"Cashing out her 401(k) to turn a side hustle into a brand, Tamara Keefe left her corporate job to fully commit to her artisan ice cream business, Clementine's. The transition was fueled by her passion for ice cream and the support of a friend who encouraged her to pursue her dream."
"Participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program in 2018 was a game-changer for Keefe. It provided her with essential education, capital, and support resources, helping her to refine her business and growth plan with a level of rigor that was crucial in the early stages."
"Reflecting on her journey, Keefe wishes she had hired more senior-level people sooner. She learned the value of bringing in skilled leaders to share the operational load and emphasizes the importance of investing in coaching for leadership and management."
Tamara Keefe, after years of corporate burnout, started making ice cream as a comfort project. Encouraged by a friend, she drafted a business plan for Clementine's Ice Cream and left her corporate job to pursue it full-time. Keefe participated in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, which significantly aided her business planning and growth. She reflects on the importance of hiring skilled leaders earlier and investing in coaching for better management practices as key lessons learned in her entrepreneurial journey.
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