Ragne is an advanced online marketer focused on helping brands go from presence to profit. She is passionate about helping brands get their message in front of potentially millions of people around the world, tap into a multi-billion-
dollar market.
You are a global marketer helping brands go from presence to profit. Where did this all begin for you?
As a global marketer focused on helping brands go from presence to profit, it is my mission to help every person realize and unlock their true potential. I believe that everyone has a powerful message that can help impact the world and coupled with cutting-edge tools and technology, one can help accelerate this process through omnipresence. Every individual has an expertise, experience, knowledge, know-how, ideas, programs, services, and even a hobby that can be captured through amazing content and published to multiple platforms in order to impact others. When someone has a powerful message, life-changing expertise or deep understanding of a hot topic, I empower them by teaching them to turn this wisdom into purpose-driven income streams online. What better than to turn their presence into profit leveraging their own knowledge.
I have always been curious. As a girl born in the previous Soviet Union country called Estonia this need to know why things are happening, why we make decisions as we do and why we tend to follow the crowd rather than lead them, got me many times in trouble, because the society knew only one way of talking, walking and behaving. So I did not fit in. I was different. I was outspoken, I did things differently rather than just focusing to make them better than others. I asked questions and I learned that when you ask better questions you get better answers. Today the secret of marketing is to know who are you serving, what problem or desire are you helping to solve or fulfill, and why are you doing this. So back in 2000, I decided to enter the real estate industry and very quickly understood that even though in real estate the location is the key to success you need to know how to stand out, what is the added value that you bring to the table that no one else does and what is your unique sales point. That provoked me to study business administration specializing in marketing at university. Fast forward this has been my passion for the last 2 decades, to help business owners to go from presence to profit. Your message has the ability to change someone’s life. The impact that the right message can have on someone at the right time in their life is immeasurable. It could help change someone’s health, grow a company, save marriages, repair families, or much more. But only if you know how to get it into the hands of the people whose lives you have been called to change.
My role as the global marketer is to help my clients to find their voice and give them the confidence to become a leader. I have been showing them how to build mass movements of people whose lives they can affect. I have been teaching, advocating, and empowering my clients how to make their calling a career, where people will pay them for their advice.
As a leader in developing and implementing sales and business plans, what are the trends of today?
Digitalization, the new generation of entrepreneurs, Online presence, omnipresence, cutting-edge technology integration to mention some.
If you ask what are the trends that I follow as an entrepreneur or where my focus is then pay attention to the following suggestions.
Leveraging technology for good and to deliver impact is a rising trend. Using AI powered solutions for business transformation and to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace is an interesting trend. I came across a company, Predixa D&I, https://www.predixa.ai/. They support organizations to assess where a company is with its Diversity and Inclusion journey providing D&I and HR leaders with data and analytics linked to business and an action plan with priorities that they can address. This changes the dynamic to one that is data and insights driven, empowering leaders with the right metrics to move forward with concrete actions, delivering progress on diversity and inclusion and other business issues.
Another trend is the rising consciousness about sustainability and the need for collective action and partnerships to build back better post- pandemic and for a resilient recovery.
Women will dominate the decade, women’s leadership is gaining momentum more than ever with great examples during the pandemic of women leading better not only by effectively managing the crisis but also through empathetic leadership. the rise of emotional intelligence in all levels of leadership. The crisis sparked a wave of innovation and launched a generation of entrepreneurs. As Plato said it: “Necessity is indeed the mother of invention.”
The area that has seen tremendous growth is digitization, meaning everything from online customer service to remote working to supply-chain reinvention to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to improve operations. Healthcare, as well, has changed substantially, with telehealth and biopharma coming into their own. This type of disruption created space for entrepreneurs—and that’s what is happening in major economies of the world and in the United States, in particular. I believe that nobody really saw it coming. There is a veritable flood of new small businesses. In the third quarter of 2020 alone, there were more than 1.5 million new-business applications in the United States—almost double the figure for the same period in 2019. Yes, many of those businesses are single-person establishments that could well stay that way—think of the restaurant chef turned caterer or the recent college graduate with a cool new app. So it’s intriguing that the volume of “high-propensity-business applications” (those that are likeliest to turn into businesses with payrolls) has also risen strongly—more than 50 percent compared with 2019. Venture-capital activity dipped only slightly in the first half of 2020.
Digitally enabled productivity gains accelerate the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The unbelievable acceleration in the use of technology, digitization, and new forms of working is going to be sustained. This is the new reality. There’s no going back. Speaking to many executives they say that they moved 20 to 25 times faster than they thought possible. Especially on things like building supply-chain redundancies, improving data security, and increasing the use of advanced technologies in operations. On a very positive note, in the past, it has taken a decade or longer for game-changing technologies to evolve from cool new things to productivity drivers. The transition is sped up in areas such as AI and digitization by several years, and the fastest in Asia. as much as 80 percent of their customer interactions is conducted digitally. Let’s see some examples like consumer industries, and particularly for retail, that means improving digital and omni channel business models. Another example is healthcare, it’s about establishing virtual options as a norm. For insurance, it’s about personalizing the customer experience. And for semiconductors, it’s about identifying and investing in next-generation products. For everyone else there is an urgent need to invest in capability building.
Much more importantly is private equity (PE). Globally, PE firms are sitting on almost $1.5 trillion of “dry powder”—unallocated capital that’s ready to be invested. On the other hand, global fundraising has stayed strong—$348.5 billion through September 2020, on par with the previous five years—and deal making in Asia has more than doubled. The PE industry has a reputation of zigging when others are zagging, making deals in difficult times. It has history on its side: returns on PE investments made during global downturns tend to be higher than in the good times. Put it all together, and we don’t think the PE industry is going to keep its powder dry for much longer; there are simply going to be too many new investment opportunities.
Tell us about your new digital TV.
I am proud to bring to market a brand new digital TV channel called Starpreneurs TV. It is my goal to help individuals and businesses reach millions of people around the world, tap into a multi-billion-dollar market, add new income streams to their business portfolios, be on the cutting edge of technology, and take advantage of a brand new digital channel through the power of TV. At Starpreneurs TV, we showcase world-class influencers, industry experts and those who have a powerful message by having their own custom-branded TV shows or mini-series on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
I was looking for the disruptive ways to add massive value to my clients and innovative ways to get our message out and in front of the right people. As public speaker, author and coach myself I want TO MAKE DIFFERENCE BY DOING SOMETHING THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE WITH PEOPLE WHO MAKE DIFFERENCE AT A TIME THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. So, I was wondering what the next big entrepreneur and influencer distribution channel is going to be. The solution for myself and for my clients was Starpreneurs.TV. Having your content on TV is the new and up-and-coming way to get your message in front of millions of people around the world, tap into a multi-billion dollar market, add new income streams to your business portfolio and be on the cutting edge by leveraging this brand new digital marketing platform.
Have you ever imagined how would it feel to Be The Star Of Your Own TV Show? Now is your time to shine by being the Star and having your own TV Show on On Starpreneurs.TV. Your TV Show Will Be Featured On Roku And Amazon Fire TV, without having to hire a TV production company.
Why Should You Consider Having Your Own Custom-Branded Over-The-Top Connected TV Channels or Shows?
Here’s a special message for every business owner who wants to elevate their brand. Do you need to get your message heard, but can’t because they are getting lost in the sea of YouTubers and Social Media posts? Many business owners who want to elevate their brand suffer from the idea that having your own TV show is only for big brands with big budgets. But nothing could be further from the truth. And if you’re a business owner who wants to reach millions of people around the world… then THIS is exactly what you’re looking for. I’d like to introduce you to Starpreneurs TV which helps you with building, launching, and managing your very own TV shows on Roku, Amazon Fire TV and other streaming TV platforms!
Starpreneurs makes it simple for you to:
Reach millions of people around the world…
Tap into a multi-billion dollar market…
Add a brand new income stream to your business portfolio…
Elevate your authority, while standing out from the crowd…
Be on the cutting-edge of technology and one of the firsts to leverage this brand new digital channel…and much, MUCH more! And what makes this even better? Now you never have to worry about getting lost in the existing saturated digital channels like YouTube ever again! Which also means you’re not stuck feeling like most buyers are getting bombarded with an endless list of offers and posts from numerous other marketers, while not being able to hear all about your brand. And best of all… you’ll start seeing results with “Starpreneurs” within 30 to 90 days and it costs less than what you’ve probably imagined launching your very own TV show would cost you.
FWM: You’ve helped clients add new income streams to their business portfolios. Share a few success stories.
This is a very wide question as I have done it through many different industries.
It has been a pleasure serving many individuals and businesses harness the power of building new income streams through various ways. My team and I continuously serve others through empowerment and education on how to use omnipresence to become a market leader, leverage social media channels to grow leads and sales, build authority-driven business ventures and discover game-changing innovative technologies like streaming TV.
Many success stories come to mind, but there are a few that stand out.
Real Estate has been close to my heart since I was 17. So I have been fortunate to work with international investors and corporate from real estate development to running 4 countries for the international corporate on the business center and co-working industry. I have created work solutions for many corporate and co-working spaces. With the objection to create concept and strategy for innovational business center that includes private offices and co-working areas. My goal on those projects is to create profitable business center that attracts new clients by being the leader of innovation and focusing on clients needs. Through my expertise in workplace planning, I maximize the clients investment in technology, process, and people by leveraging their investment in space. Combining smart workspace planning with the right office furniture always contributes directly to your business results. The goal is to create and maintain workplaces that work by developing strategy and providing innovative solutions to boost productivity, facilitate collaboration, enhance work life, build organizational pride and, ultimately – contribute quantifiably to my clients’ success. Some extraordinary clients Koral Desk Los Cabos México, El Parque Spaces Mexico City the Arigato Talent Hub Estonia. And the list goes on.., but let’s focus on how I can add value help someone who is reading those lines. Information is a powerful tool. It can be used to attract interest, increase desire, demand attention, and sell. But information alone isn’t enough. It’s the skillful application of the right information at the right time that can change life. I believe that my strength as marketer and as the coach of Change Makers is that I see what others don’t. I serve people from all walks of life and their results have been truly inspirational. They have been able to connect with their passion and purpose. TO GET THE RESULTS THAT ONLY 5% GET, YOU NEED TO BE WILLING TO THINK, SPEAK, BEHAVE AND DO LIKE ONLY 5% OF THE POPULATION THINKS, SPEAKS, BEHAVES AND DOES. Every person in this planet has the potential to be World Class in the area of their own personal inclinations. And that is the word that scientist use, INCLINATIONS. We all have these things that we are naturally good at. If we could only discover those things. The things that people say to you: “Did you ever notice how good you are at that? Or the inclinations are things that we just love doing?” And when you start to get to know those things and you get to practice those things. Over time you can reach a place with devotion, dedication, strategies, the right tactics to the place where people see you as pure Genius. So I work with people to create a map that will allow them to turn their specialized knowledge, talents, and abilities into a business that will work for them! This is one of the shortcuts of the new rich if you are willing to take action and work for it.
One success story that comes to mind is an international woman entrepreneur network founder who has a passion for helping people succeed in leadership and entrepreneurial strength. In many ways, I have facilitated platforms for her to reach more people from the honor of being a chapter President in the World Women Conference and Awards organization from being featured as a platinum member on the Starpreneurs TV network. Not only is she being featured with her own ongoing TV shows on Roku and Amazon Fire TV, but she has also empowered other content creators to be featured on her custom-branded TV playlists. As far as new income streams, I have afforded her multiple opportunities from both World Women Conference and Awards, as well as Starpreneurs TV from earning referral commissions to both. In addition, my team has taught how to promote game-changing software that compliments her ongoing entrepreneur businesses. Finally, she gets more exposure to her ventures and missions, which results in more leads and sales for her businesses.
FWM: Tell us about the World Women Conference.
World Women Conference & Awards (WWCA) is the foremost international gathering of women leaders designed to discuss and share experiences, strategies and opportunities with and for women in areas of health, leadership, finance and personal development. This is the first summit of its kind anywhere in the world, led by power women around the world, for all women across the 7 continents of the world. The aim is to bring together women service providers, professionals, NGOs, educators, business leaders, entrepreneurs across the 7 continents of the world. Internationally renowned speakers, academicians, researchers, women activists, policymakers and delegates from worldwide will participate in the conference to discuss women and girl child issues and empower women in a global context by offering inspiration, motivation and networking opportunities.
The conference creates debates and stimulate thinking around: How can women all over the world come together and play a role in building and empowering their communities? How can men help in building a new paradigm for women as an equal and complementary force in building the society? How can we bring together global leaders to redefine the role of women — in nation building across all sectors of the society? How can we create a sustainable support system that helps women around the world better identify and scale opportunities to ignite and engender lasting change in their communities?
The World Women Awards, presented by World Women Conference, recognizes outstanding contributions and achievements of women around the world. The World Women Awards recognize the many women and young women who are leading the way in their chosen fields, and making outstanding contributions to sustainable development in their countries, continents and the world at large. The World Women AWARDS also reward individuals, Government Agencies, companies, investors and development partners whose strategies are proof of their absolute resolve to play a part in the development of women around the world.
FWM: You are on several nonprofit boards. How important is giving back to you?
To infuse profit with a sense of purpose is something that humans naturally seek. But let me introduce you to another viewpoint on giving back. Giving a gift and expecting a return is not a gift at all. It’s an exchange. What makes giving a move that’s so wonderful that it borders on the mystical is the intention with which you give it. And if you want something back, you pollute the beauty of the present that you are giving. Just the other day I read the words of the illustrious Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. He used the term “benevolent”, which finally landed on my spirit in a way that I’ve long prayed it would. I got it. As a felt knowing versus as an intellectualized understanding. To be a benevolent person or leader, producer, creator, performer is to do what you do in purity. For the right reasons. In high integrity. Only for the good of other people. I’m not saying there’s something wrong with also doing good for yourself. Self-love is an essential ritual. And win-win is a great game to play. And yet, you’ll ascend into the heavens of your greatest nature, finest nobility and most honorable heroism when you give for the sake of giving. Not getting.
I believe that my acute awareness throughout the years has provided me with the ability to contribute with my heart and soul to helping everyone I meet. My insight of working in many countries has built bridges of communication strengthening initiatives between women and local and state government. As mentioned I was born into a country under the control of the Soviet Union, where there was no civil rights. The impact of my childhood has set a solid foundation on my quest for women empowerment in education, health and civil rights. My courage is always present in every step of my life, always building teams of loyal woman that champion and help the less fortunate girls and women. My strength and inspiration is powered by the energy and accomplished of every women I help. My firm commitment of achieving empowerment through education is key to Obtaining gender equality. My involvement with university students in Mexico has inspired many to participate in multiplying the gender equality movement.
I am working with kids who have health challenges such as the need for heart surgeries. With over 100 surgeries in last 24 months, we have changed the life of 100 families. 100 women that had lost hope and now have a healthy kid with a strong heart and an amazing future.
My passion is to help Women and my energy is the beat of my heart and soul in every action I set forth. I am also a proud member of Ancestral Nations A.c. Cannativo movement of indigenous hands, with this movement we are developing the sustainable ecosystems within the indigenous communities of Mexico hand in hand with the native tribes of Baja California Sur.
Today, I have built global partnerships with the vision of establishing local chapters in Estonia, USA and Mexico that promote and accomplish gender equality and empowerment.
And finally, my legacy to this world is UNTOLD STORY Foundation (USF). It is a global family of women in Action for A BETTER SOCIETY! We are a social service oriented organization whose mission is to bring together women leaders in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. USF will serve as a resource and a voice for its community; seeking to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide, especially in the areas of education, the environment, health, hunger & malnutrition and the human rights; advocating for the rights of women and girls all over the world; contributing to the global community through its Chapters and Online community, which will constantly provide development funds, education and awards. When caring women join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better, it’s the most beautiful thing to happen to society—and a fulfilling moment for every woman involved. That’s the society’s heart cry, that women will arise and take up their roles as Incubators of Life and release life into the world. Being a woman is about playing the mother role across all spheres of the society leading by example, building relationships and improving the world through love and giving. Our mission is to raise a global family of over 1 billion caring women serving together to make lasting impact and change more lives in their community. If you want to impact and add value to our global network of women whose objectives are: The action of raising the status of women through education, raising awareness, literacy, and training. Equipping and allowing women to make life-determining decisions in their daily life and through the different problems in society. Build awareness of business innovations that accelerate women’s empowerment and have a real impact on the quality of life for women, men, families and communities. Identify key actions to address the financing gap for women’s empowerment. Drive change and commit to scaled-up partnerships for women’s economic empowerment. Provide women with the educational tools in order to have greater responsibility to take care of their needs and their family. To sponsor, host and/or participate in events and activities that promote women empowerment education and training. We are looking for the untold stories and the hidden heroes, are you one of them?