Jess Stewart was raised on a cattle ranch in the Sierra Nevada mountains and trained as a teacher before setting up a medical billing business from the mobile home she shared with her husband and two young children. Over the next 15 years, Jess’s company grew exponentially, and, at the time of its sale, it had offices in California and Colorado and an international division with almost 150 employees. Today, Jess lives in Fort Worth, Texas, where she works as a business guide and uses her experience of running and scaling a business to help leadership teams put their plans into action and achieve their goals.  In this episode, you’ll hear from Jess Stewart on:(00:19:28) True grit. Jess reflects on the lessons she learned from her father, an A-6 pilot in the Marine Corps, who taught her that failure was not an option and gave her the drive, determination, and courage to succeed.(00:23:25) Building healthy teams. When it comes to teams, Jess believes that the right people for the job are not necessarily the most qualified but rather those who possess the ability to work as part of a cohesive team and solve problems that translate into results.(00:37:55) Creating a 3-year plan. She sets out her strategy for working with businesses and describes how she helps leadership teams define their vision, set goals, and celebrate their successes.(00:43:21) Gaining a clear perspective. We share our stories of recovering our focus during periods of confusion and uncertainty. Plus, Jess emphasizes her commitment to not simply getting the job done but getting it done right!(00:58:51) Daily gratitude. Jess describes how her gratitude practice changed her life and shares the journaling exercise, which helped her become more present and appreciative of her relationships with her family and friends.

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