As the SmallBizLady, the founder of Succeed As Your Own Boss blog and the CEO of Quintessence Group, I spend a lot of time advising entrepreneurs on business strategy. I’ve been an entrepreneur, author, and speaker for over 20 years and I love sharing my expertise and strategies with small business owners. Over those years, I’ve learned a lot about you, but I rarely share personal details about myself.
In today’s episode, I share who I am and how I started my journey to becoming America’s #1 SmallBiz Expert. I share what inspired me to become an entrepreneur and why I chose to major in Journalism at Virginia Tech. I explain why I’ve decided to go back to graduate school and the secrets of my daily routine. I also share why I swore off coffee in favor of green and herbal teas, my all-time favorite books, movies, and music, and my deep connection to family and religion.
“You can continue sharpening your knife. It is something that all of us should be doing.” - Melinda Emerson
This week on the SmallBizChat Podcast:
How my magical power as a writer has helped me become the SmallBizLady
The personal challenges I face as a single parent and the lessons that have helped me on my entrepreneurial journey
Why I’m super productive in the mornings
How to center yourself and clear your mind
How the love and support of my family inspired me to become an entrepreneur
How I keep fit and active
What my alternative career would have been if I hadn’t fallen in love with journalism
My food heaven and hell
Resources Mentioned:
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber
Your SmallBizChat Action Point for the Week:
The more you share, the more people can relate to you.
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Let’s End Small Business Failure - Together!
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