The Entrepreneur's Blueprint
The Entrepreneur's Blueprint
Podcast Description
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or a business owner looking for inspiration? Join Courtney Cook on The Entrepreneur's Blueprint as she dives into the stories of passionate entrepreneurs and small business owners. Discover what sparked their entrepreneurial journey, the challenges they faced, and how they stay motivated through it all. Whether you're just starting out or already managing your own business, this podcast reveals that entrepreneurship is more attainable than it appears, while offering moments of connection for those already on the journey.
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The podcast focuses on entrepreneurship, wellness, financial literacy, and business growth, featuring episodes like the journey of Meredyth Fletcher in whole-body healing, the entrepreneurial lessons from the host's parents, and the evolution of Jacob and Christin Willis from photographers to supplement entrepreneurs. Key areas covered include personal resilience, navigating challenges of business ownership, and strategies for financial empowerment.
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or a business owner looking for inspiration? Join Courtney Cook on The Entrepreneur’s Blueprint as she dives into the stories of passionate entrepreneurs and small business owners. Discover what sparked their entrepreneurial journey, the challenges they faced, and how they stay motivated through it all. Whether you’re just starting out or already managing your own business, this podcast reveals that entrepreneurship is more attainable than it appears, while offering moments of connection for those already on the journey.
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Blueprint, Courtney sits down with Kim Jones, former Hallmark marketing guru turned entrepreneur. After a 20-year career leading major initiatives at Hallmark, Kim took a courageous leap into small business ownership—opening a Real Deals home décor and fashion boutique in Martin City, Missouri. As if that wasn't enough, she and her husband also run Old World Balloonery, a hot air balloon adventure company in Kansas City.
Kim shares her journey of transitioning out of corporate life, the hard-earned lessons of running a brick-and-mortar store, and the importance of faith, resilience, and community when navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. From navigating seasonal slowdowns to restoring her hacked Facebook account, Kim offers an honest, inspiring look at the realities of business ownership and why showing up with intention matters most.
What We Cover:
What inspired her leap from corporate to small business owner
The challenges and benefits of owning a franchise
How she juggles two businesses (including one in hot air ballooning!)
The emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship
Her best advice to aspiring business owners (and her own kids)
Links and Resources:
Instagram: @realdealsmartincity
Facebook: Real Deals Martin City MO
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