Today we’d like to introduce you to Nichole Bailey.
Nichole, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the go to person for execution. I’ve always been solution-oriented, with a focus on how we can make things better. I attribute this mindset to my years in Corporate America. You learn that in order to succeed, business problems and obstacles are navigation points, reflection points not roadblocks. I leverage this approach with my clients. We can figure out anything. Giving up is not an option. Through my years in corporate sitting at key stakeholder meetings, I had an epiphany. I desired to bridge the gap in management between corporate clients and small businesses.
I recognized the only difference in sustainability is that small business don’t have the luxury of having huge advisory teams comprised of lawyers, marketers, accountants, strategists etc. Large companies can establish themselves in the marketplace and reinvent themselves continuously without impacting their bottom line. Small companies usually have one opportunity to get it right. Bailey Inc offers small business management to these firms, centralizing their advisory team to champion them to success and sustainability. I’ve been in this industry for 10+ years and the height of this global pandemic has energized my commitment even further to support small businesses. They are the lifeline of this economy. I’m here to keep them going.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
My journey along the way has been quite smooth. I’ve had amazing mentors and sponsors who helped prepare me for the next level. I’m an inquisitive learner and use the consistent approach of “what is this moment meant to teach me?” Mastering this perspective allows me to celebrate the highs and lows just the same. Every chapter in my career has taught me, filtered my outlook and shaped my destiny.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
A creative at heart, I love birthing new projects. Working with small businesses allows me to take their business goals on like my own. I roll up my sleeves and get started peeling back the layers of the onion. The product is shiny, but I want to ensure it’s sustainable. My team evaluates those areas to ensure a company can scale its business. Usually, getting to market is a top priority for companies. However, their client engagement, marketing strategies, financial management and day-to-day operations need a bit of TLC. We uncover the pain points and create a strategy to optimize those blind spots.
We’re not building just for today; we want to ensure our companies are set up for longevity. Usually, the areas that go unattended due to prioritization and capacity are the small fires burning that no one notices until the flames are uncontrollable. We come in and assess everything. My tenacity and work ethic have contributed to my success. I’m committed to thriving and bringing others along in the journey. I’ve picked up the moniker ‘Grace Under Fire’ from clients. This speaks to my ability to keep a level head and always lead from a place of encouragement. When business owners trust you with their most prized position, you have to treat it like it’s your own. You have to encourage them to keep going, striving and optimizing. Giving them recommendations doesn’t change the landscape. Showing them how to execute paves the way for their success. My career for Fortune 100 giants American Express, Chase & Morgan Stanley has prepared me for this moment.
Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
My tenacity and work ethic have contributed to my success. I’m committed to thriving and bringing others along in the journey. I’ve picked up the moniker ‘Grace Under Fire’ from clients. This speaks to my ability to keep a level head and always lead from a place of encouragement. When business owners trust you with their most prized position, you have to treat it like it’s your own. You have to encourage them to keep going, striving and optimizing. Giving them recommendations doesn’t change the landscape. Showing them how to execute paves the way for their success.
Contact Info:
- Email: Info@thebaileyinc.com
- Website: www.thebaileyinc.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebaileyinc/
Image Credits
Collis Photography
