Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Amanda Gurgel, Founder of Beyond-Counseling, located in Sunrise, FL, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are a comprehensive counseling group of licensed mental health professionals here for you or a loved one struggling with mental health. Beyond-Counseling welcomes our clients with genuineness, empathy, and a safe place for healing. We serve Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Couples.
Tell us about yourself
Hello, my name is Amanda Gurgel, the founder of Beyond-Counseling, and a licensed mental health provider. Over the last ten years, I have had the pleasure of helping individuals, children, and families find growth and success in their personal lives. I founded Beyond-Counseling in September 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Globally, we were all facing a very difficult and unprecedented time in our lives. I witnessed the impact it had on my personal life and those around me. I was inspired to help our community grow and heal by strengthening the mental health support systems.
What motivates me as a clinician and a leader every day is the impact I can have on the lives of others. I find joy and passion in helping others find their life's purpose while healing any blockages that prevent them from reaching their fullest potential.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
As a business owner, my biggest accomplishment is the development of efficient processes for sustainability and leadership skills. Through the process, it is essential to make sure that all your standard operating processes are aligned with your company's culture, clients, and employees. Leadership skills are essential for managing the team and the company's purpose and culture.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
I think one of the most difficult challenges as a business owner is finding a balance between personal life and professional life. When you start your business, it is easy to focus more on your professional life than on other areas. However, through this process, I realized everything in my personal and professional life needs attention and intention for success. There will be some days that personal life will take more attention or vice versa. The secret is to go with the ebb and flow while executing the priorities.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Create a business plan. I used the nonprofit organization called Score.org. I was assigned a Business Coach that helped me create a business plan! We met on a weekly basis for free! I received great coaching and insight regarding the operations, strategies, business plan, and so much more. It's essential to have a coach and resources.
- Love what you do with all your heart! Being an entrepreneur is not always easy! However, the love will keep you going during the challenges.
- Your mistakes are your greatest assets! Turn your lessons into blessings! I know that might sound crazy, but you will learn so much about yourself and what you need to do right during this process. So be patient with the ebb and flow. Don't forget to have fun! It is so easy to lose your identity as an entrepreneur. Remember, every day is a new day to create, learn, and apply your daily lessons.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.beyond-counseling.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondCounselingFL
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_counseling/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-counselingfl/
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