Date: August 14, 2024
Podcast Title: Wide Open – A Business & Marketing Podcast for Photographers & Creatives
Episode 06: How to Grow a Business from Ground Zero with Kelly Northlee

Episode 06 Description: How to Grow a Business from Ground Zero

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Kelly Northlee, a real estate broker, marketing agency CEO, and host of the Fondy Famous Podcast. When Kelly moved back home to Wisconsin after spending six years in Mississippi, she realized she would need to remember how to grow a business from the ground up. Instead of giving in to the challenges, Kelly embraced them, growing her business at an astonishing pace and building a thriving community of local business owners.

Join us as we discuss Kelly’s experiences in moving her businesses cross-country with authenticity and grace. We’ll explore how she successfully transitioned her marketing agency, the reasons behind her venture into real estate, and the founding of Fondy Famous. Kelly shares valuable insights on preparing for a big move, overcoming unexpected hurdles, and the importance of community support.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • How Kelly maintained her marketing agency, Not Your Average Marketing Agency, after the move.
  • The motivations behind Kelly’s entry into real estate and its impact on her business.
  • Strategies and preparations Kelly made to move her family and business cross-country.
  • Unexpected challenges she faced and how she overcame them.
  • The inception and mission of Fondy Famous, and Kelly’s dedication to supporting local businesses.
  • Reflections on roadblocks faced two years post-move and advice for other business owners considering a similar transition.

Kelly’s story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the power of community. Tune in for an inspiring conversation full of practical tips and heartfelt moments.

Timestamps for Episode 06 || How to Grow a Business from Ground Zero with Kelly Northlee

00:00 … Introduction
04:10 … Building & Moving the Marketing Agency
05:34 … Challenges & Strategies in Moving the Real Estate Business
07:27 … How Long Does It Take to Grow a Business?
10:25 … Preparing to Move Across the Country
14:00 … Being a Disruptor & Facing Negativity Online
21:17 … Using Your Business to Grow Together
24:12 … Biggest Roadblocks 2 Years Later
25:33 … Advice, Regrets, and Hopes for the Future
28:21 … Tips for Growing a Business from Ground Zero

About Kelly Northlee

When most people move across the country, they search for a new job. If you own your own business, it’s not quite that easy. Kelly Northlee is a real estate broker, marketing agency CEO, and host of the Fondy Famous Podcast. When she moved back home to Wisconsin after 6 years in Mississippi, she knew she wanted to keep doing what she was doing. Instead of shutting down, Kelly doubled down, re-growing her business at lightning speed while building a community of local business owners around her.

FIND KELLY ONLINE:
The Fondy Famous Podcast
@fondyfamous
Instagram || Facebook || YouTube
Not Your Average Marketing Agency
@kellynorthlee

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