70: From Analysis to Alignment: Helping Founders Thrive with Mary Houle

Episode notes

In this episode I chat with Mary Houle, founder of Belong Consulting, who helps creative-minded business founders understand their operations and finances so they can make confident, data-driven decisions. Mary shares her journey from a career in corporate pricing, operations, and financial analysis to launching her own consulting business in November 2024. Together, Mary and I dive into: The importance of building strong business relationships The emotional transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship How to overcome the challenges of being a new business owner Practical tools like Clickup for project management and time management strategies The value of breaking big goals into manageable steps Why embracing risk, vulnerability, and lifelong learning is key to success Mary emphasizes the role of intentionality in business and encourages founders to focus on understanding their operations as the foundation for growth. Her insights offer both inspiration and practical takeaways for creative entrepreneurs ready to scale with confidence.

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