Today we welcome on  Dr. Shade Adu, an award-winning coach, speaker, and best-selling author whose journey went from  teaching in Kazakhstan to founding a successful coaching business.In this episode we cover  the importance of mentorship, the value of networking and her strategies for scaling her business. 

We cover in this episode:

• What business schools could never teach you 
• How to change from the employee mindset to the entrepreneur mindset. 
• How to play a bigger game in your business and 10x in 2025 
• Why you should ask for the sale and celebrate your wins

Contact Info:

• Website: shadeyadu.com
• Instagram: @HeyDr.Shade
• Facebook: @HeyDr.Shade
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadeyadu/
• Twitter: @HeyDr.Shade
• Other: Clubhouse @HeyDrShade

Book Recommendations: 

Who Not How by Benjamin Hardy

The Gap and the Gain 

Chapters:

00:28 Shade Adu's Entrepreneur  Journey to Kazakhstan

01:57 Starting a Business and Overcoming Challenges

02:38 The Importance of Mentorship and Networking as an Entrepreneur 

05:06 Cultural Experiences and Personal Growth as an Entrepreneur 

08:49 Balancing Academia and Entrepreneurship

17:10 Building a Digital Platform During COVID as an Entrepreneur 

17:51 Aiming for Bigger Deals and Opportunities as an Entrepreneur 

18:11 Collapsing Time and Seeking Opportunities as an Entrepreneur 

23:02 The Power of Networking and Asking for Help as an Entrepreneur 

28:33 Reflecting on Success and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as an Entrepreneur 

33:26 Setting Intentions and Connecting with People as an Entrepreneur 

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