Lions and Tigers and Entrepreneurs, Oh My! - Brea Starmer - The Entrepreneur Gene - Ep #15

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Gene, host Laurie Barkman interviews Brea Starmer, Founder and CEO of Lions and Tigers. Brea shares her experience of turning a layoff into a successful business, her passion for empowering careers for women and mothers, and the unique approach of intrapreneurship. The discussion covers Brea's personal journey, the challenges she faced, the importance of values in business, and the exciting future of the industry.

Takeaways:

• Hire support staff early on, such as operations and HR personnel, to allow you to focus on strategic areas like business development and leadership.
• Recognize the different stages of your business and life. Sometimes you’ll be optimized for growth and wealth, while at other times, the focus may shift to health and personal well-being.
• Maintain an active presence on professional networks such as LinkedIn to share your journey, connect with other entrepreneurs, and attract potential clients and employees.
• Concentrate on tasks that only you can do and delegate others. This ensures you are working on the most impactful areas of the business.

Quote of the Show:

• “Simply treating people with respect, with dignity and agency, has been really counterculture and I hope that that becomes a more infectious and attractive way to work.” - Brea Starmer

Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breastarmer/ 
• Website: https://lionsandtigers.com/ 

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Host

Laurie Barkman

Producer

Rayanne Pruitt

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