Determination and Mentorship: From Immigrant to Empowering Entrepreneur

Jessica Quintero Howard is the founder and general manager of Turnkey Cleaning, a residential and commercial cleaning company focusing on vacant properties. Originally from San Andres Island, Colombia, Jessica migrated to the United States and pursued the American dream with ambition and a growth mindset. She has a strong background in business strategies, organizational development, operations, sustainability, and corporate finance. Jessica is known for her dedication to empowering women, training and developing skilled cleaning professionals, and giving back to the community by assisting those struggling with hoarding issues. SHOW SUMMARY In this episode, Robert Pizzini discusses leadership and business strategies with Jessica Quintero Howard. Jessica shares her journey from starting a cleaning company to transitioning into commercial cleaning projects and empowering other women to start their own cleaning businesses. They delve into the importance of effective leadership, communication, and building trust within teams. Jessica also talks about her commitment to personal growth and embracing challenges for professional development. Key themes include Jessica's resilient upbringing on a small island, her entrepreneurial spirit, the impact of COVID-19 on her business strategy, and her dedication to helping the Latin community start their own businesses. The episode showcases Jessica's leadership philosophy centered around leading by example, fostering open communication, and empowering her team through mentorship and guidance. Learn about all of these and more nuggets of insight in this latest episode of the Elevate Your Leadership podcast. KEY TAKEAWAYS Jessica's journey from starting a cleaning company to empowering other women to establish their own businesses. The significance of leading by example and creating a culture of trust within teams. The impact of COVID-19 on Jessica's business strategy and the transition to vacant property cleaning. The importance of effective communication, asking the right questions, and active listening in leadership. Jessica's commitment to personal growth, resilience, and perseverance in pursuing her goals. QUOTES "Lead by example and always learn something before teaching it to others." "Effective communication and asking the right questions are essential for guiding team members in the right direction." "The Latin community is full of smart, hardworking individuals striving for the American dream." "Building trust with team members starts with genuine care and support for their growth and development." "Completing challenges like the 75 Hard program requires perseverance and dedication to personal growth." Get to know more about Jessica Quintero Howard: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-quintero-howard/ About Robert: Robert is a #1 Best Selling Author, Speaker, Award-Winning CEO, and above all, a Leadership Coach by heart. Join Robert and together you will lead with confidence, unify your team, and expand your comfort zone. Where to find Robert: Website - https://robertpizzini.com/ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-your-leadership/id1547181480 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqx9fuoZnq0--c1ttdckwLg  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices