Starting a business is hard. Building one while working full-time and raising a family takes another level of determination.

In this episode of The Founders Hustle, Judy sits down with Cecily North-Rudow to talk about her entrepreneurial journey, from feeling stuck in her career to launching Traveling North Agency and creating a business around customized, high-touch travel planning.

Cecily shares the real behind-the-scenes story: booking her first client, making mistakes, struggling to get traction, stepping away, and eventually coming back with more clarity about marketing, networking, and who she actually wanted to serve.

This episode is a great listen for anyone who wants to start a business but feels like life is already full. Cecily’s story proves that growth does not have to look perfect to be real.

You’ll hear about:

•  Building a business alongside a full-time job 
•  Why word of mouth alone was not enough 
•  How content and local marketing helped her grow 
•  The value of community and ongoing education 
•  Why niche clarity can change everything

   

Every business has a backstory — and Cecily’s is full of lessons for entrepreneurs learning to build with patience and purpose.

Visit: https://travelingnorthagency.com

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