Sometimes you just walk into the right room at the right time. I am not an avid reader, but I do believe intuition, just as much as opportunity, has a way of leading you where you need to be. That is exactly how I feel about Take It Personal by David Grutman.
I happened to be in the right room, picked up this book, and from the moment I started it, I was hooked. Truthfully, I listened to it on audiobook while cleaning my house, and I could not put it down. That alone says a lot, especially coming from someone who is not a big reader.
Having spent many years in the service industry, I was especially impressed by David’s attention to detail. Even the way he presented the seven principles of being an effective team member felt familiar to me in the best way. It reminded me of the kind of training and standards you see in hospitality and in environments that are innovative, high-performing, and constantly pushing the envelope.
What stood out most was the format of the book. It tells a story, but it also gives you something real to stop, process, and learn from. It is the kind of book that delivers solid business advice without feeling heavy or forced. If you take the time to really sit with some of the pauses and points throughout, there is a lot you can break down and apply.
I was genuinely impressed with the entire experience be took me on in his book, I could only imagine to site is restaurant— the structure, the chapters, the message, and the delivery. I had already left a five-star review when I first purchased it, but this is my follow-up after finishing it, and I can honestly say I was overly impressed.
I highly recommend Take It Personal. At around 200 pages, it is a light, approachable read, but it still leaves you with a lot to think about. For someone like me, who does not usually fly through books, that says everything.
Sometimes you just walk into the right room at the right time. I am not an avid reader, but I do believe intuition, just as much as opportunity, has a way of leading you where you need to be. That is exactly how I feel about Take It Personal by David Grettman.
I happened to be in the right room, picked up this book, and from the moment I started it, I was hooked.
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My advice to young women entering this industry is to lean into genuine collaboration. Growing together creates momentum, energy, and opportunity that you simply can’t build alone. Support one another, share knowledge openly, and don’t view other women as competition — that mindset is how real growth happens. And listen — because everything is so fluid right now. Even with years of experience and discernment, I approach each day with the mindset of learning, absorbing as much information as possible to stay ahead and adapt.
One of the biggest challenges — and opportunities — in my field right now is trust. Too many businesses come to us after they’ve already been overcharged, locked into bad contracts, or promised results that never came. In my experience, roughly 70% of clients have been taken advantage of before finding the right support.
That creates a powerful opportunity to reach people before they have a bad experience — to educate them early, set realistic expectations, and build relationships rooted in transparency and long-term value instead of quick sales.
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are hard work, passion, and leading by example. I strive to show dedication and integrity in everything I do — not only for my own growth, but to set a meaningful example for my children, and the generations that follow.
Inspiring future generations to value commitment, purpose, and perseverance is central to how I approach life and work. And just as important as passing those values down, I come from a place rich in meaningful experiences. I want to be able to provide those same experiences — and opportunities — for my daughters, creating a life rooted in both purpose and joy.
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