Are you ready to discover how a series of setbacks can lead to an inspiring entrepreneurial journey and community impact? In this episode of the Reforge Your Life Show, join host Joe Rivera as he chats with the remarkable Gina Schaefer—an accomplished author, keynote speaker, and the force behind several successful hardware stores. delves into Gina's unique story of resilience and determination, highlighting how getting laid off three times propelled her to reforge her life by becoming an entrepreneur. Gain insights into how Gina turned challenges into opportunities, such as her experience of opening hardware stores in revitalizing neighborhoods and advocating for women's roles in the industry. Learn how community involvement and a supportive team can lead to business success and personal fulfillment. Gina shares how essential core values and hiring with intention played critical roles in her business growth. Key Highlights: Gina's journey from a non-profit worker to tech industry employee to hardware store entrepreneur. The importance of recognizing community needs and tapping into them as a business opportunity. How Gina overcame the hurdles of being one of the few women in the hardware industry. The role of coaches in successfully expanding her business from one store to multiple locations. Building a diverse team that reflects the community and embodies core values. Transitioning her business to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to give back to her team. Tune in to uncover how Gina's story exemplifies resilience, community building, and the power of redefining success. Be inspired to reforge your own path and make a meaningful impact in your community. TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW 00:00 "Reforge Your Life Show" 06:23 Neighborhood Revival Amidst Decline 09:43 Growing Up in Community Spirit 12:21 Pursuing Cooperative Ownership Path 18:08 Highlighting Women's Roles in Business 21:12 Business Growth and Expansion Success 23:40 Expansion Challenges for Small Business 27:53 Seeking Business Growth and Mentorship 31:09 "Always Grow and Share" 33:33 Hiring the Right Exit Strategy Coach 37:10 Key to Success: Hiring Right 42:47 Selling Business to Diverse Team 46:29 Nonfiction: Memoir & Entrepreneurial Insights 48:27 Filling the Void After Leaving 52:37 Speak, Share, Support 54:12 "Reforge Your Life Podcast"

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