Episode 269: Lessons From 1 Year of Hiring with Nicole Begley

Jun 19, 2019

Nicole Begley, a talented pet photographer and coach, shares her fascinating journey from animal training to building a successful online photography business. She discusses the pivotal importance of hiring her first employee and the lessons learned about delegation. Nicole emphasizes the shift in mindset necessary for effective team-building and how clarity in organizational roles can boost growth. With insights on overcoming procrastination and optimizing team dynamics, she inspires listeners to take action and redefine success in their ventures.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

From Animal Training to Pet Photography Success

04:21 • 10min

The Journey of Hiring: Growth and Transformation

14:27 • 14min

The Power of Organizational Clarity in Business Growth

28:06 • 3min

Optimizing Team Dynamics for Success

31:00 • 4min

Overcoming Procrastination for Business Growth

35:11 • 3min

Mindset Shifts for Entrepreneurial Success

38:19 • 2min

Today’s case study of the week reveals 12 months of lessons from an entrepreneur who hired her first employee one year ago. My special guest is Nicole Begley, who is in an awesome and unique niche. She is not only a pet photographer, but Nicole actually teaches and coaches other people building the same type of business. In this episode you’ll hear all about her journey and specifically how she let go of the small, “busy” tasks that weren’t generating revenue, in order to truly step into the role of the digital CEO!

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In the episode you’ll hear:

How Nicole took her passion and transitioned to the online space
When she knew that she had a viable online business and what her first launch looked like
What led to Nicole hiring her first employee in 2018 and some of the stories she was telling herself around getting help
The biggest mistakes she’s made along the way and the lessons that came with them
How Nicole is approaching the hiring of her next employee and what she’s looking at instead of just the cost
Her one big piece of advice for all entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses

For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/269