Unlocking the Power of Belief in a Family Business with Gretchen Doyle
Season 2, Episode 2, May 04, 2023, 11:00 AM
Gretchen Doyle, Owner and President of BakerHopp Insurance Group, shares her inspiring story of taking over a family business that has been running for over a hundred years. She emphasizes the importance of believing in yourself and your vision, and how to reconcile the pressure of taking over a generational business. She also talks about the power of believing in yourself and your team, building relationships, and keeping it simple. Gretchen's journey is a great example of the unique challenges of starting a business and the traits of successful entrepreneurs.
Key Points
Key Points
- Learn from the beautiful foundation that was built prior
- Risk-taking is a key trait of entrepreneurs
- Find meaning in your work
- Avoid comparison and focus on inspiration
- Believe in yourself and your vision
- Keep it simple and focus on your own page
- Educate yourself on your industry
Best Quotes
"Believe is more than a feeling or emotion. Believe is a journey, a process and a requirement."
"It's interesting about the entrepreneurial journey because I would say I didn't become an entrepreneur until I was 30 years old."
"We came up with this idea that really resonated, which is we're here to contribute to the success of others. That is our purpose."
"I don't believe in failing. I do believe in trying."
Entrepreneurial Leap Resources
"Believe is more than a feeling or emotion. Believe is a journey, a process and a requirement."
"It's interesting about the entrepreneurial journey because I would say I didn't become an entrepreneur until I was 30 years old."
"We came up with this idea that really resonated, which is we're here to contribute to the success of others. That is our purpose."
"I don't believe in failing. I do believe in trying."
Entrepreneurial Leap Resources