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MY STORY
My career wasn’t all kicks and giggles! I struggled through defeat, fear and confusion, just like anyone else. And that’s why I’m here today, able to help others.
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You see, before becoming the Entrepreneur’s Advocate, I had my struggles and challenges as an entrepreneur, succumbing to the myriad of pitfalls due to inexperience and dreamer’s goggles.
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I had done everything “they” told me to do; “go to school, get your education”, “Get a good job” in corporate America, “keep your head down and work hard & smart”, strive to “climb the ladder” and you’ll succeed.
Corporate America, just wasn’t for me.
I was an independent spirit that longed to make her mark in the world on her own terms. Entrepreneurship was supposed to be a no-brainer!
I had the education, work experience, tenacity and work ethic. I was supposed to be able to achieve the American dream of business ownership and success.
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Guess what….. Even with my three college degrees, and not one, but two professional licenses, there was a time when I struggled on my path to creating a business that was both profitable and sustainable.
I failed in business at one point because I didn’t have the knowledge and support necessary, and I didn’t know where to turn for help...
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So I did what any self-respecting individual would do…I went back to school for more education! Then I pursued and received two professional licenses.
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Now, I love and advocate for education (I mean, hey, I'm a college instructor!) and I believe in life-long learning, but it didn’t help guide me through the murky waters of entrepreneurship. I had all of this knowledge and experience and yet, I didn’t know what I didn’t know!
I learned through years of trial and error and it cost me a lot, dearly even…in time, money and relationships. I made it through, and I want to help you avoid the price that I paid.
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