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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Employee to Boss podcast, I sit down with Ellie Hugdahl, Owner of Unity Coffee Company and Online coach for business owners wanting to improve their marketing, mindset & money. Ellie is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who owns two thriving coffee stands in the Pacific Northwest and has built a strong presence on TikTok, where she shares invaluable business coaching tips for entrepreneurs.
In this episode:
Ellie's Journey: Ellie shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting with her early passion for business, her experience working at a coffee stand at 15, and how she ended up buying that same stand years later.
The Power of Systems: how she’s been able to step away from the day-to-day operations of her coffee stands by setting up strong systems and a reliable team.
The importance of learning through experience, surrounding yourself with the right people, and being willing to take action even when you don’t have all the answers.
TikTok Success: how she built a large following on TikTok by consistently posting valuable content for new entrepreneurs, and how her dedication to providing actionable advice has paid off.
Balancing Multiple Passions: How she manages to juggle multiple business ventures by setting specific goals and staying focused on one project at a time until it’s self-sustaining.
Action Steps:
Set Specific Goals - Set 3 goals for the next quarter!
Get in the Right Rooms and surround yourself with the right people.
Take Action: Stop learning and start doing.
Resources Mentioned:
The Ed Mylett Show: https://www.edmylett.com/podcast
Shopify: https://www.shopify.com
Listen to my episode on Staying Inspired and Productive When No One Is Watching: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/employee-to-boss-entrepreneurship-side-hustles-and/id1598027167?i=1000658818129
Connect with Ellie:
Instagram: Instagram.com/Ellie.hugdahl
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellie.hugdahl?_t=8mJsAFRx6ZK&_r=1
Unity Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/unitycoffee/
Important Links: https://stan.store/EllieHugdahl
Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:
Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProduction
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espressopodproduction
Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com
Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/
Join the Conversation: What did you think of this episode? Share your thoughts and key takeaways with me on social media using the hashtag #EmployeeToBoss. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your network.
In this episode:
Ellie's Journey: Ellie shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting with her early passion for business, her experience working at a coffee stand at 15, and how she ended up buying that same stand years later.
The Power of Systems: how she’s been able to step away from the day-to-day operations of her coffee stands by setting up strong systems and a reliable team.
The importance of learning through experience, surrounding yourself with the right people, and being willing to take action even when you don’t have all the answers.
TikTok Success: how she built a large following on TikTok by consistently posting valuable content for new entrepreneurs, and how her dedication to providing actionable advice has paid off.
Balancing Multiple Passions: How she manages to juggle multiple business ventures by setting specific goals and staying focused on one project at a time until it’s self-sustaining.
Action Steps:
Set Specific Goals - Set 3 goals for the next quarter!
Get in the Right Rooms and surround yourself with the right people.
Take Action: Stop learning and start doing.
Resources Mentioned:
The Ed Mylett Show: https://www.edmylett.com/podcast
Shopify: https://www.shopify.com
Listen to my episode on Staying Inspired and Productive When No One Is Watching: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/employee-to-boss-entrepreneurship-side-hustles-and/id1598027167?i=1000658818129
Connect with Ellie:
Instagram: Instagram.com/Ellie.hugdahl
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellie.hugdahl?_t=8mJsAFRx6ZK&_r=1
Unity Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/unitycoffee/
Important Links: https://stan.store/EllieHugdahl
Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:
Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProduction
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espressopodproduction
Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com
Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/
Join the Conversation: What did you think of this episode? Share your thoughts and key takeaways with me on social media using the hashtag #EmployeeToBoss. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your network.
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