Jessica Yarmey: Turning Negativity Into Positive Action
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About Jessica Yarmey:
Jessica has spent the last 25 years promoting and protecting global franchise brands such as Gold’s Gym, Club Pilates and Burger King. In 2020, she shifted her focus from driving demand for brands to building brands. She built her first start-up, KickHouse from 0 to 30 locations before exiting to Mayweather Boxing + Fitness in 2022.
Currently, Jessica is launching a brand new fitness concept called FlexSociety as well as a marketing agency called SizzleSociety. The legacy she’s writing is inspiring and encouraging others to pursue their passions and reach their potential through fitness as well as entrepreneurship.
Topics for today’s show:
- Jessica Yarmey's experience in promoting and protecting global franchise brands and building her own fitness startups
- How a layoff from her dream job became a turning point that allowed Jessica to recommit to her passions and find success
- The challenges of entrepreneurship and the importance of being prepared for a long journey filled with hard work and potential failure
- Building trust and collaborating with others, especially when working with remote teams
- The importance of self-awareness, delegating tasks based on skill sets, and providing clear instructions
Key Takeaways:
- Entrepreneurs should be prepared for a long journey filled with challenges, hard work, and potential failure, but by staying committed to their vision, they can overcome obstacles.
- To build trust and collaborate effectively with others, particularly with remote teams, one needs self-awareness, clear communication, and the ability to delegate tasks based on skill sets.
- By focusing on your strengths and delegating tasks to others who can do them better and faster, you can help your business grow and operate at its highest frequency.
- Enduring discomfort, such as during running or cold plunging, can build mental resilience that can be applied to work and life.
“Naysayers motivate me to prove them wrong.“
-Jessica Yarmey
Connect with Jessica Yarmey:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicayarmey/
Website: https://jessicayarmey.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicayarmey/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessica.yarmey
Twitter: https://x.com/JessicaYarmey
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