Entrepreneurship on Your Terms with Chelsea Husum

Send us Fan MailNever Been Promoted Podcast with Chelsea HusumChelsea Husum, a former Spanish teacher turned award-winning entrepreneur and author, joins the podcast to share her journey from education to the construction industry. Chelsea discusses the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and how she built a thriving business on her own terms.About Chelsea Husum:Chelsea Husum is the founder of American GPR and Coring, a commercial construction company specializing in ground-penetrating radar and core drilling. She is also the author of Real Vibes Only: Unapologetic Confessions of a Hot Mess Mompreneur, a book filled with stories about entrepreneurship, motherhood, and resilience. Chelsea is an advocate for authenticity, sharing her raw experiences to inspire others.In this episode, Thomas and Chelsea discuss:Entrepreneurship on Your Own TermsChelsea shares how she created a unique company culture, including paying employees for 40-hour work weeks regardless of workload. Her approach focuses on trust, respect, and ensuring her team feels valued.From Teacher to EntrepreneurChelsea reflects on her transition from teaching to running a construction company, explaining how her lack of formal business training forced her to learn on the job. Her story is a testament to perseverance and adaptability.Writing as a Means of ConnectionChelsea talks about her book, Real Vibes Only, and the importance of sharing authentic stories. She opens up about the power of vulnerability in connecting with readers and building a personal brand.Key Takeaways:Define Success on Your Own TermsBuilding a business doesn’t have to follow conventional rules. Chelsea shares how prioritizing her team’s well-being and flexibility has created a thriving work environment. Creating a Life by DesignChelsea emphasizes the importance of building a business that aligns with personal values and lifestyle goals. She encourages entrepreneurs to set clear priorities and design their work around what truly matters.Resilience Through ChallengesFrom overcoming early struggles to managing rapid growth, Chelsea highlights how resilience and adaptability are key to entrepreneurial success."People need to hear the real stories—the struggles, the mistakes, the triumphs. That’s where the magic happens." — Chelsea Husum CONNECT WITH CHELSEA HUSUM:Website: https://www.chelseahusum.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-husum/Book: Real Vibes Only: Unapologetic Confessions of a Hot Mess MompreneurCONNECT WITH THOMAS:X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/thelfrich | https://twitter.com/nevbeenpromoted Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hovienko | https://www.facebook.com/neverbeenpromotedWebsite: https://www.neverbeenpromoted.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverbeenpromoted/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@neverbeenpromotedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich/Email: [email protected] the showhttps://www.youtube.com/@cutthetie