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Entrepreneurship is a journey often fraught with challenges, rejection, and isolation, yet brimming with opportunities for resilience, learning, and growth.
People will always find reasons to say, “You’re not competent enough,” but you can prove them wrong!
Resilience and perseverance take center stage as the conversation unfolds through Chichi Ukomadu’s story, the COO of the Heroshe logistic company, a coach for Christian women, and a podcaster.
Let’s delve into the isolating nature of entrepreneurship, spotlighting the weight of decision-making and the indispensable role of mentors or coaches in offering support and guidance.
The power of coaching emerges a transformative force, providing accountability, clarity, and an invaluable external perspective crucial for overcoming challenges. The conversation doesn’t shop at individual resilience but delves into the broader dynamics of team building, self-care amidst sacrifice, and embracing rejection as a redirection towards positive impact and profitability.
All that magic happens with hard work and dedication, but also support. Jennifer's coaching team helped her business grow.
Listen to this episode to hear about Chichi's path as an educated foreigner in the US and what it takes to build the team that can upscale your business.
Show notes:
🇳🇬 Chichi migrated from Nigeria to the United States and established a multimillion-dollar e-commerce logistics company, aiding 66,000+ Africans to access global markets: the love to help people and shop with their money Chichi turned into a business. 02:14
😷 Heroshe faced COVID-19 challenges, dealing with excess work and staff storage due to government support: Chichi overcame this by innovative solutions despite employee reluctance to work. 06:22
📈 Jennifer’s team coached Chichi, leading to a seven-figure funding round this year: having a coach isn’t about incompetence but recognizing the need for diverse support to reach goals. 12:20
💪 Coach is a part of your team: having a coach makes you strong, not weak, because you realize that you need help and bring someone with a different perspective. 16:22
🔤 Chichi’s use of ABC time management helped her build the right team of people: when she caught COVID-19 infection, she decided to fire herself from the warehouse, and this year, she took a sabbatical year to build the coaching business. 21:51
❣️ You can make your team members care about your business if you care for them: Jennifer prioritizes building her team through Spartan Races and retreats. 26:00
📈 When you go together with the team, you go farther than by yourself: you can start as a one-man show, but the more you make room for people, the more growth you will see. 32:07
👩💼 Apart from her role as the COO of Heroshe, Chichi is now a Christian coach for women and a podcaster. 34:41
✅ Rejection is a redirection that leads to impact and profit: find help to get there. 39:17
Show notes:
🇳🇬 Chichi migrated from Nigeria to the United States and established a multimillion-dollar e-commerce logistics company, aiding 66,000+ Africans to access global markets: the love to help people and shop with their money Chichi turned into a business. 02:14
😷 Heroshe faced COVID-19 challenges, dealing with excess work and staff storage due to government support: Chichi overcame this by innovative solutions despite employee reluctance to work. 06:22
📈 Jennifer’s team coached Chichi, leading to a seven-figure funding round this year: having a coach isn’t about incompetence but recognizing the need for diverse support to reach goals. 12:20
💪 Coach is a part of your team: having a coach makes you strong, not weak, because you realize that you need help and bring someone with a different perspective. 16:22
🔤 Chichi’s use of ABC time management helped her build the right team of people: when she caught COVID-19 infection, she decided to fire herself from the warehouse, and this year, she took a sabbatical year to build the coaching business. 21:51
❣️ You can make your team members care about your business if you care for them: Jennifer prioritizes building her team through Spartan Races and retreats. 26:00
📈 When you go together with the team, you go farther than by yourself: you can start as a one-man show, but the more you make room for people, the more growth you will see. 32:07
👩💼 Apart from her role as the COO of Heroshe, Chichi is now a Christian coach for women and a podcaster. 34:41
✅ Rejection is a redirection that leads to impact and profit: find help to get there. 39:17
Links:
Connect with Chichi: www.chichiukomadu.com
Join our Academy: www.jenniferdawnacademy.com
Connect with Jennifer: www.jenniferdawncoaching.com
Resources/Data Mentioned:
Start That Business Podcast: https://startthatbusinesspodcast.podbean.com
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Jennifer Dawn
I transform businesses and empower leaders to achieve extraordinary results. My passion lies in guiding high-impact leaders to unlock their full potential, driving significant profitability increases and operational efficiency gains. With a proven track record of success across diverse industries, I excel at: ** Leading Transformation: ** I've spearheaded transformative change initiatives, optimizing resources, and fostering innovation to propel companies to new heights of success. ** Coaching for Impact: ** I empower high-impact leaders through personalized coaching, helping them maximize revenues, optimize operations, foster team development, and scale their businesses. ** Strategic Execution: ** I translate vision into reality, executing strategic initiatives with precision to achieve impactful business goals. ** Building Trust & Success: ** I build strong client relationships, collaborating and driving continuous improvement for long-term client success. Ready to unlock your true potential? Connect with me to discuss how I can help you achieve your business goals.
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