Spotlight
Welcome to 'Spotlight,' the podcast that shines a light on the incredible local businesses of the Twin Cities! In each bite-sized 15-minute episode, we dive deep into the authentic stories of the entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers who make our community thrive. From the bustling streets of Minneapolis to the vibrant neighborhoods of St. Paul, we bring you the unfiltered journeys, challenges, and triumphs of the people behind the businesses you love. Get ready to be inspired, entertained, and discover the true heart of the Twin Cities, one local business at a time. Tune in to 'Spotlight' and hear their stories!"
Spotlight
From $20 to Tech Innovation – Robin Crockett on Entrepreneurship & Empowering Women Through Virtual Bid
This episode is a powerful testament to resilience, vision, and the journey of turning a $20 dream into a 30-year legacy. Robin Crockett shares her story of launching Heaven Sent Home Cleaning, navigating personal and professional storms, and ultimately creating Virtual Bid, a groundbreaking mobile app revolutionizing service-based businesses.
Robin’s path from cleaning homes to becoming a tech founder is filled with lessons in grit, strategy, and purpose-driven leadership. This conversation is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, women in business, and anyone needing a reminder that purpose, paired with persistence, creates lasting impact.
🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How Robin scaled a cleaning service into a thriving company with multiple teams
- The inspiration behind her mobile app, Virtual Bid, and how it’s disrupting service industries
- The importance of safety and efficiency for women-led businesses
- How to navigate the transition from founder to team leader
- Strategies for staying resilient through economic and personal hardships
- Why small businesses are the backbone of communities and innovation
📍 Recorded at PodcastCrew Studio, Robbinsdale, MN
👤 Guest Bio:
Robin Crockett is the founder of Heaven Sent Home Cleaning and creator of Virtual Bid, a pioneering app for remote estimates in service-based industries. Her work has empowered countless entrepreneurs and is used by major franchises across the U.S.
🌐 Virtual Bid App
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