How she shines: Missy mentors other women in their businesses, guiding everyone she comes into contact with. Her commitment to always learn and grow led her to become elected President in her first year of joining a BNI group. Missy also champions sustainability, looking for the best green products for her customers. Outside of work, she is very involved with her community—at schools, the fire department, and churches—donating products when she can. She even started a Community Thanksgiving meal, an dis the Founder and President of the local Fire foundation.
Years in the industry: 6 years
Job responsibilities: Missy does it all by running her own company.
Career path: Missy went from being a Juvenile Detention Officer to working with people with disabilities, helping them live on their own and running group homes, to being laid off after 12 years of service. Missy's mom then got her involved in a janitorial supply and equipment company, and when she took the word "sales" out of her vocabulary, she succeeded tremendously.
Best advice received: Always be the person you are, helping others, and you will succeed in your business!
Fun fact: Missy had ZERO knowledge and experience in the successful/growing business she now owns/runs.