Sara Russell’s leap from corporate leader to entrepreneur indirectly came about as the result of her divorce. The ending of her marriage took a toll on her and she needed a diversion. Her mother, an RV travel lover invited Sara on one of her RV adventures. Two and half years later, as funds were running low, Sarah realized it was time to put the RV in storage, the wanderlust aside and get back to work.
However, she had experienced freedom on her journey in the RV, and she realized she couldn’t go back to the corporate structure of life. She had a choice to make and she chose to be free.
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Episode 14
Sara Russell
Episode 14
Taking the Leap-Insights on Becoming an Entrepreneur
Intro:
Sage insights on becoming an entrepreneur from Sara Russell, speaker, trainer, facilitator and entrepreneur. Sara, who took the leap from corporate leader to entrepreneur herself provides an authentic representation of that process.
Foundational Message:
“There can be freedom in being your own boss. It can empower and embolden you.”-Sara Russell
Sara Russell’s story, inspiration and advice on taking the leap are all available on this episode of
Getting Simply The Best Results Podcast, with host, Cheryl C. Jones.
Summary
Sara Russell’s leap from corporate leader to entrepreneur, indirectly came about as the result of her divorce. The ending of her marriage took a toll on her and she needed a diversion. Her mother, an RV travel lover invited Sara on one of her RV adventures. Two and half years later, as funds were running low, Sarah realized it was time to put the RV in storage, the wanderlust aside and get back to work.
However, she had experienced freedom on her journey in the RV, and she realized she couldn’t go back to the corporate structure of life. She had a choice to make and she chose to be free.
Influences that helped her succeed as an entrepreneur/leader:
Characteristics that have helped her succeed as an entrepreneur:
First entrepreneurial experience-results
Advice to new entrepreneurs
The Key: “Know yourself and be honest with yourself.” -Sara Russell
Next for Sara Russell
Sara will be busy converting her primarily in-person business, to virtual classes. She will be meeting with potential customers, evaluating and determining what is best for her company and will be ready to shift with the new normal post pandemic.
Additionally, she is posting tips and resources on LinkedIn specific to virtual training and facilitation, as well as ways to run more effective remote meetings.
Connect with Sara Russell
- Web address SaraRussell.com for now, but soon it will be GoBeyondTen.com
- Email Sara@GoBeyondTen.com
- Phone number (512) 687-6234
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