Biggest Challenges Faced By A Founder At Revival Roots And Revival Roots Nursery
The biggest challenge for the CEO/Founder of Revival Roots & Revival Roots Nursery is handling the myriad of issues that arise, from client concerns to, as the interviewee puts it, "a rodent [that] came in the middle of the night and ate the entire garden." The most insightful advice offered is to address these challenges "quickly and thoughtfully," preventing smaller problems from escalating.
Problem-Solving, Communication, Resilience, Executive/Leadership, Overcoming Challenges
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Grad Programs
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Reed Newman
CEO/Founder
Revival Roots & Revival Roots Nursery
Cornell University, Class of 2016
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Environmental & Related Sciences
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
Greek Life Member, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Dealing with unexpected issues is a significant part of the role and requires quick thinking and decisive action.
2. Maintaining client relationships and addressing client concerns is crucial for success.
3. Proactive communication and prompt resolution of problems are essential for effective management of challenges.
Transcript
What are some of the biggest challenges of running your own business?
As a founder, the buck stops with you. If there's an issue, a small one will be fixed easily, and a big one will be brought to my attention. A good portion of the position is dealing with these big issues.
This could be a client displeased with our service and figuring out how to remedy that and navigate the relationship. Or, it could be a rodent eating the entire garden overnight, leaving it completely empty.
The largest challenge is definitely dealing with the issues that arise. Every business will experience them, and the best way to handle them is to deal with them quickly and thoughtfully.
Having things linger and not dealt with can quickly add up. My advice to anyone is that as issues naturally do come up, and they will be challenging and hard, it's better to confront them, communicate about them, and deal with them quickly yet thoughtfully.
Advizer Personal Links
revivalroots.com & revivalrootsnursery.com