Winning the Entrepreneurial Game: Key Tips to Creating Power of Partnerships with Julie Perkins
In this episode, we are joined by Julie Perkins, founder of Wise Minds. From navigating the intricacies of a family business to launching her own venture, Julie shares invaluable insights on motivation, partnership building, and the power of purpose-driven leadership. The conversation explores the importance of aligning values before seeking partnerships, the transformative experience of making yourself redundant for effective team contribution, and the implementation of the Powerball framework to maintain alignment within the business. Julie's commitment to decluttering the minds of female entrepreneurs and her revolutionary shift to celebrating purpose over financial milestones offer inspiration for entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey. This episode showcases a beautiful story of overcoming challenges, fostering collaboration, and finding fulfillment in the adventure of entrepreneurship.
Listen in as we speak about:
Guiding female entrepreneurs to growth
Transformative leadership and delegation
Shifting focus for a unified team
And much, much, more!
Guiding Female Entrepreneurs to Growth
Christy and Julie discuss Wise Minds, the support system Julie created for female entrepreneurs seeking growth. The company combines people, knowledge, and tools to facilitate positive changes in the entrepreneurial journey. Julie's passion for decluttering the minds of female entrepreneurs is evident, translating her experiences into a language that helps others navigate the path to growth with excitement and curiosity.
Growing up in a high-paced, entrepreneurial family sets the stage for Julie's journey. She shares insights into the valuable lessons learned from her parents, emphasizing the importance of surrounding yourself with great people and building partnerships from the start. The concept of sharing in partnership and looking for long-term collaborations becomes a crucial aspect of her entrepreneurial philosophy.
Transformative Leadership and Delegation
Julie candidly shares a pivotal moment in her entrepreneurial journey, reflecting on a period of personal and professional growth. Acknowledging the importance of giving partners and team members space, she shares a transformative experience of making herself redundant to allow others to contribute effectively. This lesson in leadership and delegation became a cornerstone of her approach to building successful teams.
To address challenges and maintain alignment within her business, Julie introduces the Powerball framework. Comprising 16 questions aligned with key growth drivers, the Powerball helps identify areas of deflation or misalignment. By regularly assessing and addressing these issues, entrepreneurs can keep their business "inflated" and resilient, fostering a positive and purpose-driven work environment.
Shifting Focus for a Unified Team
Julie emphasizes the need to celebrate purpose rather than just financial milestones. By aligning the team with a unified cause and measuring success based on purpose-driven metrics, she creates a culture of shared accomplishment. Shifting the focus from record sales to the likelihood of a customer returning in two years was a revolutionary move, uniting the team and fostering excitement.
Julie’s entrepreneurial journey is a testament to the power of resilience, purpose-driven leadership, and the importance of partnerships. Her insights provide valuable lessons for both seasoned entrepreneurs and those just starting their journey. As the entrepreneurial landscape continues to evolve, embracing challenges, fostering meaningful partnerships, and celebrating purpose pave the way for sustained success.
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