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Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today.
Ever wondered how a former Team Canada lacrosse player turns into a thriving entrepreneur? In Julie's conversation with Mandy Friend Gigliotti, they unpack her fascinating transition from athletics to real estate mogul to being the owner of multiple successful businesses.
Mandy leads The Friend Team, a team in the top 1% of Realtors in the Rochester and Upstate New York regions. Founded on the values of FAITH: Family, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork and Humility, her team will help over 200 clients, friends and families with over 50 million in sales for 2023. In the business world, Mandy is known for her entrepreneurial spirit as she is also a partner in her husband's chiropractic office, owns a daycare, is in the process of opening and laundromat and runs her coach and training business. Above all else, she loves to be known as a wife to her husband, Ed as well as a mother to her 5 children. All of her training and coaching is centered around her passion to pursue all the aspirations on her heart without compromising the relationships, people and causes that matter most.
Julie and Mandy discuss starting businesses in diverse industries, seeking industry knowledge from those who have done it before, and learning team leadership.
From playing for Team Canada to building a real estate team (00:01:53)
Mandy's experience as a lacrosse player, playing for Team Canada, and making the transition to real estate.
Quarter life crisis, implementing systems, and prioritizing personal growth (00:06:04)
Navigating Mandy's intense schedule, exploring hobbies, and overcoming the feast or famine mindset in real estate.
Starting additional businesses (00:16:09)
Mandy's venture into starting a daycare business and the challenges faced in aligning personal and professional goals.
Leadership, Delegation, and Investing in Personal Growth (00:21:24)
Mandy talks about delegating responsibilities and the process of transitioning from a hands-on role to a leadership position.
Expanding into a New Business (00:32:11)
Mandy explains the decision to expand into a laundromat business, the process of applying previous business learnings to the new venture, and seeking industry knowledge and resources.
Scaling to Seven Figures (00:36:05)
Scaling and growing businesses, exploring the decision to focus on multiple smaller businesses versus deepening investment in one larger venture, and reaching seven figures.
Balancing Work, Family, and Long-Term Business Gro
Love the show or want to request a topic? Send us a text! (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!)
You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram.
Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook!
What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!
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FIGURE 8 UPDATE
Hello listeners, thank you for your continued support and interest in my show. You may have noticed that Figure 8 is on a little hiatus right now, please enjoy the catalogue of episodes we have built up for you!
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By Julie EllisJulie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today.
Ever wondered how a former Team Canada lacrosse player turns into a thriving entrepreneur? In Julie's conversation with Mandy Friend Gigliotti, they unpack her fascinating transition from athletics to real estate mogul to being the owner of multiple successful businesses.
Mandy leads The Friend Team, a team in the top 1% of Realtors in the Rochester and Upstate New York regions. Founded on the values of FAITH: Family, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork and Humility, her team will help over 200 clients, friends and families with over 50 million in sales for 2023. In the business world, Mandy is known for her entrepreneurial spirit as she is also a partner in her husband's chiropractic office, owns a daycare, is in the process of opening and laundromat and runs her coach and training business. Above all else, she loves to be known as a wife to her husband, Ed as well as a mother to her 5 children. All of her training and coaching is centered around her passion to pursue all the aspirations on her heart without compromising the relationships, people and causes that matter most.
Julie and Mandy discuss starting businesses in diverse industries, seeking industry knowledge from those who have done it before, and learning team leadership.
From playing for Team Canada to building a real estate team (00:01:53)
Mandy's experience as a lacrosse player, playing for Team Canada, and making the transition to real estate.
Quarter life crisis, implementing systems, and prioritizing personal growth (00:06:04)
Navigating Mandy's intense schedule, exploring hobbies, and overcoming the feast or famine mindset in real estate.
Starting additional businesses (00:16:09)
Mandy's venture into starting a daycare business and the challenges faced in aligning personal and professional goals.
Leadership, Delegation, and Investing in Personal Growth (00:21:24)
Mandy talks about delegating responsibilities and the process of transitioning from a hands-on role to a leadership position.
Expanding into a New Business (00:32:11)
Mandy explains the decision to expand into a laundromat business, the process of applying previous business learnings to the new venture, and seeking industry knowledge and resources.
Scaling to Seven Figures (00:36:05)
Scaling and growing businesses, exploring the decision to focus on multiple smaller businesses versus deepening investment in one larger venture, and reaching seven figures.
Balancing Work, Family, and Long-Term Business Gro
Love the show or want to request a topic? Send us a text! (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!)
You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram.
Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook!
What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
FIGURE 8 UPDATE
Hello listeners, thank you for your continued support and interest in my show. You may have noticed that Figure 8 is on a little hiatus right now, please enjoy the catalogue of episodes we have built up for you!