Weekly show where my featured guests and I explore the financial and business challenges women face on the entrepreneurial journey to success. You'll hear them talk about the money side of their businesses in ways you've always wanted to know about, but wouldn't dare ask. They openly share their disappointments, failures, successes, and everything in-between as they grew sales ranging from 6 to 9 figures. Knowing where your business stands financially helps you make critical decisions with confidence. It's simply the best way to be sure you grow a business that fuels the life you want to live.
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episode 84: Recovering From Economic Hardship Takes Humility - The Journey of Keri Murphy (Humility and Resilience)
How do you pick up the pieces when financial hardship hits your business?
There’s no perfect answer, but one thing is certain.
You need a hefty dose of humility and resilience to rebuild and recover.
That’s what entrepreneur Keri Murphy realized after she was forced to shutter her business during the 2008 recession.
Once she made the decision, Keri started reflecting on what went wrong with her business—and what she needed to change moving forward.
In our conversation today, Keri tells me about her background, her successful business coaching company, and her experience getting back on her feet after declaring personal bankruptcy.
You’ll learn why it’s important to acknowledge your mistakes as a business owner, how you can pivot your business during hard times, and why it’s so crucial to take a proactive approach to managing your business finances.
About my guest:
Keri Murphy is the CEO and founder of Inspired Living, a company that helps entrepreneurs harness the power of video to grow their businesses. Prior to starting Inspired Living, Keri owned a modeling agency that she grew to nearly $1 million in revenue before shutting it down after the 2008 recession. Now, she’s an international speaker, media expert, and business mentor who coaches people on how to grow their businesses.
In this episode we talk about:
➤ How Keri became an entrepreneur (6:30)
➤ How she felt when the recession hit (9:06)
➤ Keri’s financial missteps (10:42)
➤ How Inspired Living grew to its current success (13:34)
➤ The changes Keri made to her business finances (17:26)
➤ Keri’s advice for other women entrepreneurs on overcoming challenges (19:50)
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Check out the crowdfunding podcast series talking about equity crowdfunding and reward-based crowdfunding.
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