Interview with Renee Shupe of Redhead Business Solutions - Page 2 - Virtual Assistant Forums

#1 (**permalink**) 08-06-2011

Hello, Renee. I enjoyed reading your interview so much. I especially appreciated your comment on knowing how to say "no" sometimes. I think that really has been one of the most difficult things to learn for me so far.

Congratulations on such a wonderful success story, and I wish you all the best and continued enjoyment along with prosperity of course!

Awesome interview!

#2 (**permalink**) 08-06-2011

Renee, thanks for sharing your experiences, thoughts and future plans with us! I thoroughly enjoyed reading your interview and appreciated the chance to learn more about you and your company.

I agree with Patty - one of my biggest/best lessons as a business owner was how to leverage the word 'No'.

I'm really grateful for the opportunity to network with you here at VAF and get so much from your contributions to the community. Happy to know you! Even if only virtually

#3 (**permalink**) 08-09-2011

Thanks Tess, right back at ya!

I think learning to say "No" is one of the most important things a business owner can learne and I've seen it over and over again for me that everytime I don't trust my instincts and say Yes, when I know I should have said "no" it always comes back to bite me in the butt!

So though it's terrifying to say "no" doing it is liberating!

#4 (**permalink**) 08-14-2011

Wonderful interview! Enjoyed that so much. Renee, I think of redheads as being impetuous and bad tempered, but you are far too savvy for any of that. Makes me curious ... what's your definition of a redhead?

Please add me to your list for notification about your publications.

#5 (**permalink**) 08-16-2011

Mary, you made me laugh...

When I was younger I often got just that kind of response all the time, especially the comment about the temper and even though redheads can have a temper, more often than not I don't see that.

One of my favourite quotes about redheads is...

"Blondes may have more fun, but redheads simply have more!"

To me being a redhead is so much a part of my identity that if I dyed my hair, I'd lose part of me

I can't really speak for other redheads, but this is how I describe a redhead...

Quick, sharp, witty, independent, think outside of the box, charming, fun and slow to anger, but when you do watch out! IMO, redheads have always been the kids that stood out, whether they wanted to or not and you either embrace that or you shrink and hide, there's an instant bond for us 'gingers' simply because we are a rare and becoming extinct folk (yes, redheads are becoming extinct!).

I have a newsletter going out this week, so I will you add you to the list

Renee

#6 (**permalink**) 08-17-2011

As a fellow ginger, I loved your description because it was dead on! My sister and I were the only two redheads when we were in school and we definitely stood out. I had a good laugh over the extinction part of your post as my kids often remind me that redheads are becoming extinct. I tell them that they could have children that are redheads to keep us going, but only time will tell.

#7 (**permalink**) 08-17-2011

How true that is, but the fact that we are becoming extinct makes us all the more special

At least that's the way I look at it! LOL!

#8 (**permalink**) 08-18-2011

Renee, what a fabulous interview. You gave us a peek into your life and how inspiring it is. It was all just another refreshing reminder as to why I love this business. Thank you for sharing!

#9 (**permalink**) 08-18-2011

Renee, this was truly inspirational! I loved reading about your different experiences, and it is very well written. It is motivational for me to read success stories from VA's who are established in their field. Thank you for sharing.

#10 (**permalink**) 08-18-2011

What a great interview. Thanks for your inspiration!