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Published: Oct. 22, 2015, 8 a.m.

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Amber Lambke is the president of Maine Grains located in Skowhegan, Maine. The company is housed at the Somerset Grist Mill. The Mill provides a space for farmers, entrepreneurs, and community members to assemble and operate a variety of programs and businesses. The Somerset Grist Mill is nationally recognized as one of the country\'s emerging rural \\u201cfood hubs.\\u201d Amber is also the executive director of the Maine Grain Alliance Market, a mom, wife, former speech-language pathologist, home baker and passionate gardener. \\xa0

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Secret \\u2013 timesaving technique

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Amber surrounds herself with mentors \\u2013 find those with experiences you haven\\u2019t had. ONWARD!

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Daily habit that contributes to success

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Engage in self-talk \\u2013 Amber encourages herself through the rough times.

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Could have ruined your business \\u2013 but now \\u2013 an invaluable learning experience

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Amber had grain that wasn\'t performing for her customers \\u2013 and Amber tells the whole story here.

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Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful

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\\u201cOvercome your self-doubt and fear of failure \\u2013 try new things.\\u201d

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Most influential lesson learned from a mentor

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\\u201cDon\\u2019t be afraid to think large \\u2013 analyze your competitors and see your strengths.\\u201d \\xa0

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Final Round \\u2013 \\u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\\u201d

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What systems would you go back and put into place sooner?

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I would have imagined five years out \\u2013 imagine what your dream team looks like.

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What one strategy or \\u201crecipe\\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?

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Communicate with your team \\u2013 be clear with you mission.

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How to exceed expectations and add the most value?

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An individual would be one with our goal \\u2013 they need to be heading the same direction we are.

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What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?

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1. Solve problems one step at a time \\u2013 every step forward is a step forward
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2. Celebrate the small successes \\u2013 these successes are the way forward
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How best to connect with Amber:

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• mainegrains.com
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