The Discipline of Planning

Jennifer Cue on Building Jones Soda, Reinvention, and Knowing When to Pivot

Jennifer Cue, former CEO of Jones Soda, shares her journey from corporate banking to entrepreneurship and her experiences in building and growing businesses. She also discusses her time abroad and the challenges of balancing work and life in business ownership. The conversation covers topics such as managing people, learning from mistakes, the value of peer groups, investing in businesses, and personal motivations. Jennifer Cue shares insights on managing people, learning from experiences, and her current business endeavors. The conversation also delves into the importance of peer groups, the value of cash flow in businesses, and the significance of continuous learning and giving back. Takeaways * Entrepreneurial Journey * Influence of Childhood * Challenges of Work-Life Balance Managing people * Learning from mistakes * Value of peer groups * Investing in businesses * Personal motivations Chapters * 00:00 Time Abroad and Work-Life Balance * 24:16 Challenges of Managing People * 32:40 Personal Motivations and Continuous Learning

Tara Turkington Founder of Flow Communications and Flow Travel

Tara Turkington shares her journey of starting a business out of necessity. She discusses the impact of mentorship, and the competitive spirit within her family. Additionally, she reflects on the importance of finding the right people for business growth and shares valuable lessons from mistakes and the resilience required in business. The conversation covers topics such as entrepreneurial support, passion for photography, the pursuit of mastery and continuous growth. Tara has created the intersection of travel and entrepreneurship. With Peer groups, Tara has found the magic in support. From the EY Winning Women Program as well as her WPO chapter. Tara studies business and has learned so much from her mentor Bheki as well as issue processing called Peerview with her WPO chapter. Takeaways * Necessity as the mother of invention * The importance of finding the right people for business growth Entrepreneurial Support * Photography Passion * Mastery and Growth * Travel and Business * Business Advice Chapters * 00:00 Starting a Business Out of Necessity * 09:02 Mentorship and Business Learning * 19:04 Impact on Company Growth * 36:01 Lessons from Mistakes and Business Resilience * 42:53 Global EY Winning Women Program * 48:13 Mastery and Continuous Growth * 55:20 Business Advice and Support * 01:01:01 Issue Processing in WPO Chapter * 01:15:28 Entrepreneurial Advice

Alycia Doxon: What nobody tells you about buying a business

The conversation with Alycia Doxon covers a range of topics related to entrepreneurship, business growth, and leadership. Alycia shares insights on the importance of delegation, the value of a clear business thesis, and the impact of networking on business success. She also discusses her motivation for entrepreneurship, the dynamics of working with family, and the lessons learned from mistakes in business. The conversation provides valuable takeaways for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders. The conversation covers the importance of peer groups, the utilization of Women Presidents' Organization for business support, implementing regular check-ins and EOS, the value of fiction and fantasy in business, and the investment network and business ownership. It also highlights the role of Roz, her WPO Chapter Chair, and peer groups, collective goals and business management, and the significance of investment networks for business ownership. Takeaways * Entrepreneurship and business growth require the ability to delegate and trust others to take on responsibilities. * Focusing on a clear and defined business thesis and saying no to opportunities that do not align with it is crucial for business growth. Importance of Peer Groups * Implementing Regular Check-Ins * Utilizing Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) * The Value of Fiction and Fantasy in Business * Investment Network and Business Ownership Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Alycia Doxon * 11:20 Motivation for Entrepreneurship * 19:02 Mentorship and Leadership Development * 26:41 Learning from Mistakes and Growth * 33:09 The Value of Networking and Relationship Building * 38:11 Implementing Regular Check-Ins and EOS * 50:06 The Value of Fiction and Fantasy in Business * 58:26 Investment Network and Business Ownership Marla Noel is the creator and host of the Per Her Perspective podcast: a series of raw, relatable conversations about leadership, challenges, finding resources and solutions in running a business, many times, with the help of other smart people in peer groups. With riveting episodes available live on all major platforms, the show inspires business owners to grow their businesses and make bold decisions with the input of others to achieve greater success and profitability. To learn more about Marla, visit www.OCGrowthAdvisors.com [http://www.OCGrowthAdvisors.com].

The Discipline of Planning

Marla Noel discusses the art of planning, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and thorough training. She delves into resource management, workflow efficiency, and the significance of project progress and follow-up in the planning process. Takeaways * Planning is an art * Clear communication is key

Hulya Kurt- International Business with Women Presidents' Organization

The conversation with Hulya Kurt covers her journey from her childhood experiences to her growth in an international firm to the business she runs, Innkick. She talks about the impact of reading on the development of empathy. Among many other things, Hulya teaches business disciplines at a university in Geneva. Hulya's family support shaped her approach to business and leadership. Her commitment to consistency, work-life integration, and learning from mistakes reflects her resilience and determination in overcoming challenges. The conversation covers the establishment of a Women Presidents' Organization chapter in Geneva, the value of peer learning and resources in WPO. Key takeaways include the value of peer learning, the role of cultural aspects in business, the importance of intuition in decision-making, and the significance of continuous learning for business success. Takeaways * Overcoming challenges * Empathy through reading * Peer learning and mastermind groups * Cultural aspects and traditions, which play a significant role in business interactions * The importance of intuition and gut feeling in decision-making * Continuous learning and personal development are essential for business success