The Entrepreneurs' Circus
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The Entrepreneurs' Circus
Building a Beauty Empire: Katie Godfrey's Path to Success - Ep.3
Building a Beauty Empire: Katie Godfrey's Path to Success - Ep.3
In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Circus, host Charlotte Wibberley interviews beauty industry titan Katie Godfrey. With 15 years of experience, Katie shares her journey from starting a salon at 18 to building a beauty empire.
Discover how she overcame challenges, balanced motherhood with business and developed strategies for success.
This raw and honest conversation offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of business growth, family life, and personal development.
Tune in for practical advice and inspiration from a true self-made success story.
Key Points Discussed:
- Katie's unconventional start in the beauty industry
- Overcoming early business challenges and near-bankruptcy
- Balancing business ownership with motherhood
- The myth of work-life balance
- Strategies for self-care and personal growth as an entrepreneur
Guest Information:
Katie Godfrey is a beauty industry entrepreneur with 15 years of experience. She owns a beauty salon, training academy, product range, and coaching business.
Episode Highlights:
[1:20] - Katie's background and business journey
[4:30] - Challenges of starting a business at 18
[7:55] - Juggling business growth with having children
[13:20] - Discussion on work-life balance
[15:30] - Katie's self-care routines
Quotable Moments:
"I'm not sure I handle it. I mean, I don't know. I had to stand up the other day in this retreat that I'd done and it was like, oh what's your like your biggest win or it was something like that anyway and I was like my two children are still alive." - Katie Godfrey
Actionable Tips:
1. Develop a strong marketing plan when starting a business
2. Learn to delegate and build a team to support business growth
3. Find ways to integrate work and family life that suit your lifestyle
4. Establish non-negotiable self-care routines
5. Be willing to adapt your business model as circumstances change
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