30. The Risk No One Talks About: How Shannon Miles Built Her Empire by Knowing When to Step Back

Listen as Shannon Miles shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting with quitting her job on the same day as her husband and cashing in their 401(k)s to start their own business, Belay, during a daunting recession. She delves into the crucial role that overcoming imposter syndrome has played in her professional growth. The conversation also traverses the importance of mentorship, the challenges of transitioning roles in business, and the intentional pauses she has incorporated into her career. Packed with actionable insights and reflections, this episode is perfect for those looking to navigate through risk and uncertainty to create successful and impactful business – and life! – endeavors.

For more insight on Shannon’s Law of Expansion, be sure to check out the corresponding blog post at lindseyepperly.substack.com

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The importance of taking risks and stepping out of comfort zones for personal and professional growth.
• How to view imposter syndrome as a muscle to be exercised for overcoming challenges.
• The value of mentorship and intentionally seeking out mentors in one's professional life.
• The significance of intentional periods of rest and stepping back from business for innovation and trust in the team.
• Strategies for creating a business that benefits others and outlives the involvement of its founders.

ABOUT SHANNON: Shannon Miles is a passionate and adventurous leader, wife, mother, successful entrepreneur, mentor, and writer. She goes after her dreams, including her dream of working remotely to enjoy a thriving marriage and a connected relationship with her children, and she built that life with her husband, Bryan. As the co-founder of BELAY, a premium virtual staffing service, Shannon and Bryan created their dream life by starting the company during the height of the Great Recession with their own funding. In June of 2021, Bryan and Shannon sold a majority interest to Tenex Capital Management while remaining shareholders. Outside of BELAY, Bryan & Shannon also owns a successful craft brewing & distilling company in North Atlanta (NoFo Brew Co), and they also invest in companies through their holding company, Miles AG. Additionally, Shannon serves as the Chair of the Untold US Board of Directors.

Connect with Shannon: 

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For more information and to connect with our host, Lindsey Epperly, visit www.lindseyepperly.com 

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