017 | Scott Kucirek Explains the Importance of Striving for a Positive Mindset On this week’s episode, we have one of the founders of the yummy candy line, OCHO candy, Scott Kucirek. He currently runs the day-to-day operations of the company, overseeing manufacturing, sales, business planning, finance and marketing. I really love this candy! I’m borderline obsessed! Scott shares with us the many ups and downs he experienced in his life, all while keeping a positive mindset. Scott was in the Navy, but he decided it was time to resign his position and apply to the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. Initially, he was not accepted, which threw him for a loop because his entire plan (at the time) had been surrounding going to business school. Scott would not let that stop him!. He started networking with anyone and everyone who would listen, about how he didn’t get in. This networking led to some pretty amazing things for Scott, and he shares them all in this week’s episode right here! Scott shares how taking action, focusing on the positive and doubling down on your efforts when you really want something, will make ALL the difference in how successful your business is. Enjoy, thank you for listening and tuning into Success Unfiltered! To share your thoughts: Leave a comment in the section below. Ask a question over at www.ThePitchQueen.com Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn To help the show out: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks goes out to Scott Kucirek for taking the time to chat with Michelle. Be sure to join us next week for our next new episode! Need more help with mindset? Download my free mindset hack guide to help you get out of your own way, build your confidence, and believe in yourself HERE. Here are a few key secrets we talked about in this episode: Michelle introduces Scott Kucirek. Scott shares his story of being in the Navy and choosing to leave to attend business school. Scott tells Michelle how important he believes having a plan B is. Scott’s most devastating NO came when he was trying to introduce new technology into a very archaic system for realtors. There were a lot of ups and downs when launching this new technology, but Scott worked hard to make it work for everyone. You’ve got to push the dark side away, and go after that sliver of hope. When Scott started OCHO Candy Line, he and his partners struggled to start manufacturing the candy bars. Scott did whatever he could to get OCHO up and running. In the beginning it was hard to get everything running successfully, but now OCHO has a state of the art facility. “Just keep showing up with a positive attitude.” Scott believes that you need to follow the plan you set out, set aside some money, change your lifestyle. You will never regret taking a chance on yourself. Even if it doesn't work out. Take action now! Even if you fail you will learn something. Scott believes that it’s not about the money, it’s about the people. They will only take on investors who align with their mission. Never make sacrifices on your key principle for your company. Scott shares what he’d tell his younger self. Connect with Scott: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Scott’s Website Get my guide that will save YOU millions of dollars and countless mistakes! I made this for you with 10 secrets I wish I’d learned when I first started my businesses. Music produced by Deejay-O: www.iamdeejayo.com

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