450 Alicia Long : Co-Founder & CEO of Nutr

Overcoming Challenges

Alicia Long, co-founder and CEO of Nutr, shares her journey of overcoming entrepreneurial challenges. She reflects on the early days of her business, where securing $300,000 in sales felt monumental, and how her perspective on challenges evolved as the company grew 1. Alicia emphasizes the importance of resilience, stating, "I am unwilling to give up that I will start over from scratch as many times as it takes to get where I want to be" 2. Her experiences, including selling cable door-to-door, taught her perseverance and the value of embracing challenges as opportunities for growth 3.

   

Networking

Networking has played a crucial role in Alicia's success with Nutr. She believes in the power of persistence, noting that each new opportunity is a fresh start, regardless of past rejections 4. Alicia's willingness to reach out for help and connect with other entrepreneurs has been instrumental in her journey. She shares, "I think we all at some point need help...when we connect with other people who have been through that route before, I just feel like we can connect and, oh, I'm not alone" 5. This mindset has helped her build a supportive network that fuels her confidence and growth.