Rose Griffin
What was your dream profession as a child?
Oceanographer.
Describe the second you determined to grow to be an entrepreneur.
I’ve at all times had an entrepreneurial spirit! Once I was 21 I began my very own enterprise the place I’d play the harp for weddings and occasions — I did this as a facet gig for 20 years! I began my very own firm — ABA SPEECH — once I had the concept for a bodily speech remedy product known as the Motion Builder Playing cards. I began my enterprise six years in the past.
What drives the work that you simply do?
My mission is assist all autistic people have a approach to talk with the world!
What’s probably the most thrilling factor you’re engaged on in your enterprise proper now?
I’m working with one among my distributors in order that they’ll buy our two merchandise — The Motion Builder Playing cards and Double Up Recreation. We can be promoting and exiting this a part of our enterprise.
What does entrepreneurship imply to you?
Freedom to place my household first, freedom to make my very own schedule, specializing in the work that’s necessary to my general mission at ABA Speech.
It [SPI Pro] is my first spot when I’ve a enterprise query.
What led you to SPI Professional?
Pat has helped me develop a mindset for enterprise! Six years in the past I tuned in and it allowed me to dream large — thanks, Pat! He shares sensible recommendation that when utilized strikes my enterprise ahead. I’ve made some wonderful connections and mates right here in Professional too!
What’s probably the most highly effective interplay or studying second you’ve had locally?
- Assembly Jeff Gargas and having his perception on getting my new membership began — The ABA Speech Connection.
- Being on Pat’s podcast thrice!
- Having Brad Hussey assist me with my Convertkit — wonderful!
“Freedom to place my household first, freedom to make my very own schedule …”
What function has SPI Professional had in your enterprise?
It’s my first spot when I’ve a enterprise query.
What do you’re keen on most about SPI Professional, and what units SPI’s communities other than different entrepreneurial communities?
I like accessing Pat with Ask Pat and the wonderful audio system you herald — Andy, head of Circle!
What would you say to encourage entrepreneurs who aren’t concerned in a neighborhood to affix one?
Do not go it alone!
For those who needed to begin a brand-new on-line enterprise from scratch in the present day, what would it not be?
I’d begin an organization targeted on serving to speech therapists and different serving to professionals search different work settings ( gross sales, insurance coverage overview, and so forth).
For those who needed to begin your present enterprise over once more from scratch in the present day, what one factor would you do in another way?
I’d work with a enterprise strategist (is {that a} factor) to assist me place myself and my enterprise out there accurately. I’m scuffling with this. I’ve had my enterprise for six years and this has been my first yr simply doing my enterprise as my predominant work and it seems like a battle. Despite the fact that I’ve grown it to 6 figures (which I’m happy with) the way in which it’s scaling is at a snail’s tempo. I’ve truly been enthusiastic about transitioning again into full-time work with ABA Speech as my facet gig once more — eek!
If you got $1 million {dollars} in the present day, no strings connected, what would you do with it?
Put it aside for retirement!
