Serial entrepreneur and business coach Kelly Parker takes us behind the scenes of founding and selling a corporate gifting company to Urban Stems, before finding her next chapter helping other founders achieve their dreams. Kelly shares candid insights about maintaining health through entrepreneurship, knowing when to exit, and bringing bold visions to life. In this episode we discuss:

- How to identify business opportunities by solving problems you personally experience

- The importance of balancing hustle with sustainable self-care practices

- Why entrepreneurship can be the answer for those seeking flexible work arrangements

The Journey to Exit

- Building a corporate gifting company from $5,000 starting capital

- Using customer feedback to develop products and services

- Maintaining relationships that led to acquisition

- Knowing when it's the right time to sell

Health Through Entrepreneurship

- Creating sustainable routines while building a business

- Learning from burnout experiences

- Adapting work to accommodate health challenges

- Finding balance between hustle and self-care

Supporting Other Founders

- Transitioning from operator to coach

- Helping entrepreneurs replace their corporate salaries

- The value of learning from those who've "done it"

- Creating both lifestyle and venture-backed businesses

Remember: Just start - you don't need everything figured out perfectly to begin pursuing your entrepreneurial goals.

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