Episode 10 Employee Recruitment & Retention Boundary Setting Manifestation And Growth Mindset

Her First Million

In this inspiring conversation, Billie Spark takes the HER FIRST MILLION YouTube with a message of hope and determination.

Billie owns four successful businesses, some in male-dominated spaces, and balances home life as a mother and caregiver to her father-in-law.

The interview spans from employee recruitment and retention to growth mindset, manifestation, and setting boundaries.

What We Talked About:

Billie’s Journey to Entrepreneurship:

• Starting out in the corporate world in mining, shipping, and construction.
• How a life-changing road trip through 18 states in the U.S. inspired her to leave the corporate world and start her own businesses.
• The birth of multiple ventures, from a cleaning and yard maintenance company to a marketing agency.

Quote: "During my trip to the U.S., I saw a lack of hope in the small business community, and that’s when I realized I could do something to change that."

The Heart of Her Businesses:

• Customer service is king—how Billie ensures that all her businesses are centered around serving clients well.
• Creating work environments that support women and moms, leading to better staff retention and a happier team.

Quote: "Without my staff, I don't have any businesses. It all comes down to making sure our customer service is top-notch."

Facing Gender Challenges Head-On:

• Billie’s experience as often being the only woman in the room and how she dealt with it.
• Initially choosing to work mostly with women to avoid gender bias and foster a growth mindset.

Quote: "If someone dismissed my ideas just because I was a woman, I knew they weren’t the right people to work with."

Mindset Matters:

• Moving past the fear of rejection and even the fear of success.
• How maintaining and evolving a growth mindset has been key to Billie’s business journey.

Quote: "Success is like chipping away at a rock—you never know how close you are to the diamond until you keep going."

Balancing Work and Life:

• How Billie juggles running multiple businesses, homeschooling her daughter, and caring for her father-in-law.
• The importance of setting boundaries, like turning off notifications after work hours, to protect personal time.

Quote: "Work is my hobby, so I never feel like I’m working, but I make sure to set boundaries to avoid burnout."

Billie’s Best Business Advice:

• Focus on what you can control and don’t waste energy on what you can’t.
• Know your numbers—understanding your finances is crucial for making your business profitable.

Quote: "Spending time worrying about things you can’t control only leads to stress and burnout."

Billie recommends these resources to viewers on their way to their first million:

Facebook Group: Tradie Wives - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TradieWives/

Facebook Group: Likeminded Business Bitches Drinking Wine - https://www.facebook.com/groups/LMBDW/

And the book, Surrounded By Idiots - https://a.co/d/e4YE3no

Lastly, I mentioned a free resource workshop called HER FIRST MILLION 5-Day Focus. In just 60 minutes a day for five days, you'll walk away with a framework to hit 7-figures consistently.

The promise I make to every person who applies themselves is that they will not only leave the week feeling inspired and supported but also set up to take massive action in their business that will be felt for months if not years to come.

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