In this episode of Welcome to Running a Business, Sharon and Alana are joined by their first podcast guest, Donna Maria, founder and CEO of the Indie Business Network. Donna Maria shares her journey from attorney to entrepreneur, discussing the motivations behind starting her own business and the importance of building a career around the life you want to live.

Key Takeaways:

• Define your ideal life and build a business around it.
• Embrace the power of pivoting and adapting to change.
• Prioritize genuine human connection with your customers.
• Recognize that entrepreneurship has its ups and downs; it's not always glamorous.
• Leverage technology to streamline operations, but don't let it overshadow personal interaction.

Connect with our Guest!

Connect with Donna Maria and the Indie Business Network.

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiebusiness

Indie Business Network Website: https://www.indiebusinessnetwork.com

Things to think about:

• Reflect on your own business and how you can better prioritize customer relationships.
• Does your business work around your life or do you work around your business? What can you do to adjust that?
• Embrace the journey of entrepreneurship, with all its challenges and rewards.

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