In this episode, Melissa Fradenburg, Financial Advisor, RJFS, and Chris Cooper, owner of Zeppelin Cleaning Services, discuss what it takes to be a business owner. Chris started his commercial cleaning business 13 years ago, out of the trunk of his car, and now it is the fastest-growing commercial cleaning company in Southeast Michigan. He shares his thoughts on getting a business off the ground and highlights qualities that help a business owner to be successful.
We will discuss:
- Why company culture is so important.
- Why 80% of businesses fail in the first year.
- No matter what business you plan to start, it is about people.
- How to get people on board with your vision.
- Why now is a great time to start a business.
Resources:
- Order a copy of E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It, by Michael E. Gerber.
- Find out more about Zeppelin Cleaning Services HERE.
- Connect with Chris Cooper on LinkedIn.
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Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® is President and Wealth Advisor at Pearl Planning. Reach out for a call today at 734.274.6744.