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In this episode I talk to Stefania Laventure – the brain behind Pimp My Product and a Frankfurt based expat, originally from France.

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Ever wonder how a French expat found success with her own business in Frankfurt?

Stefania Laventure, the brilliant mind behind Pimp My Product, shares her journey from love-struck expat to agile goal-setting guru in this episode.

Listen in as Stefania reveals how she assists startups in finding focus, setting goals, and achieving them through quarter-long teamwork sessions – both remotely and on-site. Join us as we delve into the energetic world of startups and discover how a simple coffee break can lead to great insights.

Stefania’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for self-development shine through in the second part of our conversation. Learn how she honed her agile skills to help clients prioritize and focus their resources, and the challenges she faced in building her clientele and pipeline.

She also shares the value of referrals, but why it’s important to maintain control over your growth. Plus, don’t miss Stefania’s take on the delicate balance between work and family life – juggling three kids and a full-time job is no easy feat, but her 50/50 partnership with her husband makes it all possible.

Stefania I also talked about:

How she never quite felt at home in the male-dominated world of management consulting
Finding her ‘thing’ helping teams in an accelerator after her original parents co-driving kids around business idea didn’t pan out
How her Martinique roots contribute to her pragmatism
Why it took her 6 weeks(!) to send her first invoice out and mindset issues around money
The importance of in-person, offline networking and business support groups

Links Stefania mentioned in the episode:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefania-laventure/

Website: https://pimpmyproduct.de/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pimpmyproduct.de/