Based in the San Diego area, Reena B. Patel (LEP, BCBA) is a renowned parenting expert, guidance counselor, licensed educational psychologist, and board-certified behavior analyst. For more than 20 years, Patel has had the privilege of working with families and children, supporting all aspects of education and positive wellness. She works extensively with developing children as well as children with exceptional needs, supporting their academic, behavioral and social development. She was recently nominated for San Diego Magazine’s “Woman of the Year.”
Entrepreneurial Role Models:
When business started difficulties overcame:
“finding out was there a need for me and if I could take my passion and turn into something where I can monetise it. And so that was a big step. And just organising my services… like I said I wear multiple hats… and making it very clear for my users, if they want to get on my website or listen to me speak, really know how I can help them. Because I realised when you are very generalised people may not know what their needs are or how they need help”…[Listen for More]
Favourite Books:
- The Lean Startup: How Constant Innovation Creates Radically Successful Businesses Book by Eric Ries
- Expert Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Creating a Mass Movement of People Who Will Pay for Your Advice Book by Russell Brunson and Robert Kiyosaki
Favourite Quote:
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
Recommended Online Resources:
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Best Advice to Other Entrepreneurs:
“Hang in there, every day is a different day. Make sure you practice self-care, take time for yourself, it’s a 24-hour job being an entrepreneur and you need to make sure that you take time for yourself. So make sure you practice self-care”…[Listen for More]
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Reena B. Patel (LEP, BCBA)
Neil’s Quote at the Beginning:
Unknown “A consultant is someone who takes the watch off your wrist and tells you the time.”
Other Quotes From the Chat with Reena B. Patel:
- “anyone who is considering something on their own see what’s out there, do some research… Seeing what’s out there and seeing if there is a niche for you for what you are wanting to do”
- “I am a believer in the process more than the outcome”
- “I am one who doesn’t really regret too much anyways. I don’t like to regret, keep going forward and learn from these mistakes”
- “I knew going in I was always going to be learning as I go”
- “making mistakes was important for me to help me grow and so I did appreciate those challenges and those pitfalls”
- “in a business there is not always ups, there is going to be more downs than there are ups. And you just have to hold on and make mini goals”
- “surround yourself with people who are supportive. Supportive in a way that if you can’t see it they are in a positive way are able to tell you what might be a factor for the challenge or the setback”
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