Meghann Conter's Entrepreneurial Journey

The Cookbook Podcast

Meghann Conter, CEO of The Dames, highlights the significance of personal growth alongside professional development.She transitioned from social media management to branding and marketing strategy during a challenging job market in 2009. Recognizing the lack of diverse networking opportunities for women entrepreneurs, Meghann founded Denver Dames in 2015, prioritizing authentic connections and inspiration.

The Dames aims to empower women-owned businesses, as statistics show only a small percentage reach seven figures in revenue.

Meghann experienced a spiritual breakthrough in 2017, leading to the rebranding of The Dames and the expansion of chapters beyond Colorado.

The online platform created in 2017 proved crucial during the pandemic, enabling The Dames to thrive and triple in size in 2020 and 2021.

Key Factors for Business Success

• Megan's intuitive approach to business, guided by spirituality and the needs of her community, has been instrumental in The Dames' success.
• Personal growth, self-awareness, and tapping into intuition are highlighted as key factors in achieving business success.
• Authenticity is crucial in business, and entrepreneurs should show up as their true selves to attract the right clients and build meaningful connections.
• Intuition plays a vital role in decision-making, and entrepreneurs should trust their gut feeling when choosing a business model or making important decisions.

• Starting a business requires a lot of learning and personal growth, and entrepreneurs should be prepared to face challenges and overcome obstacles along the way.
• Education is a key component of business growth, and entrepreneurs should invest in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed.

Meghann 

• advocates for transparency and vulnerability as essential qualities for effective female leadership, sharing personal experiences to illustrate this point.

• Wants you to challenge the perfectionist mindset and embrace authenticity, acknowledging that setbacks and challenges are a natural part of entrepreneurship.

• Talks about taking responsibility and not relying solely on external strategies or tactics without addressing underlying personal challenges.

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