Ep168 Building Resilience: Kelly Sundsvold's Journey from Side Hustle to Thriving Marketing Agency at Gold Bear Media

About this episode

Kelly Sundsvold shares her journey of building a marketing agency during challenging times, emphasizing resilience and sustainable growth.

Join host Matt Nettleton as he chats with Kelly Sundsvold, founder of Gold Bear Media, about launching a full-service marketing agency amid the chaos of 2020. From navigating personal health crises like her husband's paralysis and her own breast cancer diagnosis to turning a necessity-driven side gig into a profitable venture, Kelly shares motivational insights on delegation, hiring experts early, and setting boundaries for sustainable growth. Discover how embracing creativity and relationships can transform challenges into opportunities—perfect for entrepreneurs wondering if they can build a business that fuels both passion and profit. Learn more about Kelly Sundsvold and Gold Bear Media at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellysundsvold. Listen to more Indianapolis Business Leaders at https://defaultprofitable.com or subscribe to Default Profitable on your favorite podcast platform.

People in this episode

Host: Matt Nettleton

Guest: Kelly Sundsvold

Topics covered

• resilience
• entrepreneurship
• marketing agency
• personal health crises
• sustainable growth
• creativity
• relationships

Keywords

• resilience
• marketing agency
• entrepreneurship
• Gold Bear Media
• personal health crises
• sustainable growth
• creativity
• delegation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gold Bear Media

Places: 2020

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