Conquer Your Constraints
Welcome to the Conquer Your Constraints podcast, where we dive deep into the true barriers to business growth. I'm your host, Kelly Stacey. With over 20 years of experience transforming fashion and lifestyle brands into multimillion-dollar giants, I'm here to guide entrepreneurs to new heights.
I've been in the trenches, witnessed the struggles, and celebrated the victories. Why am I so passionate about this? Because success isn’t just about numbers—it's about overcoming the real challenges that most entrepreneurs face but rarely discuss.
In this podcast, we're pulling back the curtain to reveal what keeps entrepreneurs awake at night. We’ll explore the breakdowns that lead to breakthroughs. Every week, we’ll tackle the personal challenges behind business growth, from imposter syndrome to leadership hurdles.
If you're ready to face these challenges head-on and break through to the next level, stay tuned. This is where we have the real conversations that matter. Your Constraints
Conquer Your Constraints
#14 - The Truth About Entrepreneurship: Jeff Fenster's Game-Changing Lessons
Today, we have an extraordinary guest joining us – Jeff Fenster. Jeff is a serial entrepreneur, a visionary business leader, and the founder of Everbowl, the wildly successful craft superfood chain taking the health food industry by storm. Known for his innovative approach to building businesses, Jeff has mastered the art of creating 'relationship capital,' emphasizing the power of connections and trust in scaling companies to new heights.
Beyond Everbowl, Jeff has launched multiple ventures across various industries, proving that with the right mindset and systems, success can be achieved anywhere. As a speaker, author, and mentor, Jeff inspires entrepreneurs to break traditional molds, focus on consistency, and build businesses that truly make an impact. I’m so excited to dive into his story, his strategies, and learn how he keeps defying the odds.
Episode highlights
(2:26) Business success is repeatable across industries
(5:49) The greatest benefit Jeff gained from law school
(9:47) Turning failures into leadership breakthroughs
(15:18) Extreme ownership: Why it’s freeing and essential
(18:37) Hard work vs. talent
(28:28) On not needing to love what you do
(35:46) Vertical integration
(47:12) Jeff’s approach to fast, decisive decision-making
(52:32) What lights him up now?
(55:32) On his kids following his footsteps
(59:17) Outro