Freedom. It’s what entrepreneurs want, right? To do their own thing, on their own mission, with their own purpose. But freedom has its price. Less time. Tight cash flow. Circumstances beyond control. Nobody said freedom is easy. But it’s the driving force that brings entrepreneurs to do whatever it takes to get it. And to do it again and again.

In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies interviews Jessica Cliff, an entrepreneur who has successfully navigated owning and operating multiple business ventures, including Brooklyn Kung Fu and Matteo's Italian restaurant.

Jessica shares her journey of starting from scratch, overcoming challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic when doors were closing everywhere and cash flow was at an all time low, and the importance of community support.

She discusses balancing family life with competitive sports and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Purpose Under Pressure if brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group, serving sales professionals with sales and business development strategies and training from the locations in Akron and Columbus, Ohio and Jacksonville Florida.

Takeaways

-Starting a business with nothing gives you the chance to build it into a thriving community. But you have to go for it!

-COVID-19 presented significant challenges, but community support helped them survive.

-Jessica’s husband drove for Uber Eats to help pay the bills during tough times.

-The reopening of their business saw a surge in demand as restrictions lifted.

-Building a strong community is essential for business success.

-Jessica emphasizes the importance of going all in on entrepreneurial ventures.

-Balancing family life and competitive sports requires a tight schedule and teamwork.

-Future plans include expanding their businesses and enhancing community engagement.

Helpful Links:

Jessica Cliff, Brooklyn Kung Fu and Matteos Italian Restaurant: https://kungfuacademywest.com/about/ and https://www.matteoscleveland.com/

Bryan Lefelhoc, Bryan Media Strategies: https://www.bryanmediastrategies.com/