CYLS 137: Redefining Self-Image: A CEO’s Path From Wall Street to Idiomatic-Clothing Manufacturer with Andrea Madho
Summary: About our Guest: Andrea Madho is the personification of positive energy. After moving to New York, Andrea worked on Wall Street and began a successful career as a stock broker. She used the skills that she learned cold-calling prospective clients to develop impactful relationships with high-ranking speakers and pre-IPO tech people. This endeavour led Andrea to high-tech PR. However, she pivoted away from these fields after experiencing frustration when trying to purchase clothing that fit her. Now Andrea is the owner of Lab141, a company that specializes in creating high fashion specifically cut for a client’s body type and measurements. Episode Summary: There are many factors that go into making a successful entrepreneur, including drawing from past experiences and addressing problems that people encounter everyday. Andrea Madho describes both of these circumstances and how they affected her, specifically. She shares her journey from Wall Street to becoming a business owner, but Andrea also reflects on what has made her successful. With funny antidotes and thoughtful introspection, Andrea exemplifies what working harder and smarter really looks like. Insight from this episode: Secrets to creating a lasting impression with people, including prospective clients. How to become adaptable and how to use that skill to help raise funds for your company. Strategies for standing out at a conference, even when you aren’t a panelist or speaker. Why having a bigger truth is so critical to an entrepreneur’s success. How to use dynamic networking. Andrea shares her secret success hacks. The secret to using personal commonalities in business. The power and necessity of cold calling Quotes from the show: “You turn every negative into a positive. You turn every question into an opportunity.” - Andrea Madho, Episode 137 “Wherever I drop, I learn everything. Even if it has nothing to do with what I’m doing.” - Andrea Madho on adapting to new environments, Episode 137 “Allow your environment to do the work for you.” - Andrea Madho on networking at events, Episode 137 “Just trust yourself. And if you’re a little out there, it’s okay because it helps you be memorable.” - Andrea Madho, Episode 137 “If people like you, they become your evangelists and they will tell you about things. No entrepreneur is an island. And this is the other secret: get people to help you, to want to help you.”- Andrea Madho, Episode 137 “Let your network work for you.”- Andrea Madho, Episode 137 “I became passionate about becoming more.” - Kevin Y. Brown on his childhood motivation, Episode 137 Resources Mentioned: Asana Salesforce HubSpot Zoho CRM Clothing Sizes Kill: The Environment and Your Ego TEDxClarksonUniversity Favorite Book: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Favorite Quote: “Everyday, in everyway, I am becoming the woman I want to be.” - Andrea Madho 3 keys to Create Your Best Life: Believe in yourself. Try to be humble. Never stop learning. Stay Connected: Create Your Life Series: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001 Andrea Madho: www.lab141.com www.instagram.com/geetamanning twitter.com/lab141nyc www.facebook.com/lab141 www.linkedin.com/in/andreamadho Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast
