Ep 12: Compassionately Assertive: Standing Out in a Commoditized Market

Episode Summary: Susan Duke’s entrepreneurial journey began in her mother's retail business, planting the seeds of her desire to own a business. Despite initially majoring in business administration, she found her true passion in English and history, eventually leading her to pursue a law degree. Her early legal career was fraught with challenges and a lack of mentorship, but she took a leap of faith to start her own law practice, which quickly became successful. Susan's experiences have taught her the importance of trusting her gut instincts, strategic financial planning, and fostering a strong company culture, all of which have shaped her resilient and adaptive entrepreneurial mindset.   Here’s what to expect this episode:  Seeking mentorship and guidance from legal professionals is crucial for entrepreneurship success. Building a strong company culture and hiring based on values are key to maintaining a successful business. Believing in abundance rather than scarcity is important for long-term business growth and success. Financial planning and strategic growth are essential elements in building a successful law practice. Core values and Three Unique’s can differentiate a business in a competitive market and shape its reputation and future growth.   Connect with Susan Duke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-duke/   Connect with Stas Balanevsky: https://www.eosworldwide.com/stas-balanevsky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices