27. Business is Personal: The truth behind building businesses with Kimberley Hiebert

 In this episode, Amy chats with  Kimberley Hiebert, an author, serial entrepreneur, and podcast co-host of not one but two shows. Kimberley's journey from high school dropout and foster kid to a successful family businesses is nothing short of remarkable. She shares her experiences of running family businesses, things for new entrepreneurs to consider and her latest franchise business. Key Discussion Points:Challenges of Running a Family Business: She shares openly about  the unique challenges faced when managing a family-run business and shares how she and her husband stay in their zones of genius when it comes to operating their business. Misconceptions of Entrepreneurship: Kimberley addresses the common misconception that success means you can stop working, emphasizing the ongoing need for lead generation and staying top of mind with consumers. Building Multiple Businesses: Learn how Kimberley and her husband have built four businesses, including the successful franchise, Door Gurus, which is now selling across Canada.Legacy and Intentionality: She talks about the importance of building a legacy business and being intentional with hiring and developing a strong business culture.Writing and Sharing Knowledge: Kimberley and her husband have co-authored a book, "Award Family Dinners," which is a guide to building better family businesses.Key Takeaways for New Entrepreneurs:Plan and Patience: Understand that everything takes longer than expected. Building relationships online and in-person requires time for people to know, like, and trust you.Managing Expectations: Lean into your journey and manage your expectations realistically.This episode is packed with so much wisdom and inspiration from Kimberley! Show NotesConnect with Kimberley  https://www.instagram.com/kimberley.hiebert/https://www.instagram.com/doorgurus.ca/https://www.mr-mrs-ceo.com/Connect with Amyhttps://www.instagram.com/amy.sussex/https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessmanagementco/https://thebusinessmanagementco.com/Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe to Your Are Your Business Podcast  for more insightful conversations. Be sure to leave us a review and share your thoughts!