S02 #15 - From corporate to entrepreneur, with Sarah Petty

Sarah Petty is the Founder and Director of Olive Business Partners.With a wealth of experience as a CFO and a qualified CPA, Sarah is passionate about working with business owners and leaders who are energised by what they do and are driven by purpose.Throughout her career, Sarah has overseen the financial management of businesses across all growth stages, ranging from small startups to industry leaders. She also contributes her expertise on several boards.Her career journey has spanned across industries, including retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, design, education and the arts.Sarah is also a regular panelist, presenter and keynote speaker for industry events and has been a long-term volunteer with children's charities, where she is committed to driving positive change.This interview covers a number of great topics, including:Why understanding your value proposition can be game-changing for business owners.The power of networking and community support, particularly for female entrepreneurs.Continuous learning in sales and “ditching the script” in becoming more adaptable, andAccelerating growth and maintaining motivation through confidence and coaching.You can find out more on the Olive Business Partners website and their Instagram page, or you can connect with Sarah via LinkedIn.A SPECIAL NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR, NAB BUSINESS:The Founder journey can be a wild ride.From cash flow ups and downs, to out of control growth, to chasing payments, to recruiting staff. Behind every wild day in business are a million decisions to make.That’s why NAB Business Experts are equipped with the expertise and the skills to support you in making them.With a wealth of expertise and resources, they can help you wrangle what you need, when you need it. So whether you’ve got a wild business idea, or just need a sounding board – they're there for you. Because when it comes to business, this isn’t their first rodeo. Or their fiftieth. So when business decisions get wild, wrangle them with a NAB Business Expert. NAB, more than money.See nab.com.au for more information.FOLLOW CHIEF META CHICKS📈 If you’d like to get your wings on, then join at chiefmetachicks.com🎓 Apply for our Pitch & Grow Coaching program with our leaders: [email protected]🏢 Follow Chief Meta Chicks on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook🎵 Subscribe to The Chief Meta Chicks podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.