Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in career and business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Mimi Bishop, co-founder of Modern Gen X Woman, located in Bellmore, NY, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I am the co-founder of Modern Gen X Woman. We are business and career coaches who work with high-achieving Gen X women who want to make an impact and increase their success and wealth. I head up the business-building unit of our business, working with many women who are leaving their corporate jobs to start their own businesses.
Tell us about yourself
I had a long career in corporate media, always working hard to get to the next level. I was at the VP level when the sudden loss of my brother made me really reexamine what I wanted out of my life. I quickly realized it wasn't the next level of the corporate ladder.
I decided my goal would be to have no goal, which was scary. However, it opened me up to investigate different possibilities, including food blogging and personal development. That led me to the world of coaching and online business. I quickly fell in love with both.
After many twists and turns along the path of building the business, I met my business partner Jackie, and we built Modern Gen X Woman. I believe women 40+ are the world's most under-leveraged resource. The majority of women 40+ tell us they do not feel seen or heard, and that is unacceptable.
I am motivated every day to help shine a light on these women so they can increase their success and wealth.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Of course, it's when I see a client reach a milestone or goal. I see the hard work they put in and the courageous steps they take. This is why I do this work. Being on The Today Show was pretty cool too!
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Understanding success or failure depends on you and you alone. There are some days when it's hard to push yourself out of your comfort zone, yet it's what you need to do to make it work.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Just do it. There will never be a perfect time, and you will never feel like you are ready. You just need to decide and jump in.
- Learn to say no.
- You may be working hard, but make sure you're working on the things that get you closer to your goal, which should be revenue. Always ask yourself, is this activity bringing me clients? Am I putting myself out there in front of the right people? It's very easy to hide and work on things that feel important but aren't moving the needle.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://moderngenxwoman.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderngenxwoman
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimirosebishop/
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