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Episode 12 - BBQ, Business, and Motherhood with Phyllis Williams-Strawder

Contenders Wanted

English - November 30, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 53 ratings
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Show Notes

Have you ever thought about starting a business but you weren’t sure if your passion project was just a hobby or could become a full fledged business? Well our guest today is Phyllis Williams-Strawder or Mrs. Big Mista as she is known in the BBQ community. Phyllis is the Queen of late bloomers. She received her first college degree when she was 38 years old. She birthed her one and only child at 42 after two miscarriages and six months later purchased her first home. Next in her series of first was starting a legit business at 43 and quitting her good government job at 45. She opened her first restaurant at 50 and her second at 51. At 52 she took her first international trip (London & France) and published her first book at 53. As if that wasn’t enough, she chucked the restaurants (with the support of her husband) to follow her passion of helping entrepreneurs young and old start businesses. As a certified business coach and brand strategist she is on a mission to help small businesses build big brands and conquer more first. She is the author of 7 books and a proud homeschooling mom. On the show today we discuss:

Who is Phyllis (3:15)What is Big Mista’s BBQ (4:32)What it is like on a reality TV show (7:06)Lessons from the food/restaurant business (11:00)If she was scared to start their business (23:35)Phyllis’ million dollar mistake (28:23)Leaving her 9-5 job and overcoming fear (33:41)Patience’s role in success (38:44)Being a working mom (43:24)Momshaming advice (52:18)What does it mean to be a contender (56:37)


Resources:

How to learn more about Phyllis and what she does:

Phyllis' Email: [email protected]' Phone: 562-356-8111Phyllis' TwitterPhyllis' LinkedIn ProfilePhyllis' Websites:Business Coaching BusinessEspresso Mischief DesignsPhyllis' Books:Target the Right MarketDevelop Your Authentic BrandGodly Entrepreneur Strategic PlannerThat Damn Girl StuffFar from the TreeFinding Life BalanceMorgan Mischief

Additional Books, Individuals, or Items Discuss in the show:

Alton BrownBig Mista's BBQThe Great Food Truck Race EpisodeProfit FirstJonathan Gold's List


Contact Me:

As always, feel free to reach out to me by emailing me at [email protected] for suggestions of ways to improve the show, to let me know how the show is helping you, or to even suggest a future guest.

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