Freed Stories: Turning Five and Six Figure Businesses into Seven and Eight Figure Legacies This podcast shines a light on everyday entrepreneurs and business owners who are scaling their ventures to new heights. Each episode features a member of our community sharing their Freed Story - a journey of challenges, breakthroughs, and invaluable insights. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, these real stories of grit, determination, and creativity will educate and inspire you. Join us as we explore the diverse paths founders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners take to achieve their unique personal and professional freedom. Freed Stories is your companion on the entrepreneurial journey, proving that while the road may be challenging, you don’t have to travel it alone. Tune in for practical wisdom, innovative strategies, and the motivation to turn your business dreams into reality
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Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Episode 36: In this episode of Freed Stories, we sit down with Jennifer Peters, founder of Just Be Kitchen, Colorado’s largest gluten-free restaurant group. Jennifer, who was selected as a May 2024 Freed Fellow, shares her journey from corporate marketing roles at companies like Xerox and KPMG to revolutionizing the restaurant industry with a fast-casual, anti-inflammatory approach to food.
Jennifer shares her personal journey, transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship, and the motivation behind Just Be Kitchen, which offers food free of gluten, seed oils, refined sugar, soy, corn, peanuts, and legumes—designed for those with allergies or simply looking for healthy, flavorful options. Jennifer’s story is one of resilience, community building, and redefining how we think about healthy food without compromising on taste.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Leverage Your Strengths When Transitioning to Entrepreneurship: Jennifer’s background in corporate marketing and systems management helped her set up scalable systems early in her business, which became essential as Just Be Kitchen grew.
- Resilience Is Critical to Success: From navigating personal challenges to dealing with banking setbacks and scaling difficulties, Jennifer’s journey demonstrates the importance of resilience in entrepreneurship.
- Community is Key: Jennifer emphasizes how her restaurant has built a passionate community, not only of people with dietary restrictions but also those focused on health and wellness. She highlights the power of fostering connection through shared experiences and wellness events.
Connect with Jennifer Peters:
- Website: https://www.justbekitchen.com/
- Instagram: @justbekitchen - https://www.instagram.com/justbekitchen
- Facebook: Just Be Kitchen - https://www.facebook.com/justbekitchen
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