Episode 27: What I’ve Learned After Owning a Business 7,300 Days

02/02/25 • 14 min

Confessions From The Home Office Podcast

In this special 20th anniversary episode of Confessions from the Home Office, I'm sharing 10 lessons I've learned since starting my business on February 1, 2005.

NOTE: I was not wearing my glasses when I was calculating the days. I said over 9000 days on the podcast. I am not a math whiz. LOL! It's 7300 days!

Lessons range from not scaling to a huge company, staying ahead and prepping, and how you have to evolve.

Watch/listen to learn all 10.

Thank you to all of my supporters. 20 years went by in a flash! Here's to many more!

This episode can be found on major podcast platforms including Apple, Audible, Spotify, and Pandora, as well as on YouTube.

Contact: [email protected]

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In this special 20th anniversary episode of Confessions from the Home Office, I'm sharing 10 lessons I've learned since starting my business on February 1, 2005.

NOTE: I was not wearing my glasses when I was calculating the days. I said over 9000 days on the podcast. I am not a math whiz. LOL! It's 7300 days!

Lessons range from not scaling to a huge company, staying ahead and prepping, and how you have to evolve.

Watch/listen to learn all 10.

Thank you to all of my supporters. 20 years went by in a flash! Here's to many more!

This episode can be found on major podcast platforms including Apple, Audible, Spotify, and Pandora, as well as on YouTube.

Contact: [email protected]

#marketingconsulting #marketingpodcast #marketmomentum #wendihill #greenvillescmarketingconsulting #digitalmarketinggreenvillesouthcarolina

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Episode 26: Champagne, Calendars & Connections: A PR Mom's Guide to Getting It Done

In this episode of Confessions From the Home Office, we are exploring the intersection of goal setting, networking, and running a successful business while managing family life. Nisha Patel, owner of a boutique PR (NPatel Communications) firm in Greenville, SC, shares her journey from TV reporter to PR business owner and full-time mom.

Key Topics Wendi and Nisha Discussed:

Transitioning from journalism to PR
Balancing business ownership with family life
Strategic goal setting in Q4-start before the new year!
Creating and managing think tanks for business growth
The importance of networking and building connections
Managing work schedules with family commitments
Dealing with setbacks and maintaining focus

"Your business will grow if you put the work into it. That does not mean you have to be working on your business 24 hours a day, seven days a week." - Nisha Patel

Key Takeaways:

Start goal setting early (Q4 for the next year)
Begin networking with existing connections
Take one day at a time and give yourself grace
Set aside dedicated time to work on your business
Don't view other business owners as competition

Nisha Patel is the owner of NPatel Communications in Greenville, South Carolina. With a background in television journalism as a former CBS and Fox affiliate reporter, she transitioned to PR and now runs her own boutique firm while raising her family.

Next Week's Episode: Join us for lessons learned from Wendi Hill's 20 years in business.

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Nisha can be reached: 864.384.2403 or [email protected]

Wendi Hill can be reached at [email protected] or 864-363-2000

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Episode 28: Finding Your Perfect Franchise Match with Doug Stout

In this episode of Confessions From the Home Office, I'm talking with my friend of over 15 years, Doug Stout. He is based in Greenville, South Carolina, and helps people explore franchise ownership opportunities at no cost to them. He entered the franchise industry after being laid off twice in 18 months at age 35, discovering that franchising extended far beyond just food services.

Currently, Doug and his wife own freecoat Nails, an organic nail salon franchise. They operate it semi-absentee, spending about 15 hours per week managing their manager who runs day-to-day operations. The business has grown significantly over two and a half years, now employing 17 people!

A common misconception Doug encounters is that franchise owners need expertise in their chosen industry. He emphasizes that franchisors provide comprehensive training and support - citing examples like McDonald's owners rarely being in stores and an investment banker he placed in a windshield repair franchise. The key is being a good business owner and believing in the product/service.

The franchise exploration process typically takes 3-4 months, including weekly meetings, franchisor discussions, and funding arrangements. Doug can gauge potential franchisee success by their commitment to following the process, consistent attendance at meetings and completing assignments indicates business owner readiness.

Current franchise industry trends show continued strength in home services, while health and wellness sectors are experiencing significant growth. The industry has evolved to include about 6,000 franchisors across 200 different business categories.

Doug's key advice for new franchisees: "Breathe." The first 18 months can be anxiety-inducing while learning something completely new. He notes that franchise systems offer strong support networks, with franchisees helping each other succeed unlike traditional corporate environments.

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