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64: Should You Share Your Business Vision with Others or Keep It Quiet?

64: Should You Share Your Business Vision with Others or Keep It Quiet?

Behind Their Success: Advice For Entrepreneurs
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<p>Has anyone ever told you to give up on your dream?&nbsp;</p> <p>Today we talk with Dr. Sandy Breece, an inspiring educator, author, and entrepreneur. Over 33 years ago, Dr. Breece set out to create a school that met the individual needs of her son and other kinesthetic learners. Her journey led to the founding of Telesis Preparatory Academy, which has grown from nine students in a single room to a full-scale educational institution serving preschool through high school students.</p> <p>Dr. Breece shares the challenges she faced, including skepticism from peers, the need for flexibility, and the importance of community support. Her story is a powerful reminder to all entrepreneurs and small business owners to stay determined and never give up on their dreams.</p> <p><b>Key Takeaways:</b></p> <ul> <li><em>Follow Your Passion:</em> Dr. Brees emphasizes the importance of not listening to naysayers and staying true to your dream.</li> <li><em>Flexibility is Key:</em> As the school evolved, Dr. Brees adapted her approach, including changing the school's name and expanding its mission.</li> <li><em>Power of Community:</em> Dr. Brees highlights how community support was instrumental in growing her school and finding innovative solutions, like hiring a science teacher from India.</li> <li><em>Be Determined:</em> Her mantra of "never give up" helped her push through obstacles and build a thriving educational community.</li> </ul> <p><b>Connect with Dr. Sandy Brees:</b></p> <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.telesis-academy.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3481132&amp;type=d&amp;pREC_ID=2391572" rel="nofollow">Telesis Preparatory Academy&nbsp;</a></li> <li>Phone: 928-706-8663</li> </ul> <p><b>Key points:</b> small business, entrepreneurs, business stories, education, school founders, perseverance, community support</p> <p><b>Connect with us!</b></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/padensquires/" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089855132002" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> <br><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paden_squires?_t=8c9Y6clVxAQ&amp;_r=1" rel="nofollow">Tiktok</a> <br><a href="https://www.padensquires.com/" rel="nofollow">Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.squirestaxplanning.com/" rel="nofollow"><b>Squires Tax Planning</b></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.squirestaxplanning.com/tax-checklist" rel="nofollow"><b>The Ultimate Tax Checklist</b></a></p> <p><a href="https://thesquirestaxoptimizationscore.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow"><b>Tax Savings Quiz</b></a></p> <p><br></p>