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This week’s Millennial Master is Gemma Price, founder of HubGem. From taking the leap into self-employment to scaling a niche business into a global success, Gemma explains how she navigated challenges with resilience and a culture-first mindset.
In this episode, she shares her secrets for building a thriving remote team, mastering personal development, and redefining work-life balance as a parent and entrepreneur.
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Takeaways from Gemma’s interview
1️⃣ Culture is king: Hiring for culture fit is more important than experience.
2️⃣ Mindset matters: Journaling, meditation, and self-reflection are non-negotiables for success.
3️⃣ Scaling smart: Staying niche and saying no to distractions helped HubGem stand out.
4️⃣ The power of vulnerability: Authentic leadership creates trust and connection.
5️⃣ Imposter syndrome: Embrace it as part of self-growth, not a flaw to fix.
📖 Gemma’s book recommendations
Dear Female Founder by Lu Li — A collection of letters written by successful female entrepreneurs, offering heartfelt advice, reality checks, and inspiration.
The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters — A powerful guide to understanding and managing your inner “chimp” for better emotional control and resilience.
The Emotional Overdraft by Andy Brown —A deep dive into the emotional challenges of running a business and strategies for managing them effectively.
Move Fast and Fix Things by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss — A practical guide for implementing change quickly and effectively in business, with actionable insights.
Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy by Mo Gawdat — A life-changing book on achieving happiness and emotional resilience through engineering principles and mindset shifts.
In this episode we cover:
00:00 Introduction to Gemma Price
03:17 The Leap Of Faith
12:47 Navigating the Pandemic: A Turning Point for Business
22:56 Scaling Up: Building a Team and Culture
33:12 Creating a Positive Work Culture: Lessons Learned
42:56 Building a Culture-Driven Team
47:50 Hiring for Culture Fit
54:25 Personal Development and Growth
01:00:48 The Impact of Motherhood on Business
01:05:13 Sacrifices of Entrepreneurship
01:07:43 Intuitive Psychology Coaching
01:12:29 Understanding Imposter Syndrome
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