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20 mogul moms The brand Re-coder “My kids are very much a part of my business. They all hold roles at my events. I have always been committed to making them the reason and NOT the excuse why I couldn’t make things happen.” MMIA: When did you decide to become an entrepreneur? KELLIE: As a child I was always selling something to make money whether it was lemonade, pencils or candy at school. I would go to the boardwalk on the weekends and win prizes that I could go back to school and sell. I think I have been an entrepreneur my entire life but officially at 22. MMIA: How long did it take you to go from business idea to actually seeing income? KELLIE: Instantly. I started my journey in the MLM industry and I got my first check the following week. I can monetize ideas very quickly and that’s an area of business I really pride myself in. MMIA: Do you ever regret your decision to become a full-time entrepreneur? KELLIE: Never ever ever! I went full time at 24 and have never looked back. It’s been one of the best decisions I have made in my entire life! MMIA: How do you balance the roles of mommy and entrepreneur? KELLIE: My kids are very much a part of my business. They all hold roles at my events. I have always been committed to making them the reason and NOT the excuse why I couldn’t make things happen. We all build our vision boards together and have common goals so that they feel a sense of ownership to our businesses. They will always know that when we work hard we get to play hard too! remind them from time to time when I take them to school and when we are on vacation during a work or school week that none of that would be possible if we didn’t work for ourselves. MMIA: Take us through a typical day in your life. KELLIE: • Lay in bed for at least 1 minutes and meditate 0 • Check Facebook • Go for a walk • Coffee! • Right to work by 9 • Love breaks all throughout day with hubby • Cook dinner around 5 • Family Time • Prepare for next day MMIA: What’s your advice to curious moms who are on the fence about becoming an entrepreneur? KELLIE: Start something on the side while still keeping your job. Take the money earned and keep reinvesting in your business, in particular in branding and marketing. Learn how to speak and sell. The person on stage is the one who makes the money! Get around like minded, forward thinking entrepreneurs as much as possible by attending events and think tank groups. Your income will never exceed your personal development so keep reading and growing yourself as a leader. The E-Myth Revisited is one of my favorite business books along with the 4 Hour Work Week. Last of all, never ever ever quit! Winners never quit, quitters never win! MMIA: How do your children feel about mommy being an entrepreneur? KELLIE: They don’t always understand the freedom that it provides so I Kellie Kuecha Instagram & Twitter: @kelliekuecha August /September 2014 Subscribe at mmiamagazine.com | 45