Teresa Yeager's Secret to Building a Meaningful Career in Tech

Jan 1, 2025

Teresa Yeager, a leader in software solutions for small municipalities, shares her inspiring journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship. She discusses the significance of customer service and building a strong company culture. Teresa reflects on childhood influences that shaped her resilience and leadership style, highlighting the importance of freedom in defining success. She emphasizes teamwork and calculated risks in navigating the tech landscape, while also advocating for personal growth and giving back to the community.

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INSIGHT

Defining Success

Success is a lifelong journey, not a destination.
It's about aligning your daily life with your dream life, if money were no object.

INSIGHT

Freedom in Success

Freedom is a key element of success.
It's about having the choice in how you spend your time, money, and efforts.

ANECDOTE

Leap of Faith

Teresa Yeager left a corporate job to join a 16-person software company.
This was a risky move, but she followed her intuition, and the company grew to over 900 employees.

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In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Teresa Yeager shares her inspiring journey from a corporate environment to leading a software business, offering valuable insights on success, leadership, and personal growth. Teresa reflects on how her childhood influences, education, and taking calculated risks have shaped her path, emphasising the importance of freedom and genuine care in defining success.

Teresa discusses the challenges and rewards of navigating a career in technology, particularly as a young woman in a competitive field. She highlights the critical role of customer service, maintaining the human touch in technology, and shaping company culture during periods of change, including acquisitions. The conversation also explores her passion for real estate, personal development, and giving back to the community, offering practical advice for aspiring leaders.

Tune in to gain actionable insights on leadership, resilience, and building a meaningful career in a dynamic industry.

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Chapters
00:00 Navigating the Conversation: Introduction and Context
03:02 Defining Success: A Personal Journey
06:08 The Importance of Freedom in Success
09:04 Career Path: From Corporate to Leadership
12:01 Childhood Influences: Family and Education
15:00 The Role of Competition: Growing Up with Brothers
18:05 Academic Excellence: The Value of Education
20:51 Discovering Leadership: Robotics and Team Dynamics
24:09 Young Leadership: Navigating Age Dynamics
27:10 Taking Risks: Transitioning to a Small Company
29:51 Calculated Risks: Building Confidence
32:52 Business Insights: The Software Company Journey
33:40 The Evolution of a Software Business
38:10 Understanding the Customer Base
41:12 Cultivating a Strong Company Culture
47:23 Navigating Acquisitions and Change Management
51:33 The Balance of Ideas and Execution
54:19 Personal Passions and Hobbies
01:01:25 Reflections on Success and Giving Back

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