to open different channels and media platforms and become more visible. I dedicated several months to produce valuable content to help individuals with stress and anxiety. At that time, panic attacks and anxiety were really high. I was ready to provide support and tools to calm the stress and maintain mental health. I started interviewing experts, sharing different points of view, creating masterclasses and support until very soon one of the top airlines in Latin America recruited me to give a conference to the employees who were suffering anxiety, fear and was impacting the business. That was my first client as an International Speaker. I loved it so much that I started offering different presentations and motivational talks to different fields.
Last week, I travelled to Mexico to share a conference about the 6 steps to change the energy with the RAINER Method and I was in the same stage with Robin Sharma, writer of the Monk who Sold his Ferrari, Vishen Lakhiani owner of MIndvalley and many others.
You never know what life offers you. My big lesson is be ready to give, be ready to show up, be ready to shine.
Dr Maria Laura Rainer
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I am a doctor in Oriental Medicine and an entrepreneur. I love creating new ways to share the value of choosing healthy habits to create the life you deserve. 20 years of training and academic degrees provided the knowledge to integrate different points of view into todays modern lifestyle. Everything is possible if you dream big. I have my own clinic in North Miami, I am the founder of “Dejando Huellas” podcast with three seasons, my own Youtube channel with thousands of interviews and videos, 145,000+ followers in instagram, my own Method, Masterclasses, Online classes and courses. I am a mother of two adolescents and love to give to the community.
How did you build your audience on social media?
My social media presence on instagram grew exponentially during the pandemic. I was devoted to focusing on what the audience needed and what I could offer. AS a healthcare provider and PNL life coach among other degrees I put together tools that were easy to do by anyone, anywhere to help manage stress. I believe that if you love what you do, you understand what people need, you can create a product or service that can grow and become a business. Being yourself and creating your own voice, becoming visible and speaking up your own voice will pay off.
What’s been the most effective strategy for growing your clientele?
word of mouth is key. Loyal clients will share their experience and that is the most valuable source of new referrals.
Linkedin is also a source of new business and local chamber of commerce can expand business in collaboration with other professions.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.holisticbodytalk.com
- Instagram: @holisticbodytalk
- Facebook: MariaLauraRainer
- Linkedin: DrMariaLauraRainer
- Twitter: DRMLaura
- Youtube: MariaLauraRainer
- Yelp: HolisitcBodytalk
Image Credits
Maria Laura Rainer