181: Milly Welsh on Believing that You Can
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Milly Welsh is the founder of Zebralove Web Solutions, a web development company in Portland, Maine, that specializes in web design & development, mobile app development, and search engine optimization. Milly started Zebralove in 2006 and loves
to help businesses, small and large, achieve the online presence they need, to grow to the next level. Milly is currently working on a mobile app, called VibeSquirrel, that will come out for iOS and Android in early 2017.
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Playing Small Moment
Milly’s playing small moment was when she took on an enormous project, and because she was a self-taught developer, she didn’t ask for help from other developers. She feared they might think her a fraud.
The Wake Up Call
Milly realizes that by helping other people she is able to grow her business to the next level.
Style of Leadership
Milly is developing her leadership style through collaboration. She knows it takes longer than giving directives but she believes better ideas come out of it.
What Are You Excited About?
Milly is excited about developing her own mobile app, VibeSquirrel, which is a random positive messaging app. She is raising money through Kickstarter to cover the marketing costs.
Current Business Challenge
Milly is challenged by getting all the pieces of her business in place. She may be reaching the tipping point of having to hire additional people.
Your Support System
Milly’s support system consists of her husband, her team members and her dad.
Leadership Practice
Milly has a heart-to-heart conversation with new team members so she can assess where they fit into her team, and how she can help them to move forward.
Book to Develop Leadership
The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper
Advice For Younger Self
“Don’t think too much,” and “Trust your gut.”
Inspirational Quote
“Each of your cells is a galaxy in the universe that is your body. You are full of amazing things.” ― VibeSquirrel
Links
Website: www.vibesquirrel.com
Website: http://zebralovewebsolutions.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vibesquirrel/
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Zebralove Web Solutions: Your website tells a story about your business! At Zebralove Web Solutions, Milly and her team are going to make sure your website tells the story you want your customers to hear. Connect with Milly at zebralovewebsolutions.com to create the impression you want to make!
Let’s Chat!
If you’re interested in finding out more about my process, the cost of coaching, or how to ask your employer to pay for you to work with a coach, schedule a time to chat with me.
You can also access the checklist that will help you prepare to ask your company to sponsor you to work with a coach. https://womentakingthelead.com/checklist
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Resources
Leadership Operating System Quiz: Wondering what kind of Leadership traits you have? Take this FREE, FAST quiz and find out more about yourself as a Leader.
Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing: The book containing a simple, step by step system that gives you the foundation and structure to take your goals and make them happen.
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