How to Pivot Your Business During Crisis with Colleen Bennett
Ready to break free from the corporate grind and unlock real growth as a digital entrepreneur? In this episode of Invest in Yourself: the Digital Entrepreneur Podcast, host Phil Better sits down with Colleen Bennett, a dynamic interior designer, global business founder, and serial entrepreneur. Colleen shares her remarkable journey from corporate roles in the luxury furniture industry to building multi-country design startups, launching sustainable brands, and scaling her digital business—proving that bold mindset shifts and creative branding are essential for thriving in the modern entrepreneurial landscape. Colleen’s story is packed with actionable insights on overcoming mindset barriers, building international businesses from the ground up, and using digital strategies—including 3D design and virtual teams—for rapid scaling and monetization. She offers practical advice on hiring, effective team management, and the realities of balancing growth with personal well-being. Whether you’re in the early startup phase or looking to scale your business through innovative branding and SEO tactics, this episode delivers inspiring, real-world takeaways on how to leverage your unique skills and experiences for next-level success.
Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast · Colleen Bennett, Phil Better
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Show Notes
In this episode of Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast, your host Phil Better, The Podcast Mogul, sits down with Colleen Bennett—a globe-trotting luxury design maven, logistics powerhouse, and a self-made entrepreneur who’s literally designed castles, homes for presidents, and even braved starting a business the day Bear Stearns crashed (yes, really).
Together, they run wild through the unforgettable story of Colleen’s rise from accidentally flunking the LSATs to bootstrapping international design firms across Central and South America, surviving shipping mishaps, expanding into 3D digital design, and scaling her business Stateside—all while redefining what it means to build a brand (and sanity) during a global pandemic.
What You’ll Learn:
🌟 Discover how Colleen navigated launching a business in the middle of a financial meltdown
🌟 Learn the secrets to hiring (and managing) a powerhouse international team—fast
🌟 Find out how leveraging chaos, creative thinking, and 3D design helped Colleen turn pandemic uncertainty into explosive growth (did someone say 50 clients in two years?)
Whether you’re looking to break the “corporate chains,” ready to open your first business in unpredictable times, or just need a nudge to believe you’re resilient enough for anything—this episode gives you a front row seat to both the glamour and grit of modern entrepreneurship (with a few hilarious detours along the way).
About Our Guest:
Colleen Bennett is an award-winning entrepreneur, luxury interior designer, and founder of CBD Design Firm. With decades of daring international experience (and a few wild stories involving hotels, pandemics, and stuffing sofas through questionable doors), she’s a go-to for turning any vision—no matter how outlandish—into reality. Follow Colleen at cbbdesignfirm.com or @cbbdesignfirm on Instagram and Facebook.
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Embark on a transformative journey with "Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast," an illustrious and award-winning series tailored for dreamers trapped in the corporate grind. Hosted by the dynamic Podcast Mogul Phil Better, this podcast serves as a guiding light for ambitious millennials yearning to break free from the corporate shackles and rediscover the liberating dreams of their childhood.Phil Better engages in insightful conversations with Digital Entrepreneurs hailing from diverse corners of the globe and various industries. Tune in as they unravel the secrets of successful entrepreneurship and delve into the art of self-investment. Uncover the essential skills, mindset shifts, and strategies to forge your path to financial freedom and fulfillment.If you're a 30-year-old visionary seeking an escape from the corporate maze, longing for the tranquil life promised in your youth, this podcast is your compass. Join us as we explore the untapped possibilities at your fingertips, and let the stories of thriving entrepreneurs inspire you to carve out your destiny. It's time to break free, invest in yourself, and turn those childhood dreams into a reality. Welcome to a world where your aspirations take center stage.
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