Here's the Recap:
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about resiliency. Specifically, the resiliency of my amazing friend Sylvie McCracken, who went from being a single teenage mother living on the streets of Buenos Aires to running her own seven-figure business.
I’ve found that at the heart of every true entrepreneur is a determination that just won’t quit, and Sylvie is perfect example of this. In this episode, Sylvie and I talk a lot about how many times she’s had to bounce back from failure, her willingness to make mistakes and how the risks she’s taken ultimately have become her greatest successes.
Here’s what you’ll get out of this episode:
- Why the ability to bounce back from failure is your biggest asset
- This gem: “if you’re hungry enough, there is no such thing as imposter syndrome”
- Why moving from a big city to a small town can be the secret jetpack to your seven-figure business
- How she learned the skill of selling by being a 19-year old single mom looking for food and housing for her child
- The biggest determining factor to how Sylvie made seven-figures (hint: it involves being nauseous)
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What We Covered:
00:53 – Introducing today’s guest, Sylvie McCracken
02:50 – Sylvie’s decision to move to the small town of Ashland, Oregon
07:38 – Sylvie talks about starting her business
09:53 – Sylvie recalls a time when she was down and out
11:21 – The defining moment of Sylvie’s life
13:32 – The Church Story
16:35 – Teaching English in Buenos Aries
18:32 – The importance of being resourceful and resilient in order to succeed
20:35 – Sylvie and Rachel discuss their hatred of excuses
23:17 – How Sylvie became an entrepreneur
27:03 – Setting goals, being productive, and staying hungry
29:31 – The importance of reflection and gratitude
31:38 – Sylvie chronicles her side gig life and the importance of time management
34:46 – Resiliency training
37:11 – The transition from building one business to building another
39:17 – Sylvie details how she invested in her business in order to reach seven figures
44:18 – Sylvie gives advice on marketing strategies that can help entrepreneurs capitalize on their value and worth
47:23 – Sylvie’s process for gaining new clients
52:02 – Sylvie discusses the importance she places on supporting client goals
53:01 – Sylvie’s latest projects
55:02 – Where you can follow Sylvie
55:22 – Rachel gives shout-outs to reviewers of her podcast
57:28 – Rachel echoes Sylvie’s advice on risk taking and challenges the audience to bet on yourself
58:40 – Rachel’s Guide: 12 Creative Ways to Raise Quick Capital
Tweetables
[bctt tweet=”“People really underestimate the value of disposable income.” #milliondollarbadass https://671383b938.nxcli.net/mdb4″ username=”RachRodgersEsq”]
[bctt tweet=”“We need food, we need diapers, we need a warm place to stay, and we need it right now.” #milliondollarbadass https://671383b938.nxcli.net/mdb4″ username=”RachRodgersEsq”]
[bctt tweet=”“It was just 99 problems and all of them were the fact that it’s like, ‘I had to make it work, right now.’” #milliondollarbadass https://671383b938.nxcli.net/mdb4″ username=”RachRodgersEsq”]
[bctt tweet=”“If you’re hungry enough, there is no such thing as Imposter Syndrome.” #milliondollarbadass https://671383b938.nxcli.net/mdb4″ username=”RachRodgersEsq”]
[bctt tweet=”“I was constantly trying to find the hustle.” #milliondollarbadass https://671383b938.nxcli.net/mdb4″ username=”RachRodgersEsq”]
[bctt tweet=”“Sometimes it’s like something needs to get done, and your team is too small, and it’s all hands on deck and one of those hands is you.” #milliondollarbadass https://671383b938.nxcli.net/mdb4″ username=”RachRodgersEsq”]
[bctt tweet=”“I can guarantee you challenges. The question is how are you going to face them? The question is how are you going to build the muscle and get back up.” #milliondollarbadass https://671383b938.nxcli.net/mdb4″ username=”RachRodgersEsq”]
[bctt tweet=”“That’s ultimately what it is. Do you have what it takes and are you going to make yourself have what it takes? Are you going to figure it out? Because that’s what it is. You have to become that person.” #milliondollarbadass https://671383b938.nxcli.net/mdb4″ username=”RachRodgersEsq”]
Links Mentioned
Rachel’s Website – https://671383b938.nxcli.net/
Sylvie’s Website – https://sylviemccracken.com/
Sylvie’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sylvie.mccracken/
Sylvie’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/SylvieMcCracken
Sylvie’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/sylviemccracken
Sylvie’s YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5UrVByWcKv6w7suLSw-91Q
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