81 - From State Government to CEO: Renita Bowman's Journey to 'We Made It Tallahassee'

In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset podcast, powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, host Mark McNees sits down with ReNita Bowman, founder and CEO of 'We Maid It Tallahassee.' Renita shares her inspiring journey from working in state government to launching a successful janitorial company during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses her entrepreneurial influences, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she learned through the Jim Moran Institute's Small Business Executive Program. Renita also highlights her company's variety of services and the importance of customer satisfaction, all while reflecting on the impact of recent tragic events on the FSU community.

00:00 Introduction to the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast 00:07 Meet Renita Bowman: Founder of We Made It 00:50 The Journey to Entrepreneurship 02:10 Influences and Early Life 03:45 From State Government to Business Owner 06:09 Starting and Scaling the Business 07:22 Challenges and Learning Experiences 10:31 The Jim Moran Institute Experience 12:37 Ensuring Customer Satisfaction 14:13 Customer Compliment That Meant a Lot 15:02 What is Compassionate Cleaning? 15:55 A Heartfelt Customer Story 17:33 Vision for the Future 18:28 Challenges in Business Growth 20:41 Marketing Strategies 23:10 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 25:45 Condolences and Community Support 29:08 Conclusion and Call to Action