“The common thread between clients is that they are all sick and tired of being tired,” Says Renee Hastings

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300.Episode 97:Guest Name:  Renee HastingsGuest Business:  Executive Help Now Summary StyleEPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we sit down with Renee Hastings, President and CEO of Executive Help Now, a virtual assistance service agency. Renee shares her fascinating journey, beginning with her childhood in an Amish community where her family was the only Black household. Growing up in this unique environment instilled in her a strong sense of integrity and the drive to surpass expectations. Frequent travel during her youth broadened her perspective, exposing her to diverse cultures and sparking a passion for business.Renee's entrepreneurial spirit was ignited during a summer job organizing books for a Black-owned business, where she witnessed the possibilities of Black business ownership. This early experience laid the foundation for her entrepreneurial journey, which began in 1996. Despite challenges, Renee earned a degree in Business Management, became a Dale Carnegie Leadership Training Coach, and appeared on NBC’s KCRA News 3, where she discussed the impact of the pandemic on business owners and the importance of virtual assistance.Renee emphasizes the power of delegation in entrepreneurship, recounting the pivotal moment she decided to hire her first virtual assistant and the faith it required. Now, with over 15 years of administrative and business experience, Renee leads a team that empowers busy executives to reclaim their time. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to achieve better work-life balance, gain more free time, and grow your business, this episode is for you!IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…What was Renee like as a child What was it like growing up in the Amish community?Why a business owner may need an Executive Assistant.BBM Brag Moment Why do Black Businesses matter?What brings Renee joy?Stream and download the Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify!Connect with Executive Help Now:Connect with her via Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/executive-help-now/Connect with her via Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/executivehelpnow/Connect with her via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExecutiveHelpNowConnect with Renee HastingsConnect with her via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReneeHastingsConnect with her via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renee-speaks/id171062267Support the showTo connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agencyBe sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter