{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61868d2bd3839a0013af22a7/61868d38191fd30013f8b40a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Recovering From Economic Hardship Takes Humility - The Journey of Keri Murphy (Humility and Resilience)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61868d2bd3839a0013af22a7/61868d38191fd30013f8b40a.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>How do you pick up the pieces when financial hardship hits your business? </p><p>There’s no perfect answer, but one thing is certain. </p><p>You need a hefty dose of humility and resilience to rebuild and recover.</p><p>That’s what entrepreneur Keri Murphy realized after she was forced to shutter her business during the 2008 recession. </p><p>Once she made the decision, Keri started reflecting on what went wrong with her business—and what she needed to change moving forward. </p><p>In our conversation today, Keri tells me about her background, her successful business coaching company, and her experience getting back on her feet after declaring personal bankruptcy.</p><p>You’ll learn why it’s important to acknowledge your mistakes as a business owner, how you can pivot your business during hard times, and why it’s so crucial to take a proactive approach to managing your business finances. </p><p><b>About my guest:<br/></b>Keri Murphy is the CEO and founder of Inspired Living, a company that helps entrepreneurs harness the power of video to grow their businesses. Prior to starting Inspired Living, Keri owned a modeling agency that she grew to nearly $1 million in revenue before shutting it down after the 2008 recession. Now, she’s an international speaker, media expert, and business mentor who coaches people on how to grow their businesses. </p><p><b>In this episode we talk about:<br/></b>➤ How Keri became an entrepreneur <b>(6:30)</b><br/>➤ How she felt when the recession hit <b>(9:06)</b><br/>➤ Keri’s financial missteps <b>(10:42)</b><br/>➤ How Inspired Living grew to its current success <b>(13:34)</b><br/>➤ The changes Keri made to her business finances <b>(17:26)</b><br/>➤ Keri’s advice for other women entrepreneurs on overcoming challenges<b> (19:50)</b></p><p><b>Keep Listening<br/></b>Curious to learn more about financing your growing business?</p><p>Check out the crowdfunding podcast series talking about <a href='https://www.christinasjahli.com/herceojourneypodcast/episode/4ab855ba/give-back-to-your-community-with-equity-crowdfunding-the-journey-of-martha-hernandez-crowdfunding'>equity crowdfunding</a> and <a href='https://www.christinasjahli.com/herceojourneypodcast/episode/4bc63e2d/how-reward-crowdfunding-can-help-you-launch-your-business-on-the-right-foot-the-journey-of-sarah-sommers-crowdfunding'>reward-based crowdfunding</a>. </p><p><b>Contact Me</b><br/><b><em>Ready to transform your purpose to an impactful business financial story, profit, and joy? </em></b><a href='https://calendly.com/christinasjahli/30min?utm_source=calendly&amp;utm_medium=shared%20&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_campaign=VIP%20session&amp;month=2020-05'><b><em>Schedule</em></b></a><b><em> a chat with me at any time.<br/><br/></em></b><b>Connect with Keri:<br/></b>➤ <a href='https://inspiredliving.tv/keri/'>Website</a><br/>➤ <a href='https://www.facebook.com/thekerimurphy'>Facebook</a><br/>➤ <a href='https://www.instagram.com/inspiredlivingtv/'>Instagram</a><br/>➤ <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerimurphy'>LinkedIn</a><br/>➤ <a href='https://twitter.com/kerimurphy?lang=en'>Twitter</a><br/>➤ <a href='https://www.youtube.com/user/kmurphy237'>YouTube</a></p>","author_name":"Christina Sjahli"}