{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67eaead474ce61567379b02c/67f394e80933487212a8ea07?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 20: Scaling with Style: How Heather Dick Grew Blush Artistry into a Beauty Empire","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67eaead474ce61567379b02c/1744016464995-0684c8f5-ec92-4cea-94a3-78d0ad543650.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this new episode of <em>The Bold Entrepreneur Podcast,</em> host Jen Kinal interviews Heather Dick, founder of Blush Artistry Incorporated and <em>The Expansion Code</em>, shares her journey from nursing student doing makeup on the side to building a thriving beauty empire. She emphasizes the importance of community, learning from family business experience, and the value of personal connections over solely relying on social media for business growth.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Heather discusses team building, maintaining a cohesive brand with a large freelance team, and her accidental venture into event space creation. She highlights the realities of entrepreneurship, including the need for passion, managing finances, and the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. Heather also introduces her beauty business consulting, focusing on confident leadership, scaling businesses, and navigating commercial build-outs.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>What to Expect in This Episode:</p><ul><li>Entrepreneurship: The overall journey and challenges of being a business owner.</li><li>Building a Team: Hiring, managing, and supporting a freelance team.</li><li>Business Growth/Scaling: Strategies for expanding a business.</li><li>Community: The importance of building a supportive network of peers and mentors.</li><li>Event Space Management: The accidental creation and management of an event space.</li><li>Commercial Build-Outs: Navigating the process of building or renovating a commercial space.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Key Takeaways</p><ul><li>Organic Growth: Building a business through great work, mindful hiring, and responding to opportunities.</li><li>Family Business Lessons: Valuable experience gained from working in a family business, especially in customer relations and financial management.</li><li>Team Building: The importance of vetting potential team members, setting clear expectations, and fostering a positive team culture.</li><li>Community Matters: Building a strong community and prioritizing personal connections for business growth and support.</li><li>Embrace Opportunities: Being open to unexpected opportunities and taking calculated risks.</li><li>Kindness Pays Off: Practicing kindness and empathy towards clients, team members, and vendors for stronger relationships and business success.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Connect with Host Jen Kinal:</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jenkinal/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/jenkinal/</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://jenkinal.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://jenkinal.com/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/jenkinalcreativebrand\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/jenkinalcreativebrand</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkinal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkinal</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Heather Dick</p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://blush-artistry.ca/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://blush-artistry.ca/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/iamheatherdick/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/iamheatherdick/</a></p><p>Podcast: The Expansion Code</p><p><br></p><p>Join us at the Be Bold Conference:</p><p>Ready to connect, grow, and get bold in your business? Grab your ticket to The Be Bold Conference — a powerful one-day event designed for women in business who are ready to level up. Don’t wait — tickets are limited!&nbsp;https://jenkinal.com/be-bold-conference/</p><p><br></p><p>Be a Guest on the Bold Entrepreneur Podcast:</p><p>Have a story to share? Reach out to be a guest on the Bold Entrepreneur Podcast. We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us and let’s grow, learn, and thrive together.</p><p><br></p><p>Stay Bold and Dream Big!</p><p>Intro and Outro music credit to Mikhail Smusev and Pixabay</p>","author_name":"Jen Kinal"}