Learning To Be A Leader - Jennifer Moss - Entrepreneur Intel - Episode # 1

In this episode of Entrepreneur Intel, we are joined by a talented founder whose own experiences as a parent led her to start her business. Our guest this week is the woman behind one of the leading childcare centers in the Detroit area, IXL Learning Center. Please welcome to the show, Jennifer Moss!

Wes has a detailed conversation with Jennifer about her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a successful entrepreneur with nine operational learning centers. Jennifer shares her experiences and gives invaluable advice about leadership, entrepreneurship, real estate, and the importance of building a strong team. 

Takeaways: 

• Becoming a leader involves making mistakes, going through challenges, and learning from them. Being self-reflective, adaptable, and open to change are crucial qualities for personal growth and improvement in leadership.
• Effectively managing a large company requires a strong team, with individuals who can handle day-to-day operations while the leader focuses on strategic initiatives like securing new locations and overseeing renovations. 
• Effective communication, use of technology, and adherence to processes and procedures in child care centers help ensure consistency, safety, and efficient management of activities and incidents.
• Actively seeking opportunities, rather than waiting for them to come to you, is a crucial aspect of achieving success. By creating your own luck and maintaining a positive mindset, you'll be able to recognize and capitalize on potential opportunities.
• Owning real estate provides control over the appearance and maintenance of one's business location, as well as the opportunity to be recession-proof and ensure long-term sustainability.
• Implementing a managing partner system allows for shared profits and eventual ownership, ensuring passionate individuals who care as much as the founder can contribute to a company's success. 
• Learning to delegate, trust others, and embrace imperfections allows entrepreneurs to establish boundaries, free up time, and minimize worries, leading to a healthier work-life balance and greater overall efficiency in managing multiple locations.

Quote of the Show:

• “I truly believe if you put your heart and soul into it and you provide the best that you can provide, the business comes.” - Jennifer Moss

Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-moss-8b848316/ 
• Website: https://www.ixlkids.com/ 

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