S1-ep-11 Paths to Success: Embracing Varied Experiences
In this episode, we invited Dee Kerr to share her rich career experience, from an engineer in the technology industry to an entrepreneur in the education industry, and now to becoming a leader in the literary publishing industry. Currently, she serves as a publishing consultant for Greenleaf Book Group. As a multi-disciplinary entrepreneur, she believes that learning multi-dimensional professional skills is crucial to creating a successful business, and emphasizes the importance of dealing with investors and establishing partnerships. Kerr, who founded SteamMtrax, a start-up in the education field, said that while it was exciting to receive investment in the early stages of a business, as a young founder, she learned to slow down when working with investors and seek the advice of professional lawyers when necessary. To help, it’s important to make sure you understand the fine print of your contract. As a female entrepreneur, Kerr takes the initiative to push herself out of her comfort zone and does not set limits on herself, which helps her better realize her potential. At the end of the show, Kerr also talked about the importance of writing a book as a business driver and how to use a book to build your brand and influence.