April highlights the challenges of staying disciplined in today's fast-paced, distraction-filled world. She shares her experience of working in different roles and industries, emphasizing the importance of applying core skills to any job or industry for success.
About the guest:
April Moss is the co-founder and COO of Digi Build, a software company specializing in procurement processing for construction projects. With a background of 21 years at Procter And Gamble, where she held various positions, April's last role was overseeing the North America operations for the company's second largest customer team. She then ventured into building Starbucks' inaugural retail organization, where she served as the leader. Afterward, April joined a prominent brokerage, collaborating with leading consumer packaged goods companies globally. Combining her extensive corporate expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, she utilized her experience to contribute to the success of a startup like Digi Build.
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Website: https://digibuild.com/
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(0:00) Introduction to the podcast and guest April Moss
(2:08) Transition from corporate to entrepreneurship
(4:33) Starting a business: challenges and skills required
(7:17) Business incubators: April's experiences
(12:19) Building relationships in business: active listening and understanding what matters
(14:38) The role of education and 'thinking time' in business success
(18:09) Balancing business and personal life: the importance of self-awareness
(23:38) Emotional intelligence in entrepreneurship
(26:33) Understanding outsourcing and hiring in business
(31:30) Closing thoughts, key takeaways, and sponsor messages