This is a podcast about the successes and achievements of those that have risen to the top in their field and want to make a positive impact on their communities. In our second episode of Everything is Up, host Tammera Hollerich interviews Tammy Denison the owner of King Scott Groomer Depot, a business that supplies professional groomers with the supplies they need to be successful. But before she was a business owner, Tammy was an animal lover who wanted to open a self-serve dog wash. Despite the naysayers telling her it wouldn’t work; she believed in herself and opened the business. And it was a success! Tammy explains that the biggest challenge of starting a business is having the courage to battle against those who might not believe in your vision.
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Topics Discussed and Key Points:
●No matter what endeavor you are attempting, having faith in yourself is key to reaching your goals.
●Even when you have a great idea, you can’t do it alone. You need guidance and advice from experts.
●Having a strategic plan is essential and having access to people who have been there before can help you stay on track.
●Stay up to date on the latest trends and developments in your industry.
●By honoring your “yes” and “no's”, you can make decisions that are in your best interest and be honest with your needs.
●When employees don't know where the boundaries are with their employer, it can lead to unhappiness. By establishing clear boundaries, you can be sure that everyone knows what is expected of them.
Timestamps
[00:00:57] Introducing Tammy and her businesses.
[00:06:02] Believe in yourself and go for it.
[00:12:00] Seek help and advice.
[00:23:17] Say no to please others.
[00:24:07] Know your boundaries.
Notable Quotes
“With the dog wash, yeah, after signing that lease, we did have to take out a loan, so I mean, there was no going back. And so, I felt like every day I had the responsibility to my family, and I had to prove myself that this could be successful. There was no one going back for me.”
“I have about 500 new ideas a day and I have to, I have to weed through those and maybe one of those is good. And so, I think it's important to do a little research. You can't just go in and just hope that it works right now. Winging it. You've got to figure out how to rein that in a little bit so that you have a strategic plan.”
“You know, most businesses fail in the first five years because there isn't a strategic plan. Everybody's got a great idea, but it's the step by step with the business plan and mentors that brings you success.”
“The day that I realized I did not know what I was doing, I started calling people and you know, here's the thing about business owners. People are so intimidated by them because it's this persona that they have it all, that they've succeeded and that they would never help you. I have to tell you; they are some of the nicest people that are out there and so generous with their time and their knowledge. They just want to see somebody else succeed.”
“I'm really at this point in my life where I'm trying to, you know, honor my yes and no's, honor my calendar, honor my time and paying attention to more self-care. And so, I find that when I do that, I'm a better employer. I am more equipped to take care of day-to-day business and be present with wherever I'm at at the time.”
Resources
● The Everything is Up Podcast
Connect with Tammera Hollerich
Connect with Tammy Denison
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