Career growth doesn’t have to be a straight line! Babiators co-founder turned Red Clay Hot Sauce CEO Molly Fienning shows us why (Episode 187)

<p>TITLE:  Career growth doesn’t have to be a straight line — Babiators co-founder turned Red Clay Hot Sauce CEO Molly Fienning shows us why (Episode 187)</p> <p>THIS WEEK’S TOPIC &amp; GUEST: Ever consider a big career shift? Maybe you are looking to pivot from one sector to another, but have no idea how to do that? Babiators co-founder turned Red Clay Hot Sauce CEO Molly Fienning shows us that it’s not only possible, but that it’s a great way to really grow our skills, and to challenge ourselves in new ways. </p> <p>It also happens to be a great way to build and grow our INFLUENCE as well! </p> <p>At first glance, it would seem a baby aviator sunglasses company and a gourmet, cold-pressed hot sauce company have very little in common, except that they share and benefit from the incredibly talented and innovative Molly Fienning! </p> <p>Molly’s early career dream was to be either a wizard or a spy, but she ended up pursuing entrepreneurship. As a Marine Corp spouse, Molly found herself needing to create opportunities for herself, but typical corporate jobs were not a good fit for her nomadic, military family. As Molly explored options, her openness to potential opportunities helped her discover how she could take her analytical problem-solving skills and pair them with diverse business challenges. </p> <p> </p> <p>KEY TAKE-AWAYS FROM EPISODE 187: </p> <p>WHAT MOLLY’S COMPUTER SCIENCE BACKGROUND AND TRAINING TAUGHT HER ABOUT PROBLEM SOVING AND GROWING A BUSINESS</p> <p>MOLLY’S ADVICE FOR GROWING AND EVOLVING YOUR NETWORK, especially as you evolve and grow. She recommends creating two. </p> <p>THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FOUNDER AND CEO: you can wear both hats, but it’s critical to understand the different roles and why they matter</p> <p>WHY MOLLY DESCRIBES ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS A MARATHON</p> <p>WHY PREPARATION IS IMPORTANT, BUT WHY AGILITY IS EQUALLY IMPORTANT</p> <p>MOLLY’S ADVICE FOR PICKING BUSINESS PARTNER(S)</p> <p>WHY YOUR TEAM NEEDS A STAKE IN THE GAME</p> <p>WHY MOLLY PREFERS AN