It's about the Company and Community You Keep

Host: Nickie Gibson
Guest: Debra Tay, Co-Founder of Cycling Bears

Summary

Debra Tay, founder of Cycling Bears, shares her entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of her business. She discusses the design and curation of wellness spaces, the market she caters to, and the unique features of her products. Deborah talks about the challenges she faced in logistics and digital marketing, and the importance of outsourcing tasks that are not enjoyable or efficient. She emphasizes the need for a supportive community and the value of mentoring. Deborah's passion for health and wellness drives her success and motivates her to continue learning and growing.

Keywords

entrepreneurial journey, wellness spaces, market, products, challenges, logistics, digital marketing, outsourcing, community, mentoring, health, wellness

Takeaways

• Identify problems or gaps in the market and create solutions to address them.
• Outsource tasks that you don't enjoy or are not efficient at.
• Build a supportive community and surround yourself with intelligent and challenging individuals.
• Continuously learn and stay updated on industry trends and techniques.
• Passion for health and wellness can drive success and personal growth.

Titles

• Overcoming Challenges in Logistics and Digital Marketing
• Designing Wellness Spaces: The Vision Behind Cycling Bears

Sound Bites

• "Every business that I've started has always been to address either a problem that I saw, a gap that I had in my life."
• "Surround yourself with really, really intelligent people, people who can push you, who compliment you as well, and who are not afraid to challenge you or     tell you when you're wrong."
• "It takes a village to raise a child. So building that community is really,     really key or being part of a community."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Deborah's Career Journey

02:40 Introduction to Cycling Bears and Target Market

08:07 Identifying Problems and Collaborating with Brands

12:11 Expanding into High-End Hotels and Fitting Out

14:19 Building Relationships and Generating Brand Awareness

17:36 Evolving Business Strategy and Outsourcing

19:37 Lessons Learned and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

23:33 Logistics Challenges and Learning Along the Way

25:20 Balancing Corporate Career and Entrepreneurship

28:17 The Excitement of Learning and Mentoring

31:49 Advice for Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs

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Where to Listen:
https://chiefmetachicks.com/podcasts
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/chief-meta-chicks-podcast/id1701923509
Spotify Podcasts : https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZhbiXGvgHLUk0zgZGKoZC

Follow Cycling Bears:
Website: www.cyclingbears.com
Instagram: @cyclingbears

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