Entrepreneurship is a dynamic game: being adaptable will be your greatest advantage. No business looks the same as it did when it was established. Reacting to market demands, economic shifts, personal challenges and every other hurdle thrown at us as entrepreneurs is what keep a business going.In this episode, we'll explore the essential skills of adaptability and agility in entrepreneurship, with the real-life advice and examples from established business founder Jess Hodge.Throughout the establishment and growth of her award-winning company, Resourceful Living, Jess has remained quick on her feet. From adjusting their offering in response to customer feedback, to rebuilding the operation following an arson attack on their factory, her true resilience is rooted in the knowledge that there is always a solution - there is always a way.Key Takeaways: Jess's Journey to Resourceful Living (01:44)How Job Loss Sparked an Entrepreneurial Mindset (02:49)Starting a Business From Scratch (08:16)Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (08:54)Staying True to Your Vision While Adapting to the Market (10:21)Making Business Decisions Without Emotion (13:10)Practical Tools for Hard Decisions (15:06)Surviving an Arson Attack (17:50)Back Up and Running in 90 Days (19:33)Grit vs. Perseverance — What's the Difference? (23:02)When to Stop Pushing and Start Listening (24:53)How to Build Genuine Resilience (28:27)Jess's Kitchen Bench Moment (31:41)About Jess:After many years of success in marketing and advertising, a trip to South East Asia changed everything. Seeing the plastic waste wash up on the beaches, Jess made a complete career pivot and founded a recycled plastic startup, Resourceful Living. She has grown the company into an impressive, award-winning business supplying 100% recycled materials to commercial brands across Australia, with expansion into multiple new depots expected soon.Resources: Read more about Resourceful Living: https://resourcefulliving.com.au/Connect with Jess on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jesshodge-resourcefullivingNot sure what's holding you back...?Every entrepreneur faces invisible blockers. Discover which one is at play for you so you can move forward with confidence.Take the free Homegrown CEO Blocker Quiz now. It’s quick, free, and gives you instant clarity on where to focus next. Follow this link to get started: https://liv-5cmyfuaf.scoreapp.com Join our community! Become a member of our online community and get exclusive bonus episodes, access to new episodes before general release, and premium PDFs of every episode’s key takeaways. You'll also receive practical tools and resources to fuel your professional journey, including guided challenges, forums and live sessions. Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, brought together by a mutual desire to learn from and support one another.Join now using the promo code PODCAST for 50% off your first two months! Click the link to register: https://homegrown-ceo.mn.co/landing/Got a lesson to share? We are always happy to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders! If your journey could pass on some pearls of wisdom, please do get in touch about joining us as a guest: [email protected] in this episode:Bonus ContentFor access to this episode's bonus content, including more of our conversation and a downloadable PDF of the key takeaways, join our thriving online community. Make new connections, build lasting habits, and become part of an exciting new network. Start your 7 day free trial now, and use the promo code PODCAST at the checkout for 50% off your first two months.Join the Community