160: From One Dream to the Next: Reinventing Yourself as an Entrepreneur ft. Kathy Merchant

Sep 1

2 min read

What happens when the business you've built isn't the final destination — but simply one chapter of your entrepreneurial story?

This week on Hustled Up, we're welcoming back our friend Kathy Merchant as she steps into an entirely new season. After spending decades in the cleaning industry and ultimately selling her cleaning business, Kathy is pursuing a dream that's been on her heart for years: Kathy & Co. Creative Studios, a luxury planner and stationery company created with female entrepreneurs in mind.

We're talking about what it looks like to reinvent yourself as an entrepreneur, finally give yourself permission to pursue something new, and build a business that fits the season of life you're moving into.

💗 In This Episode, We're Talking About ...

Kathy's transition from longtime cleaning business owner to product-based entrepreneur
Where the idea for Kathy & Co. began — and the push that finally made her pursue it
Creating the Core Blueprint Planner from the ground up
The learning curve that comes with moving from a service-based business into physical products
Why Kathy wanted to create a planning system specifically with female entrepreneurs in mind
Finding a way for business, relationships, family, goals, and everyday life to coexist
What entrepreneurship looks like when you're entering a completely new season
Following a vision even when you're still figuring out exactly how you're going to get there
A peek at what's coming next for Kathy & Co. — including new products and an upcoming women's retreat!

Whether you're dreaming about your next business, considering a pivot, or simply wondering what your own next chapter could look like, we hope this conversation gives you a little push to keep exploring it!