Ep 22: Transitioning: From Corporate to Entrepreneurial Innovations

Episode Summary: Kim Marie McKernan is an accomplished entrepreneur who made a significant transition from a successful corporate career at renowned organizations like General Motors and Moog to founding her own business. With a robust educational foundation from Syracuse University and an MBA in marketing from the University of Buffalo, Kim's journey is marked by her strategic and adaptive approach to entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of following one's passion and seeking mentorship to navigate the numerous challenges of building a business, underscoring that there are no shortcuts to success. By blending big company strategies with nimble entrepreneurial thinking, Kim's unique perspective highlights the transformative and rewarding nature of entrepreneurship, as evidenced by her rapid growth and success even amid the challenges of the pandemic.   Here’s what to expect this episode: The importance of seeking help and mentorship in entrepreneurship The shift from selling processes to selling results in business Prioritizing customer needs over promoting expertise for business success The benefits of transitioning from corporate America to entrepreneurship The impact of entrepreneurship on personal growth and fulfillment Continuous learning and adaptation are crucial in the entrepreneurial journey   Connect with Kim Marie McKernan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmariemckernan/   Connect with Stas Balanevsky: https://www.eosworldwide.com/stas-balanevsky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices