Women in Business

Inspirational quotes from successful businesswomen in Denton County

by Steve Gamel

Kimberley Shanklin, Kimberley Shanklin - Shanklin Law

Hold onto your integrity even when it costs you relationships because your reputation is everything in business!

I learned early on in my career that it was easy to gain tons of clients with the lure of telling them what they wanted to hear and making false promises, but when clients asked me for my opinion I offered the truth- even when I knew it may cost me that client. Then suddenly I noticed those clients coming back to me after a horrible experience with someone who didn’t deliver. Then those clients referred clients who had bad experiences and didn’t trust lawyers and it was now people seeking me out based on reputation.

By knowing my worth I’m able to fight for my clients who trust me to help them with serious life-changing decisions and those clients spread the word that I am an attorney that will always be honest about what results I can deliver,

even when it’s not what they might not want to hear. The same holds true with how I handle work relationships. I know how to do my job well, I don’t compromise my integrity, don’t back down from a challenge, don’t tolerate being disrespected, and give God all the praise for the strength in tough times. I know that if I hold true to who I am as a person I will be successful. I love working with positive people who encourage one another. I’m not concerned with the haters or their agendas because I honestly just don’t have time for it.

Luckily, I am blessed to work with some truly amazing men and women who spend countless hours trying to help people in need and these friends take me for what I am knowing I will always be there for them whenever they need me.

“Hold onto your integrity even when it costs you relationships because your reputation is everything in business!”

Kim Cloud Skidmore, Cloud 9 Salon & Spa

I love being an entrepreneur! There are so many aspects of business ownership that bring me joy every day! I enjoy being behind the chair and making my customers look and feel beautiful. Strong relationships have been built over many years in the salon business.

My favorite part of being a business owner is leadership. Influencing the talented team at Cloud 9 and watching them gain momentum and success is delightful. My goal each day is to provide a stable environment for them to flourish in.

I believe that strong women in today’s business world are seen as movers and shakers! Consistency and persistence are keys to success in this modern world. Many great mentors have taught me nuggets of wisdom to encourage and motivate me. Leadership inspires me every day to share and duplicate. I want to make a difference in the business world!

Kim Gronberg, Gronberg Orthodontics

“I think a roadblock is thinking that life is unfair and having a victim mentality. First of all, life is not going to be fair, whether you are a man or a woman. So get over that! I feel like the biggest determinate of how “successful” you will be is your own attitude. I think the women who are truly successful don’t have time to talk or think about potential obstacles for them because they are too busy just doing what needs to be done! If you have a goal and want to achieve it, just do it. You are the main person who can hold yourself back.”

“Just know it’s going to be a lot of work – but anything in life that is worthwhile is going to be a lot of work. Not everything is going to go 100% right – there will be a lot of tears. Just take each day as it comes, repeat the things that are working, and quickly re-evaluate and change the things that aren’t working. Sometimes, we think we have to plan everything out perfectly before we get started. But I would say successful business owners many times are more of a “Ready, Fire, Aim” than “Ready, Aim, Fire.” Don’t waste years overanalyzing every small detail.”

Debbie Sardone, Buckets & Bows Maid Service

“As a cleaning business owner, I had very few obstacles associated with being a woman. I think cleaning has always been perceived as “women’s work” so no one got in my way. But, when I was ready to invest in my growth, a local Flower Mound bank would only give me a business loan if my husband co-signed. I refused and decided to grow my business without the loan. It worked out.”

“Give, give, give. Struggling business owners tend to be desperate, and giving is the last thing they have on their mind. If you want to grow beyond your wildest dreams become an authentic giver. This doesn’t always have to be monetary. Find ways to give and serve others, not sparingly, but in abundance. When you give in abundance you reap in abundance. When you give sparingly you reap in scarcity. Adopt the go-givers mindset and you will be successful. Just don’t mistake giving for being a door mat; there is a difference.”