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It’s Never Too Late to Launch a Business, with Teri Dreher

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Teri is a former career ICU nurse turned pioneer in the emerging field of professional patient advocacy. She is the founder of Chicago’s first and largest advocacy firm founded in 2011, NShore Patient Advocates and is a public speaker and best-selling author of Patient Advocacy Matters. She has served on the board of NAHAC and helped develop national standards, practices and ethics for the profession. Teri has received multiple awards from civic and business organizations for her dedication to social causes, leadership and business success,including the national Ken Schueler Patient Advocacy Compass award.

Show Notes

 

“Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance.” — Samuel Johnson

 

Teri has proven to us that it is never too late to start a business. If she can do it at age 54, so can you.

The oldest of 9 children, leadership seem to have been thrust upon her from an early age. It was embedded into her from early that she is supposed to make a difference. The fact that her father was a Missionary in India during the British Imperialist days. What an impact that has had on her?

 

What would trigger this 50-something former nurse to turn to entrepreneurship? Sometimes all one needs is to have a sense that some form of injustice is being done. The healthcare challenges in the US is a contributing factor. 

 

A frightening health scare when her father-in-law fainted on board ship in Belize was enough to want to provide better healthcare for patients. Sometimes a painful moment is an indication that God is pushing you out of the nest for something better.

 

That, along with other incidences, let Teri to get training in the Patient Advocacy business in 2011.

 

Fast forward to now and she believes that it has been the best decision of her life. This discomfort with the system led Teri to start her own business at age 54. With the passion for protecting patient, she knew she failure was not an option. She made bold moves such as selling her house and downsizing into something much smaller.

 

Seeking mentorship from experienced and successful business men was just one of the things Teri sought after to ensure she was successful. Now Teri pays it forward by mentoring others who want to enter the same business as she does.

 

One the other side of every problem is an opportunity for someone to be part of the solution.

 

Let this episode serves as an inspiration that you can do whatever you want at any age. Be inspired!

 

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Dive into the latest episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, where we uncover the transformative power of mentorship and coaching with our esteemed guest, a seasoned entrepreneur whose early setbacks paved the way for enduring success.

**Learning from Setbacks: The Mentorship Advantage**

– Early Struggles: Our guest reflects on the initial challenges faced when starting alone and the realization that solo efforts led to regression rather than progression.

– The Mentorship Turning Point: Discover the pivotal moment when our guest embraced the need for guidance and how this decision became a cornerstone strategy throughout their entrepreneurial journey.

– Navigating Transitions: Learn how seeking out mentors and coaches with each new venture or career shift can safeguard against significant pitfalls and foster triumphs.

– The Role of Mentorship in Success: Gain insights into how the right mentor or coach can accelerate your path to success and help you avoid the missteps that can hold you back.

Connect with today’s guest and find a mentor who can help steer your entrepreneurial ship towards success.

Closing Thoughts:
Thanks to our guest for sharing their journey and mentorship’s invaluable role in their achievements. To our listeners, remember that you don’t have to go it alone; mentors can be your compass to success.

Stay tuned for more episodes of The Entrepreneurial You and embrace the collective wisdom that can drive your business forward.

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When I'm not podcasting, speaking, coaching or hosting first-class conferences (think Leadercast & She Leads co-founded with the Jamaica Stock Exchange), I'm passionate about helping women thrive and walk in their God-given purpose through Grace to Grow Mentorship and Training.

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