Colleen West hustled her way from a tiny condo and a fax machine to a multi-million dollar exit. In this raw, inspiring episode, she shares how heartbreak fueled her business empire, why she refused to play by corporate rules, and the bold moves that doubled her revenue during COVID. If you've ever felt stuck, this story will make you rethink what’s possible.   Chapters:  01:30 — Divorce, Babies, and No Degree04:00 — Court Reporting School: From Survival to Skill06:30 — Starting Her Business From a Condo09:00 — Faking It, Fax Machines & Hustling Clients12:00 — Balancing Growth and Motherhood15:00 — Buying Another Business (and Mortgaging the House)18:00 — Running Two Companies at Once20:30 — Turning Down Bad Offers23:00 — COVID, Free Zoom, and Doubling Revenue26:00 — Cutting Costs & Skyrocketing Value29:00 — The Big Offer Returns — Her Terms Win33:00 — The Hardest Part: Due Diligence & Protecting Employees36:00 — Signing the Deal & Emotional Goodbye38:30 — Life After the Exit: Family, Freedom & Joy41:00 — Final Reflections & Advice