[S3] Unstoppable Vision: A Journey of Entrepreneurship, Persistence, and the 2020 Challenge w/ Sarah Mueller

"You can be dressed to the nines, and be a mess on the inside." - Sarah Mueller

 

In this podcast episode, Tess is joined by Sarah Mueller, a serial entrepreneur and the founder of 'Best Me 360'. This latest business, launched at the start of 2020, has remarkably expanded to three locations despite shutting down due toy the COVID-19 lockdown. Sarah discusses pivotal shifts within her herself and her business, highlighting her deliberate resistance to following digital trends that swept the entrepreneurial landscape during the pandemic. She emphasizes the unique intersection of life coaching and personal styling, making these transformative services accessible to a wider audience. Touching on broader societal shifts, Sarah shares a profound vision that seeks to empower individuals to live authentically.

Key topics covered include:

• Self-Discovery: Exploring patterns of procrastination, self-sabotage, and people-pleasing for personal growth.
• Business Challenges and Shifts: Adapting to market cycles, considering digital options, and maintaining the commitment to the original in-person vision.
• Empowering Through Styling and Coaching: Making life coaching and personal styling accessible to empower individuals for a fulfilling life.
• Balancing Authenticity: Navigating the struggle between personal authenticity and external expectations, emphasizing the importance of bridging the gap.
• Business Expansion and Future Vision: Discussing the expansion to multiple locations and connecting personal service professionals with individuals seeking guidance in various aspects of life.

About the Guest

Sarah Mueller is a dynamic entrepreneur who currently owns and operates three thriving businesses. With a robust entrepreneurial spirit, she has launched numerous small ventures over the years, alongside a successful 15-year career in the corporate world, where she worked in the IT department of a Fortune 200 company.

Among her current ventures, 'MN Night Lights' takes the spotlight, offering exceptional residential landscape lighting design and installation services. Another remarkable business she manages is 'Watchdog Goose Patrol,' where she serves as both the inventor and manufacturer of plastic Dog Decoy silhouettes—ingenious solutions used to deter geese and deer. These innovative products are available for purchase on her website, as well as on major online retailers like Amazon.com and in brick-and-mortar stores such as Lowe's and Ace Hardware across the United States. Her success story with 'Watchdog Goose Patrol' began in 2007 and includes a prestigious client list, featuring iconic locations like the base of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, West Point Naval Academy, and the homes of numerous celebrities in the Hamptons.

Connect w/ Sarah Mueller:

Website | Instagram