On today’s The Ms. CEO Show, I chatted with two phenomenal women entrepreneurs: Lyn Ross, founder of the Institut Dermed Spas in Atlanta, whose business grossed $28,000 in 1990 when she launched it and more than $3 million today; and Candi Carter, a full-time Emmy award winning television producer who created “It’s Hip Hop Baby”, an educational DVD series that helps children, 2-6 years old, learn colors, numbers and other concepts using kid-friendly hip-hop songs that Candi creates.
These two women live on opposite sides of the country, have totally different businesses and have never met but their success stories have common themes! Here are the top ten takeaways from what Lyn and Candi shared on today’s show:
- Don’t let life’s challenges and frustrations get you down. Use them to fuel your business success!
- Get up early in the morning; you can get a jump on the day before anyone or anything else can get in your way.
- So you don’t know everything—no big deal! Surround yourself with good people who know what you don’t know and are willing to help. (Think “interns”.)
- Don’t worry about what you cannot do; focus on what you can do—do it, and the opportunities will unfold.
- Listen to your gut. Listen to your spirit. Don’t take on other peoples’ fear and emotions.
- Be excellent. Get training, credentials and other things that set you apart.
- Really know your business.
- Connect with the true purpose of your business—you may sell a skin serum but the real purpose of your business is making people feel better and confident about themselves.
- Don’t ever give up, just make the necessary adjustments to get better.
- Learn the numbers side of your business—so you can stay in business!
Be Encouraged,
Felicia Joy
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