#49 - Colleen West (Enright Court Reporting)

Colleen West hustled her way from a tiny condo and a fax machine to a multi-million dollar exit. In this raw, inspiring episode, she shares how heartbreak fueled her business empire, why she refused to play by corporate rules, and the bold moves that doubled her revenue during COVID. If you've ever felt stuck, this story will make you rethink what’s possible.

Chapters: 

01:30 — Divorce, Babies, and No Degree
04:00 — Court Reporting School: From Survival to Skill
06:30 — Starting Her Business From a Condo
09:00 — Faking It, Fax Machines & Hustling Clients
12:00 — Balancing Growth and Motherhood
15:00 — Buying Another Business (and Mortgaging the House)
18:00 — Running Two Companies at Once
20:30 — Turning Down Bad Offers
23:00 — COVID, Free Zoom, and Doubling Revenue
26:00 — Cutting Costs & Skyrocketing Value
29:00 — The Big Offer Returns — Her Terms Win
33:00 — The Hardest Part: Due Diligence & Protecting Employees
36:00 — Signing the Deal & Emotional Goodbye
38:30 — Life After the Exit: Family, Freedom & Joy
41:00 — Final Reflections & Advice