I’m sitting down with Buy the Blazer CEO Ashley Bennington in a candid discussion of her entrepreneurial journey, specifically the initial stages of her business, the struggles she’s faced, self-investment, and achieving her financial goals (YAY $1 MILLION IN SALES!!). We explore the power of aligning investments with personal values, stepping out of comfort zones, and making the right hires to assist in growth. Ashley takes us through the process of expanding her team and what she’s learned, and how we can all grow by creating a supportive and inspiring community to support us as we grow our businesses. If you’ve been looking for a way to start your business, we’re going to leave you feeling empowered by giving you permission to create something that works for YOU rather than just a one-size-fits-all model.

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00:00 — Introducing Ashley Bennington

01:04 — Family & Owning Your Own Business

02:40 — Balancing Business and Personal Life

02:53 — Reflecting on Business Success

03:56 — Hitting the $1 Million Mark

06:34 — The Shift in Business Goals

10:40 — Building a Team and Scaling the Business

11:42 — The Importance of Onboarding and Efficient Systems

14:38 — The Journey of Entrepreneurship

21:21 — The Power of Going All In

23:36 — The Power of Taking Messy Action

24:32 — The Impact of High-Pressure Careers on Entrepreneurship

25:05 — The Struggles of Corporate Life vs. Entrepreneurship

29:35 — The Importance of Surrounding Yourself with the Right People

30:28 — The Power of Investing in Yourself

32:44 — The Importance of Building a Business that Fits Your Lifestyle

40:42 — The Impact of Negative Comments and Overcoming Them

43:45 — The Importance of Staying True to Your Course

49:20 — The Future Plans and Aspirations

49:44 — Wrapping Up

Resources:

✦  Follow Ashley Nicole Bennington on IG @ashleynbennington

✦ Follow Ashley Nicole Bennington on TikTok @ashleynbennington

✦  Follow @BuyTheBlazer

✦ Additional Links

✦ Buy the Blazer Website

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