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How I Built a 7-Figure Business While Working a Corporate Job | Kelly Roach | E42
About this episode
Kelly Roach built a seven-figure side hustle before leaving her corporate role. How did she do it despite an intense workload and failed product launches? Strategic planning, smart time management, and an unyielding drive fueled by a childhood embarrassment on the free lunch line. In this episode, Kelly shares her inspiring journey, emphasizing the importance of patience, persistence, and the willingness to take imperfect action.
Kelly Roach is a business coach, CEO, podcast host, and bestselling author. Before launching her multimillion-dollar business, she worked at a Fortune 500 company, rising to become its youngest VP.
In this episode, Ilana and Kelly will discuss:
- The defining moment that fueled her ambition
- Juggling multiple jobs in college
- Her transition from NFL cheerleader to corporate leader
- Why entrepreneurs must embrace imperfect action
- The importance of mental toughness
- Her transition from corporate to entrepreneurship
- Staying motivated through failures
- The importance of investing in coaching
- Effective time management for side hustlers
- Financial strategies for entrepreneurs
- And other topics…
Kelly Roach is a business coach, CEO, podcast host, and bestselling author of Conviction Marketing and The Live Launch Method. She rose from an entry-level sales position at a Fortune 500 company to become its youngest VP. While working full-time, she started her multimillion-dollar company, Kelly Roach Coaching. Kelly is also the creator of the Live Launch Method, a simple launch strategy that leverages timeless business principles to help entrepreneurs consistently generate six-figure results. She is regularly sought after as a coaching expert by several news outlets.
Connect with Kelly:
Kelly’s Website: https://kellyroachcoaching.com/
Kelly’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kellyroachinternational/
Resources Mentioned:
Kelly’s Podcast, The Kelly Roach Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kelly-roach-show/id
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