In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Celi Arias, a dynamic entrepreneur and business coach. Celi shares her inspiring story from starting her first business at the tender age of 11, inspired by the Babysitters Club, to becoming a successful business strategist.
She stresses the importance of creating a custom business strategy tailored to individual needs, focusing on simplicity and efficiency. Celi and Dr. Christie also discuss the significance of setting boundaries and embracing constraints as opportunities for Growth, and give practical business insights and inspiring stories of resilience and Innovation.Episode Highlights:
00:24 Meet Celi Arias
01:21 Celi’s Early Entrepreneurial Journey
05:55 Building a Custom Business Strategy
11:27 Balancing Work and Motherhood
16:52 The Importance of Purpose
18:20 Understanding the Audience
18:34 Balancing Family and Business
19:00 Growth Strategies and Tools
19:52 Defining Your Business Goals
20:13 Avoiding Common Pitfalls
22:03 Learning from Successful Brands
24:32 Creating a Unique Strategy
25:10 Embracing Authenticity
26:05 Connecting with the Speaker
28:40 Rapid Fire Questions
30:55 Final Takeaways
Find More about the magnificent Celi Arias
Dr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions.
With a master’s and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between.
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