70: From Analysis to Alignment: Helping Founders Thrive with Mary Houle

In this episode I chat with Mary Houle, founder of Belong Consulting, who helps creative-minded business founders understand their operations and finances so they can make confident, data-driven decisions.Mary shares her journey from a career in corporate pricing, operations, and financial analysis to launching her own consulting business in November 2024. Together, Mary and I dive into:The importance of building strong business relationshipsThe emotional transition from corporate life to entrepreneurshipHow to overcome the challenges of being a new business ownerPractical tools like Clickup for project management and time management strategiesThe value of breaking big goals into manageable stepsWhy embracing risk, vulnerability, and lifelong learning is key to successMary emphasizes the role of intentionality in business and encourages founders to focus on understanding their operations as the foundation for growth. Her insights offer both inspiration and practical takeaways for creative entrepreneurs ready to scale with confidence.Connect with Mary Houle  https://www.belongconsultingllc.com/@belongconsultingllcResourcesWebsitehttps://thebusinessmanagementco.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/amy.sussex/Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TheBusinessManagementCoA few of my fav things:(please note these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2271913Dubsado dubsado.com/?c=amybmc Monarch Communityhttps://www.themonarchandco.com/a/2147532567/xoEjY7G2