We Built a $2M Business | Grind It Up Podcast Ep. 50
We built a $2M empire from scratch and found out the hard way that family and business don't always mix. In this episode of the Grind It Up Podcast, we sit down with powerhouse entrepreneurs Tamara Krolik and Rochelle to talk about the brutal realities of scaling, the cost of burnout, and why you need to protect your peace. We get into the raw stories behind their success, the mistakes that almost cost them everything, and how to actually manage people who aren't your kin. This is a real conversation about the grind, staying afloat, and why sometimes you have to be the 'asshole' to keep the lights on.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
03:34 Raising resilient kids: Business legacy & work ethic.
08:21 How to Start a Beauty Supply Business
16:14 Beauty Supply Vendor Accounts: How to get them
21:44 Small business startup mistakes & sales tax tips
28:09 Aflac District Sales Coordinator career path
31:35 Mental Health & Entrepreneurship Tips
39:48 Entrepreneurship and Finding Freedom
46:11 Biggest misconception about me: podcast clip
51:20 How to Compartmentalize for Business
59:52 St. Louis fun: Beauty supply, free pre-K, adult nights
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