#44: Mignon Francois—How to Build a Business When You Have Absolutely, Freaking Nothing

Published: Nov. 1, 2021, 9 a.m.

How can you build your business when you have nothing? Nothing in the bank, nothing left in your fuel tank and nothing much to work with. Believe it or not, there’s a way. That’s why we invited Mignon Francois, founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, to share her story of how she started a business at one of the lowest points in her life and grew it into a $15 million empire! If you’re feeling like there’s no way you could ever succeed in your business, Mignon’s story of resilience and reinvention will give you some much needed inspiration.   Pre-order Donald Miller’s new book Hero on a Mission (available January 11, 2022) on Amazon or wherever you buy books. If the times we are living in have you feeling restless, it’s likely time to reboot your own story. How fun would it be to head into the new year with a comprehensive plan that will make your life more interesting and more meaningful? Don takes a look at the characteristics of hero’s in stories and helps you directly apply those characteristics to your life. The result: a life that gets and keeps your attention and an end to your constant restlessness. If you’re feeling restless, bored, or ready to make a serious change in your own story, pre-order Hero on a Mission on Amazon today.   Did you know The Cupcake Collection offers nationwide shipping on all cupcakes? Oh yeah! Now you can enjoy Mignon's world famous sweet treats from anywhere in the US! Go to TheCupcakeCollection.com and order today!   --   If you need help assessing what’s wrong with your business, you can hire a Business Made Simple Certified Coach at HireACoach.com. We certify the best business coaches in the world who can help you figure out exactly what’s wrong with your business then give you the tools you need to fix it. Just go to HireACoach.com today!    Every week on Business Made Simple we help you discover what’s wrong with your business then show you how to fix it.