In this new episode of The Bold Entrepreneur Podcast, host Jen Kinal interviews Heather Dick, founder of Blush Artistry Incorporated and The Expansion Code, shares her journey from nursing student doing makeup on the side to building a thriving beauty empire. She emphasizes the importance of community, learning from family business experience, and the value of personal connections over solely relying on social media for business growth.

Heather discusses team building, maintaining a cohesive brand with a large freelance team, and her accidental venture into event space creation. She highlights the realities of entrepreneurship, including the need for passion, managing finances, and the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. Heather also introduces her beauty business consulting, focusing on confident leadership, scaling businesses, and navigating commercial build-outs.

What to Expect in This Episode:

• Entrepreneurship: The overall journey and challenges of being a business owner.
• Building a Team: Hiring, managing, and supporting a freelance team.
• Business Growth/Scaling: Strategies for expanding a business.
• Community: The importance of building a supportive network of peers and mentors.
• Event Space Management: The accidental creation and management of an event space.
• Commercial Build-Outs: Navigating the process of building or renovating a commercial space.

Key Takeaways

• Organic Growth: Building a business through great work, mindful hiring, and responding to opportunities.
• Family Business Lessons: Valuable experience gained from working in a family business, especially in customer relations and financial management.
• Team Building: The importance of vetting potential team members, setting clear expectations, and fostering a positive team culture.
• Community Matters: Building a strong community and prioritizing personal connections for business growth and support.
• Embrace Opportunities: Being open to unexpected opportunities and taking calculated risks.
• Kindness Pays Off: Practicing kindness and empathy towards clients, team members, and vendors for stronger relationships and business success.

Connect with Host Jen Kinal:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenkinal/

Website: https://jenkinal.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinalcreativebrand

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkinal

Connect with Heather Dick

Website: https://blush-artistry.ca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamheatherdick/

Podcast: The Expansion Code

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