Ep/005: Conquer the Challenge: Brigette Sobus’ Entrepreneurial Adventure
"There's no failure, only feedback. Embrace your breakdowns, learn, and pivot with flexibility." - Brigette Sobus
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In this episode of Storefront Strategies, we sit down with Brigette Sobus, the founder of Power and Joy Coaching Academy. Brigette shares her remarkable journey through personal and professional challenges, including divorce, breast cancer, and bankruptcy. Discover how she turned adversity into triumph with an entrepreneurial mindset and built an award-winning business. Brigette’s story is a testament to resilience, the power of support systems, and the importance of continuous learning.
Timestamp Highlights:
[00:00:00] Introduction
Introduction to Brigette Sobus and her incredible journey.
Brigette's background and initial challenges in business and personal life.
[00:01:00] 60-Second Pitch
Brigette introduces herself and her work with Power Joy Coaching Academy.
Focus on helping stressed and overwhelmed women entrepreneurs reinvent their lives.
[00:02:00] Professional Certifications and Experience
Brigette discusses her extensive coaching certifications and training.
Importance of depth and quality in coaching credentials.
[00:03:00] Overcoming Personal Challenges
How Brigette navigated divorce, financial hardships, and buying a dysfunctional business.
The role of becoming a certified coach in overcoming emotional and professional hurdles.
[00:04:00] Cancer Diagnosis and Business Systems
Facing a breast cancer diagnosis while running a business.
Importance of systems and structures in allowing time for personal healing.
[00:06:00] Bankruptcy and Business Rebuilding
Decision to take on significant debt during divorce and the subsequent bankruptcy.
Lessons learned from buying back her business and the struggle to keep it afloat.
[00:08:00] Entrepreneurial Mindset
Brigette’s mindset strategies for overcoming adversity.
The significance of flexibility, support systems, and continuous learning in entrepreneurship.
[00:09:00] Launching Power and Joy Coaching Academy
Transitioning from running a salon to founding a coaching academy.
How coaching and therapy helped Brigette during difficult times.
[00:11:00] Emphasising Empowerment and Leadership
Brigette’s approach to building a successful coaching business.
Key strategies for empowering clients to achieve their personal and professional goals.
[00:12:00] Networking and Relationship Building
Importance of networking, nurturing relationships, and organic growth in business.
Overcoming fears related to networking and leveraging connections for business success.
[00:13:00] The Dark Night of the Soul
Brigette’s introspection during a challenging year and its impact on her approach to life and business.
Lessons on self-care, emotional intelligence, and resilience.
[00:17:00] Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Brigette’s top advice: getting a mentor, having a growth mindset, and implementing systems.
Embracing feedback and learning from failures to pivot and grow.
[00:19:00] Closing and Contact Information
How to get in touch with Brigette Sobus for coaching and support.
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