Ep. 17 From Corporate Training to Stained Glass: Jill Huentelman's Inspirational Journey

Liz and Sarah have a great conversation with a guest who straddles the coaching and creative world in an incredibly beautiful way.  Join us in this captivating episode as Jill Huentelman of Huentelglas shares how she transitioned from building a successful corporate training company to embracing her passion for stained glass art. Discover her insights on building beauty, community, and belief while growing a thriving creative business.In this episode:Jill's early career in corporate training and the successful sale of Lernia Training SolutionsHer pivot into stained glass art after 20 years, reigniting her passionBuilding a studio dedicated to craft, community, and connectionThe importance of listening to your audience and clients to guide product offeringsHer "three promises": building beauty, business, and beliefStrategies for intentional growth, experimenting with small launches, and pricingHow she manages multiple passions without burnout through time blocking and partnershipsThe emotional journey of closing her previous business and trusting the processPractical steps for entrepreneurs considering a career pivot or adding creative pursuitsTimestamps:(00:00) - Introduction & Jill's background in corporate training(02:07) - Transition from corporate to creative entrepreneurship(04:16) - Building her stained glass studio & community(09:56) - How her business model evolved over time(15:41) - The significance of her "three promises"(20:21) - Listening to clients and creating meaningful connections(24:33) - Transitioning from a successful business and the emotional process(29:32) - The power of incremental pricing & testing products(36:39) - The importance of partnerships & automating systems(43:50) - Advice for entrepreneurs balancing multiple passionsResources & Links:Huentelglas WebsiteThe Lean Startup by Eric RiesUpwork (for hiring digital partners)The Lean Start Up, Eric RiesConnect with Jill Huentelman:Instagram - HuentelglasFacebook - HuentelglasNewtown Square, PennsylvaniaWant to learn more about what working with Liz looks like?  Head to Your Business Matters to schedule a Discovery call with her