Episode 4 - Unleashing Entrepreneurial Resilience: Insights from Renee Rogers, Founder of ONO App

Here are my Top 3 Takeaways from my conversation with Renee Rogers , founder & CEO of the ONO App: 1.Do what you can with the resources you have, now. Conditions won’t ever be perfect to start a new venture. When you develop a bias for action & start when the emotion is hot, you can create momentum, gain confidence, attract support & set a solid foundation for future growth. Renee’s story illustrates this point beautifully. She didn’t let the fact that she had no funding stop her from building the tech company that she dreamed of. She began building her personal brand, the company brand & all the low-cost marketing she could while she was pitching investors to secure the funds needed to build her software. That type of determination & commitment speaks volumes to investors, partners, customers & everyone you engage with in business. 2. If you’re stuck in an area, assess your own mindset. Your mindset is the lens through which you interpret situations, make decisions & approach challenges. It’s easy to lose sight flaws in our own thinking while we’re in the midst a struggle. Renee had this self-awareness when she hit a roadblock fundraising and she realized she felt embarrassed & like a beggar when she was pitching investors. When she flipped her mindset to one of confidence because she had a great product, lots of support & a tireless work ethic, she then secured the funds she needed in a matter of weeks. 3. What you give, you will receive. When you choose to give love, kindness & positivity to others, you will naturally attract those same type of experiences to you. I was impressed when Renee offered to attend my conference talk & then showed up on time as promised. She explained how grateful she is for the support she’s received on her journey that any time she has the chance to support someone else, she does so. Bonus Takeaway – Keep going! Entrepreneurship is filled with obstacles, setbacks, failures & adversity. It’s the growth & fulfillment from enduring those experiences that can bring you the most joy. Renee phrased it as “always be moving forward” meaning that no matter what adversity you experience in a given day, you can still look forward to a new day tomorrow with new meetings, prospects, & opportunities to progress. You can reach Renee at the following links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneerogers1986 ONO: https://www.onoapp.co/ #ecommerce #ecommercebusiness #onlineapp #supplychain #fulfillment #newapp