Ep. 157 Jules Weldon & Stace Pierce

Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Product development isn’t just hard. It’s heroic.
Bringing OME Gear to life meant navigating intense manufacturing challenges including failed partnerships and Kickstarter fulfillment drama. Physical product founders must prepare for complex high-stakes obstacles.

2️⃣ Women founders thrive with the right community support
BoldSKY Foundation exists because the entrepreneurship space often overlooks women especially in the product space. Jules and Stace prove that strategic founder-led community makes all the difference.

3️⃣ Stress management is personal growth for entrepreneurs
From selling their home to ER visits their journey shows how emotional endurance aligned values and faith fuel personal growth in the chaos of startup life.

Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Hello Chaos
01:37 The Journey of OME Gear
05:19 Challenges in Manufacturing
10:22 The Decision to Sell Their Home
11:35 Life on the Road in an RV
14:27 The Birth of Bold Sky Foundation
19:41 Future Plans for OME Gear and Bold Sky
23:25 Resilience and Lessons Learned
28:40 Debunking Myths of Entrepreneurship
30:10 The Journey of Bold Sky and OME Gear
32:19 Navigating Challenges and Perseverance
35:18 The Impact of Community and Support
37:24 The Importance of Connections in Entrepreneurship
41:22 Managing Stress and Mental Health
45:45 Celebrating Milestones and Future Goals
49:36 Defining Success and Values
54:40 Hiring for Values and Building a Team

🔗 Learn more about Jules & Stace and connect:
Website: https://omegear.com/pages/about-us
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julesweldon/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-m-pierce-98020711/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ome_gear/

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