Beyond the Balance Sheet: Janine Akers on Grit, Growth & Gut Checks

Janine Akers, founder of Crackerology, discusses the non-linear path to entrepreneurial success. From her start in sales and a shocking career pivot to Mary Kay, she reveals the raw grit required to build and scale a business. Janine shares lessons on overcoming fear, trusting your instincts, and why a supportive spouse is crucial when you feel like you've made a big mistake.   About the Business Growth Journey Podcast: The Business Growth Journey Podcast, where entrepreneurial leaders, owner-operators, and subject matter experts share their stories of success and resilience. Hosted by Nick Termini, this podcast features inspiring conversations with business leaders who have faced challenges, navigated obstacles, and triumphed in the world of business. Through real-life experiences and hard-earned lessons, learn how these individuals pushed through tough times, found innovative solutions, and built thriving businesses. Tune in to gain valuable insights applicable to your own journey and learn from those who’ve paved the way. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it. But here, hear what it truly takes to grow and succeed. #Resilience #EntrepreneurMindset #GutChecks #StartupLife #BusinessLessons #PodcastForEntrepreneurs #JanineAkers