#21 - Advice For Starting Entrepreneurs + The Ups And Downs of Starting a Business ft. Cheryl Zealand

Jun 21

Hi friends! In today's episode we have Cheryl Zealand - owner of a VERY successful local business called Cranked Energy. In the past 5 years Cranked Energy has grown from a home kitchen, to rental kitchens, to a small kitchen and storefront, to now a 4000 square foot manufacturing facility. We talk about everything from starting a business, the struggles, the wins, facing doubts and building confidence, how to be a better entrepreneur, how to take care of your mental health as a business owner, the importance of community, and SO much more. I think you are going to love this episode!

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TIME STAMPS:

00:40 - intro

04:11 - the growth of cranked energy bars

05:46 - shifting into entrepreneurship

08:00 - facing doubts and building confidence

10:55 - perfecting the formula

14:00 - mental health and running the business

18:15 - challenges hiring team members

22:00 - advice for hiring

25:50 - the heart behind your business

30:56 - importance of community, connections, and experience