“I took a $15 receptionist job, and ended up the CEO.”
Melissa Glick’s story flips the founder script. In this episode, she shares how one unexpected move sparked a bold journey of business success, personal growth, and life-saving decisions. From scaling a company to taking control of her health, Melissa shows that trusting yourself is the boldest move of all.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or afraid to pivot—this is your reminder: the power to rewrite your story starts with one bold step.
Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments
- Melissa’s surprising pivot from a high-powered sales career to a $15/hour receptionist role
- The unplanned journey from supporting her brother’s startup to becoming CEO
- How the BRCA gene discovery led to a bold health decision that saved her life
- Why not all bold moves feel bold in the moment—and why that matters
- The power of being an integrator vs. a visionary in business
- Audacity as a mindset: what it means to trust yourself deeply
- Melissa’s holistic approach to business growth through sales and systems
- How to turn social platforms like LinkedIn into scalable sales machines
Words of Wisdom: Standout Quotes from This Episode
- “You owned your decisions, embraced them, and took bold, audacious action, that’s power right there.” - Courtney Turich
- “There is so much power in being in the driver’s seat of your own life.” - Courtney Turich
- “We all have bold moves in our story, we just have to sit down and reflect on them.” - Courtney Turich
- “You don’t need a perfect plan, you just need to start taking steps.” - Courtney Turich
- “Everybody has it in them to be audacious. You just have to trust yourself enough to do it.” - Courtney Turich
- “I didn’t even know I was making a bold move until way later.” - Melissa Glick
- “I had the audacity to trust myself when no one else understood my choice.” - Melissa Glick
- “Bold doesn’t have to be big, sometimes it’s the tiny moves that change everything.” - Melissa Glick
- “I kept waiting to be picked. Then I realized, I had to pick me.” - Melissa Glick
- “I don’t think it’s bravery, it’s about making choices that put me in control of my life.” - Melissa Glick
About Melissa
Melissa Glick is the founder of Peak CEO and a business growth strategist who helps solopreneurs and small business owners scale with smarter systems, not more hustle. She simplifies growth by breaking business systems into four core areas: sales, marketing, finance, and operations. Through tools, templates, and hands-on training, Melissa helps clients remove bottlenecks and grow with clarity. If LinkedIn feels like a black hole, Melissa teaches you how to turn it into a lead-generating machine, without the awkwardness or guesswork. For Melissa, systems aren’t about restriction, they’re about freedom. Freedom to grow, connect, and close with confidence.
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