I am the founder and CEO of MomBoss Academy, a business education platform for moms. I started the company in 2018 after I realized that there was a lack of resources available to help moms start and grow their own businesses.
I am a mom of three young children, and I know firsthand the challenges that moms face when trying to balance work and family. I believe that moms have the skills and drive to be successful entrepreneurs, but they often need a little help getting started. MomBoss Academy provides that help.
2. How did you come up with this idea and go about executing it?
I started my own blog, The Chill Mom, as a means to generate some income from home without relying on my husband 100% financially. I expanded the blog into a maternity concierge business and a book.
I was sharing my experiences as a working mom, and I quickly realized that there was a lot of interest in my content. I started getting emails from other moms who were looking for advice on how to start their own businesses.
I knew that I wanted to create a business that would help moms, but I wasn't sure what form it would take. I started by doing some research on the online education market.
I saw that there were a lot of platforms that were providing business education, but they weren't specifically targeting moms. I felt that there was a gap in the market, and I wanted to fill it.
I started MomBoss Academy in 2018. I created a landing page and launched my first offer, a 4-part in-person one-on-one coaching session. It was a success and we launched our first online program in 2020.
Today, we have 3 signature online programs, a subscription-based membership, and hundreds of successful businesses launched by our mombosses each year.
3. What has been the biggest challenge that you faced and how did you overcome that?
My biggest challenge was finding the time to grow my business and be present for my family. It was tough trying to focus when you have your toddlers wanting to get your attention at the same time.
I have overcome this challenge by understanding that I am a business owner, not an employee in my own business. I have learned to delegate most of the functional tasks to others, focusing only on the vital things that only I can do.
Today, we have a small but mighty team of 3. I work 4 hours a day and have plenty of quality time with my family.
4. What do you think are the most important qualities of a successful entrepreneur?
I think the most important qualities of a successful entrepreneur are drive, determination, and resilience. Entrepreneurs need to be able to overcome challenges and setbacks. They also need to be persistent.
In addition to these qualities, I think it is also important for entrepreneurs to know why they do what they do, why this specific business? Because you will come across challenges and it is that BIG WHY that keeps you going instead of throwing in the towels.
5. What are some of the most important factors for running a successful business?
I think the most important factors for running a successful business are understanding your customers, having a strong marketing plan, and providing excellent customer service. You also need to be able to manage your finances wisely and be organized.
6. What are your tips for first-time and aspiring entrepreneurs?
My tips for first-time and aspiring entrepreneurs are:
- Do your research. Before you start your business, make sure you do your research and understand the market you're entering.
- Don't be afraid to fail. Failure is a part of the entrepreneurial journey. Learn from your mistakes and keep moving forward.
- The fastest track to success and to avoid costly mistakes is the learn from someone who has achieved what you want to achieve.
7. How can one overcome the hurdle of lack of funds when starting up?
First of all, for most businesses, it doesn’t take a lot of capital to start these days. So don’t let the lack of funding stop you.
But if you do decide to go into a business that requires lots of funds, there are a few ways to overcome the hurdle of lack of funds when starting up. One way is to bootstrap your business, which means using your own personal savings to fund your business.
Another way is to get a loan from a bank or other financial institution. You can also try to raise money through crowdfunding or angel investors.
Interviewed By - Priya
Edited By - Aarya Gode
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