Created by Quinton Yeldell, a southern podiatrist, and his business savvy belle (Krystle Ford), Southern Hospitality is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based natural foot care line that focuses on preventative care-all with a southern charm. Their products are foot-focused but are appropriate for use over the entire body.
Entrepreneurial Role Models:
John Paul DeJoria
When business started difficulties overcame:
“I didn’t realise how quickly my dream will become a reality, when I had what I call my light bulb moment about the cream when I was a student I kind of just figured that would be something that would be much more long term than it turned out to be, I thought it would be at least 5-10 plus years before I acted on that or did anything with it seriously”…[Listen for More]
Favourite Books:
The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage book by Daymond Johnand Daniel PaisnerFavourite Quote:
“When you pray, move your feet”
Recommended Online Resources:
The Dieline – is the industry s source for daily package design branding inspiration, resources, news, conferences, events, and awards
Best Advice to Other Entrepreneurs:
“Great leaders should also be great followers if that makes sense, you should realise that just because you’re in charge you don’t always have all of the answers, you’re not always right. You should associate with great people, let them shine, let them show their level of expertise and be willing to follow them when the time is right. You can still be the overseer, make the final call but you have to humble yourself to the point where you understand that these people bring something to the table as well”…[Listen for More]
More About Quinton Yeldell:
Neil’s Quote at the Beginning:
“People used to grow up in small communities where folk wisdom was passed down. But we don’t live there anymore. We can’t go next door to your aunt and ask her for the answers.” Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Other Quotes From the Chat with Quinton Yeldell:
- “If I have this idea I have to run with it even if that means it doesn’t succeed something is going to come of this idea but I’ll never know that if I don’t do anything with it”
- “Make your mistakes when nobody is looking so once the spotlight is on you everything appears that you’ve been there before”
- “Take affordable next steps”
- “Don’t feel like you have to do things because other people are doing things”
- “Maintain that tunnel vision”
- “If success was easy you’d have a lot more people who were successful”
- “Life slammed a door shut and he climbed through the window”
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