Jennifer Yeh, cofounder of Shoott.com, who grew her startup from $800k to $10.2 Million, as a Single Mother
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Episode Description
Meet Jennifer Yeh, co-founder of Shoott.com, who grew her startup from $800k to $10.2 Million in revenue in 7 years, all while raising her children as as a single mother. Learn about hacks on starting and succeeding in business even as a single mother.
Key Takeaways:
- Jennifer grew her startup Shoott.com from $800k to $10.2M in revenue over 7 years
- She overcame cultural expectations, divorce, and single motherhood to build a successful career
- Shoot.com offers affordable, accessible professional photography through an innovative business model
- Jennifer's journey demonstrates the importance of resilience, adaptability, and continuous learning in entrepreneurship
Business Insights and Advice
- Do thorough market research before starting a business
- Don't take challenges personally - view them as problems to solve
- Know your strengths and weaknesses - outsource or find partners to complement your skills
- Be willing to pivot and adapt your business model based on customer needs
- Having a co-founder provides crucial support and different perspectives
Personal Growth and Lessons
- Therapy, especially EMDR, helped process childhood trauma and build confidence
- Learned to set boundaries and prioritize her own needs
- Realized the importance of physical activity for mental wellbeing
- Developed resilience through facing and overcoming multiple challenges
How to get in touch with Jennifer Yeh:
https://www.instagram.com/shoottphotos/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@shoottphotos
https://www.facebook.com/shoottphotos
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