81 - From State Government to CEO: Renita Bowman's Journey to 'We Made It Tallahassee'

In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset podcast, powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, host Mark McNees sits down with ReNita Bowman, founder and CEO of 'We Maid It Tallahassee.' Renita shares her inspiring journey from working in state government to launching a successful janitorial company during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses her entrepreneurial influences, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she learned through the Jim Moran Institute's Small Business Executive Program. Renita also highlights her company's variety of services and the importance of customer satisfaction, all while reflecting on the impact of recent tragic events on the FSU community.

00:00 Introduction to the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast
00:07 Meet Renita Bowman: Founder of We Made It
00:50 The Journey to Entrepreneurship
02:10 Influences and Early Life
03:45 From State Government to Business Owner
06:09 Starting and Scaling the Business
07:22 Challenges and Learning Experiences
10:31 The Jim Moran Institute Experience
12:37 Ensuring Customer Satisfaction
14:13 Customer Compliment That Meant a Lot
15:02 What is Compassionate Cleaning?
15:55 A Heartfelt Customer Story
17:33 Vision for the Future
18:28 Challenges in Business Growth
20:41 Marketing Strategies
23:10 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
25:45 Condolences and Community Support
29:08 Conclusion and Call to Action