This week our CEO Katie Godfrey was interviewed on “The Farah Kariamburi Show” 

They talked about everything from motherhood, running a business, how Katie started her business and how its grown. Along with relationships and work/life balance.

Listen to the show here – Perfect for those that are mothers or in start up business. Or want something very inspirational to listen too.  We would love to hear your views on this episode. Please send in your questions and reviews to us or tag us on social media.

https://anchor.fm/the-farah-kariamburi-show/embed/episodes/How-This-Mum-Transformed-Her-Life-From-Being-A-Bullying-Victim-To-A-Super-Successful-Business-Woman-The-Farah-Kariamburi-Show–008-ea9d6l?fbclid=IwAR2mUW9cZ8CAI8JKktqJReqjNjD5A0rPPWyiq1S3DT-aWde0bntqbMgXsN0

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CEO – Katie Godfrey has been writing for 3 magazines at the moment. All things business and beauty.

She is also writing for Olympia Beauty online. The latest feature was about her book, have a read, it’s really interesting.

https://www.olympiabeauty.co.uk/motivation-is-the-key-to-success/

You can also see all Katie’s articles for Olympia beauty here:

https://www.olympiabeauty.co.uk/?s=katie+godfrey

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Just a few points of what it takes to be successful. It is not an easy ride and my saying as everyone knows – If it were easy everyone would do it.

Persistence – No matter what you have to do keep knocking at the door, fighting, and spite of how difficult it is. Never give up.

Late nights – If you’re an entrepreneur, you will most probably find you hit the pillow and your mind will be buzzing. So you find yourself up working through the night. I find that’s when I work best.

Dedication – Being fully committed to your business or goal. Don’t let your mind run off course and keep focus on that end result.

Hard Work – Like I said it’s not easy. Social life will take a back seat while your building. Long hours and just generally cannot switch off. But it’s all part of the buzz.

Rejections – No matter what business you are in, you will always come across rejection. Whether that’s a client going elsewhere, a buyer not interested in a product or not being able to sign that deal you was so close to. Even trying to get that business finance to start your business. Just keep going – Never let a rejection knock you down as your will have this throughout your career. You will learn how to deal with rejection and become stronger rather than taking it personal.

Sacrifices – While your building you need to sacrifice anything that’s going to distract you. That party that’s going to cause you to have a hangover for the next two days – Or maybe a holiday that will pull you out the loop for a week and not the best time. Maybe a group of “friends” that aren’t a positive influence in your life.

Criticism – You will get people giving you disapproval on your goals. Judging your business and what “they” would do differently. But constructive criticism is great. Choose what you want to take from people’s criticism and push out the negative.

Failure – Even with the most successful entrepreneurs they have failed at something during their journey. 8 out of 10 businesses fail within the first 18 months. Don’t be afraid of failure. Study, learn, hear and change what your business needs before it gets to this point. Failure is not bad; you can change it round to a good.

Doubts – Whether to start a business or something new within an existing business. Knowing whether to grow your team or bring in a new product. You will always have doubts. You have to decide what is best for you and business and most of all if your finances can take the change.

Risks – Business will always be a risk. Risk of going bankrupt, risk of the business not working, not pulling in the business you need. If you are not a risk taker I wouldn’t even try to start a company. 

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Don’t worry if your not where you wanna be yet. Great things take time.

I’m working with a few people and businesses at the moment who have big visions and dreams. Some are growing their business and others are trying to start a business.

Timing is key! One thing I’m not very good at is waiting. Everyone that knows me knows this. That’s because my life runs at a million times per hour! I don’t like to feel like I’m wasting time….
But it’s not in our timing, it’s in God’s.

Having the time before something big is about to happen is preparation for what is to come. Use this time wisely, research, prep, read, learn!
Keep positive and don’t get down if it’s not happening RIGHT NOW. Because it will happen if you keep working and fighting for it.

One tip to remember, you are the books you read, the movies you watch, the people you spend time with, the conversations you engage with. So choose wisely what you feed your mind with.

Enjoy and be grateful for what you have and are doing right now. It’s all a stepping stone for what’s next to come. Don’t worry if your not where you wanna be yet. Great things take time.

Lots of love and success,

Katie Godfrey

www.kgprofessional.com

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So today I went to church… (yes I go to church) It was pretty apt too as it was about the day of rest and why it’s important to take that day of rest that God gave us.

Anyone who knows me well, knows that Sundays are my favourite day of the week and how important they are to me. Sundays are the ONE day I refuse to work, the one day I’m not bothered about my phone and the one day I can spend with my daughter and loved ones without any interruptions at all. 100% quality time.

Those of you that run businesses, working all hours God sends….. make sure you take 1 day off a week to do NOTHING work related. Just chill, unwind, reflect and enjoy time with your family and friends without any stress getting in the way.
It’s so important and will prepare you for the successful week your going to have ahead.

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I did this post on my social media a few weeks ago. I thought it may help some of you that are in business and struggling this time of year. So here it goes.

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So who forgot to put their clocks back today?

Well…. 8 years ago on Tuesday, in salon, that was me! I will never forget. I had opened KG that year and it was DEAD! The days would drag. My dad used to pop in after he finished work to give me a bit of company. This day he popped in at 5pm for an hour.

As he was getting ready to leave, so was I! I remember him saying, “Where are you going?”
“Home” i’d say.
It’s only 6pm he replied!

That feeling of being exhausted, looking at the clock, waiting to go home as I didn’t have ONE customer that day. I just wanted to cry!!! As I thought it was 7pm… but I forgot to put the clock back! That extra hour felt like a million hours. I would never ever lock up my salon early, just incase that one customer did turn up.

How much longer can I do this for? I remember crying nearly every night when it hit quiet season before the Christmas rush. I didn’t know how I was going to get through another day. The only light I could see was just to end it all and go bankrupt. But that was not my dream!!! And the fear of failing and packing it all up scared the life out of me…. that was the easy option.
But I kept going, and I got through it with a hell of a lot of hard work.
Chloe knows how dead it was and we both plodded on!

Now…. Well, that’s a different story! We don’t have enough hours in a day. Thank the lord. And grateful everyday.

So businesses out there, when it gets tough, don’t give up. Remember why you started and what your end goal is. But remember to change your clocks when you open up tomorrow morning ?

Have a great week everyone

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