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Ever wondered how a former Team Canada lacrosse player turns into a thriving entrepreneur? In Julie's conversation with Mandy Friend Gigliotti, they unpack her fascinating transition from athletics to real estate mogul to being the owner of multiple successful businesses.

Mandy leads The Friend Team, a team in the top 1% of Realtors in the Rochester and Upstate New York regions. Founded on the values of FAITH: Family, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork and Humility, her team will help over 200 clients, friends and families with over 50 million in sales for 2023. In the business world, Mandy is known for her entrepreneurial spirit as she is also a partner in her husband's chiropractic office, owns a daycare, is in the process of opening and laundromat and runs her coach and training business. Above all else, she loves to be known as a wife to her husband, Ed as well as a mother to her 5 children. All of her training and coaching is centered around her passion to pursue all the aspirations on her heart without compromising the relationships, people and causes that matter most.
Julie and Mandy discuss starting businesses in diverse industries, seeking industry knowledge from those who have done it before, and learning team leadership.
From playing for Team Canada to building a real estate team (00:01:53)
Mandy's experience as a lacrosse player, playing for Team Canada, and making the transition to real estate.
Quarter life crisis, implementing systems, and prioritizing personal growth (00:06:04)
Navigating Mandy's intense schedule, exploring hobbies, and overcoming the feast or famine mindset in real estate.
Starting additional businesses (00:16:09)
Mandy's venture into starting a daycare business and the challenges faced in aligning personal and professional goals.
Leadership, Delegation, and Investing in Personal Growth (00:21:24)
Mandy talks about delegating responsibilities and the process of transitioning from a hands-on role to a leadership position.
Expanding into a New Business (00:32:11)
Mandy explains the decision to expand into a laundromat business, the process of applying previous business learnings to the new venture, and seeking industry knowledge and resources.
Scaling to Seven Figures (00:36:05)
Scaling and growing businesses, exploring the decision to focus on multiple smaller businesses versus deepening investment in one larger venture, and reaching seven figures.
Balancing Work, Family, and Long-Term Business Growth (00:37:57)
Mandy explains how she manages her time between work and family, taking a slow and steady approach to business growth, and creating opportunities for others.
You can connect with Mandy on her website or on Instagram or Facebook.
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