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Built By Me Podcast
Women Entrepreneurs in Male-Dominated Industries with Christine Hodge, CEO of Clearview Washing LLC
In this episode, we dive into the unique experiences of female entrepreneurs thriving in male-dominated industries. Join us as Christine Hodge, CEO of ClearView Washing LLC, shares her inspiring journey from paralegal to CEO, where she has successfully grown her company's revenue by over 200% and doubled its staff.
We talked about:
- Embracing Diversity and Inclusivity: Christine and our speakers discuss the critical importance of fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces. They share personal stories of overcoming challenges and the benefits of diverse perspectives in business decision-making.
- Balancing Work and Family: The conversation explores the balancing act of managing professional responsibilities alongside family life. Christine provides insights into setting boundaries, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Journey to Entrepreneurship: Christine reveals her transition from an unfulfilling corporate job to becoming a stay-at-home mom, and eventually taking the reins as CEO of ClearView Washing. Her story underscores the value of showing children the potential of hard work and entrepreneurship.
- Gender Dynamics in Business: As a female leader in a male-dominated industry, Christine discusses her strategies for building credibility and navigating gender biases. She emphasizes the importance of leveraging diverse perspectives and maintaining professional respect in family-run businesses.
- Business Growth and Strategies: Learn about the innovative marketing strategies and business processes that have driven ClearView Washing's impressive growth. Christine and her partner share how they have effectively complemented each other’s strengths to achieve their goals.
- Delegation and Overcoming Impostor Syndrome: Christine opens up about her struggles with delegating tasks and impostor syndrome. She shares her journey towards becoming more comfortable with delegation and the importance of recognizing and valuing one's own contributions.
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