Jane Wesman is a president of Jane Wesman Public Relations, Inc. a consulting firm that serves the book publishing industry and has worked with some of the world’s top business leaders.  We discuss: From employment to entrepreneurship [2:56] Why being passionate about your business is not enough to get you going [5:05] How commitment to business has changed over the last 30 years [7:00] Pushed out at age 50: Celebrate and know yourself [8:56] When it is the right time to join a mastermind group [12:02] How new entrepreneurs can[not] accelerate the sales process [14:23] An inspiring example of supporting women entrepreneurs [17:47] Why you should sit down and write a business blueprint [18:47]

She is also the author of Dive Right In - The Sharks Won't Bite: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Success, which is called "a clear and concise blueprint for the tasks of operating a business" by The New York Times.  Jane served as president of the New York City chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners for four years and was named a Woman of Influence by the New York Business Journal. Her articles have appeared in entrepreneur.com and other business websites and magazines. A graduate of Simmons University, Jane is currently writing her second book of advice for entrepreneurs. Learn more about Jane at http://www.wesmanpr.com/ (http://www.wesmanpr.com), https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-wesman-9014619 (LinkedIn), https://twitter.com/JWPRInc (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/wesmanpr/ (Facebook). Brief Description of Gift Win an autographed copy of Jane’s book Dive Right In - The Sharks Won't Bite: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Success URL for Free Gift Send a message to David via https://smashingtheplateau.com/contact/ (https://smashingtheplateau.com/contact/) Thank You to Our Sponsor: KazSource Build connections with your audience through amazing content marketing http://www.kazcm.com/ (www.KazCM.com)