Pop Up Executive Consulting: How Umindi Francis Fills Critical Business Roles
In the latest episode of "Takin’ Care Of Lady Business®," Jennifer Justice speaks with Umindi Francis, Founder & CEO of UFCG. From fashion and beauty to tech and AI, Umindi has redefined what it means to be a successful consultant on a global scale. Despite the challenges and skepticism often faced by women in leadership, Umindi has built a consulting empire that operates across six continents. Umindi shares insights on setting boundaries, hiring talent, and navigating challenges in business. She emphasizes the importance of valuing services correctly, hiring based on skills and cultural fit, and learning from past mistakes. Key Takeaways Learn about UFCG’s impressive projects, including working with Bumble on their go-to-market strategy and crisis management, and partnering with the team that took Tommy Hilfiger from $43 million to $400 million through a tech initiative. Understand the importance of networking in business development, with Umindi sharing how her connections and presence at events have been crucial to her success. Gain insights into strategic pricing and client management, with Umindi emphasizing the importance of knowing and maintaining one’s value. Discover how UFCG fills critical gaps for companies not ready to hire full-time C-suite executives, offering fractional roles such as CMO or operations executives. Hear Umindi’s advice on hiring and team building, advocating for a slow and careful hiring process to ensure the right fit and not being afraid to let go of underperformers. Resources Connect with Umindi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umindi-francis/ Follow Umindi: https://www.instagram.com/umindi360/ Learn about Umindi’s Company, UFCG: www.ufcgworldwide.com Follow UFCG: https://www.instagram.com/ufcgworldwide/ About Our Guest Umindi Francis is an award-winning executive with 20 years of experience in strategic marketing, communications, and business management. She has managed brands of various sizes in the areas of fashion, luxury, art & design, beauty, hospitality, technology and the lifestyle genres. During her tenure she has held positions at Louis Vuitton of LVMH, and Bottega Veneta of Kering, in Strategic Marketing and Communications covering a range of categories from corporate communications to the promotion of all brand product categories. She has also held the positions of Director and Global Vice President at top international Public Relations firms leading the strategic direction of numerous international brands. Over the years Francis has consulted for brands such as The United States Institute of Peace, The New York Times, Fendi, Celine, Emilio Pucci, Studio189, Gianvito Rossi, MoMA, Centre Pompidou, Robb Report Magazine, Marriott, Interscope Records, Bumble, InfiniteWorld, Silicon Valley Bank, Nike, and Moet Chandon to name a few. She began her career in finance at Wachovia Securities and leverages her global contacts to identify equity partners to accelerate brand growth with the asset management community. About the Show Takin’ Care Of Lady Business® is hosted by Jennifer Justice aka JJ, founder and CEO of The Justice Dept. JJ interviews achievers, entrepreneurs and high level executives, discussing the how to of building business as well as the challenges while competing and thriving in both business and in life. These highly successful women will share secrets, strategies and insights about what it takes to play to win. If you love what you are getting out of our show please subscribe. About Our Company, The Justice Dept. A female focused advisory, consulting and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ Be the Bo$$ of Your Career: https://www.thejusticedept.com/online-course YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
