24: Becoming a Leader in Your Business with Maggie Patterson

In this episode of the She Means Business Podcast, I am talking to the amazing Maggie Patterson from Scoop Industries. She shares her journey of going from the mindset of "having" a business to "being a leader" of her business. There's such a difference between the two and once Maggie made the shift, she's been able to take things to a whole new level.

Tune in for an inspiring (and slightly comedic) interview and keep an ear out for Maggie's simple tip on what she does every 6 months to overcome money blocks!

Outline of this Episode

• [1:13] Introducing Maggie Patterson, communication strategist and chief marketing officer for Scoop Industries.
• [1:49] The vibe of the movie of Maggie's entrepreneurial journey - Comedy!
• [3:16] From selling wagon rides at age eight to running her own business for real.
• [5:16] Where Maggie Patterson found her first clients.
• [7:26] Maggie's journey from hitting her first revenue goal in four months, to re-designing her business after eight years.
• [9:32] How Maggie transitioned into her newest business.
• [10:41] A focus on personal development helped Maggie to have breakthroughs in her business.
• [12:28] How Maggie Patterson dealt with her money blocks.
• [15:16] Why creating amazing customer experience is Maggie's priority.
• [17:02] Humorous stories from Maggie's journey.
• [20:02] Being present with her family is how Maggie measures her success.
• [21:14] Maggie's success story - Being an ordinary person who perseveres.
• [23:56] How to win a 6-month membership to the Double It Society

Resources and People Mentioned

• Maggie Patterson's Scoop Industries website
• Double It Society
• http://www.groove.co/
• Animoto.com/business
• Carrie's Book: She Means Business