Mistakes entrepreneurs make when growing their companies with Shelley Smith We all learn differently, and in this episode, we’re talking about learning from our mistakes. Shelley Smith, the founder and CEO of Premier Rapport, says she is learning all the time. And she’s turned those life lessons into a true education for the business leaders she guides. Shelley started out in the corporate world and transitioned into the entrepreneurial one, offering executive support to the leaders of companies - the ones in the C-suite. I know you’ll enjoy our conversation, which focuses on the mistakes entrepreneurs make when growing their companies and ways you can build your company the smart way -- from the ground up. What you'll learn in this episode: *Why it's tough for entrepreneurs to grow their companies alone *Why creating connections is so critical for leaders of companies *How to get past being an introvert and network successfully *What is empathy mapping and how Shelley used it to grow her current business *Mistakes to avoid when growing a company *How to grow the company in a smart way *Shelley's systems for success Links mentioned in this episode: The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz Most People Don't (and Why You Should) by Bart Berkey The Connection: The Playbook For Business Owners & Executives: Learn How To Make All Of Your Connections Count + The One's You Haven't Connected To Yet by Shelly Smith Premierrapport.com Shelley Smith on LinkedIn Shelley Smith on Facebook Did you enjoy the show? Please subscribe to the STANDOUT with Cheryl Tan podcast on iTunes here.