Kendra Lewis became a mom as a high school senior and faced many challenges early in her life. Pushing herself to rise above what others said, Kendra worked full time while going to night school. She faced homelessness and doubt. But Kendra eventually graduated with three degrees, created multiple businesses, and has worked for some of the largest Fortune 500 companies in the world.
However, working for a Fortune company was not her dream. Her mission was to work with small businesses. She wanted to help entrepreneurs launch their ideas into the world – and that’s exactly what she’s doing today! Join us this episode as Kendra shares her passion to transform small businesses.
You can’t be the social media expert, marketer, HR director, and CEO at the same time. If you’re trying to do it all yourself, now’s the time to stop! You can’t focus on strategy and the long-term health of your organization when you are down in the weeds with all the tactical work. Find the gaps in your skill set and your organization, and fill them with experts in those areas. Then, get out of the way and let them do the work.
If you’ve veered off path, remember to always bring it back to what your business is about – what’s your “why, your vision and mission? It’s easy, especially for entrepreneurs, to go from thing to thing thinking that you’re growing and improving. But make sure each new initiative or project is part of an overall strategy, and that it all ties together. And be sure to evaluate them annually, making sure they’re still worth doing and there aren’t any issues that need to be addressed before moving forward.
In other words, don’t get too reactionary if it isn’t going exactly as planned right from the start. The more invested we are in the business, the more quickly we may be to press the “panic” button when things get the smallest bit off track. Give yourself a reasonable milestone date to reevaluate how things are going – and, then, adjust if needed. The last thing you want to do is pull the plug on something that could’ve been successful but simply needed a few tweaks here and there to keep it going.
BELAY client Geoff Welch and his BELAY Virtual Assistant Trúc Towns talk with Tricia about their experience of learning to work together and their top tips for getting started working with a Virtual Assistant. Geoff also explains how delegation has allowed him to play to his strengths in both his career and his personal life.
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, harnessing the power of technology and artificial intelligence has become essential for businesses and professionals aiming to thrive in their respective fields. Today, we have the privilege of hearing from a remarkable duo who have embraced the potential of AI to enhance their productivity and streamline their work processes.
Wes Gay is a StoryBrand Certified Guide, Agency Owner, and Private Workshop Facilitator. And since 2016, he’s helped hundreds of organizations find clarity with StoryBrand. Jodi Reiter is an accomplished Executive Assistant, bringing a wealth of experience from the marketing, advertising and photography industries as she supports Wes. They sat down with Ryan to share their experiences, strategies and success stories in utilizing AI to collaborate more efficiently and achieve remarkable outcomes. Listeners will learn about the most impactful AI tools on the market and how to weave them into your daily workflow.
Today on the podcast, we have a special episode courtesy of our friends at the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. BELAY CFO Lisa Zeeveld sat down with Mark Cole recently to co-host an episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast about how to get time back as a leader.
