46: Jennifer Hudson: How Learning to Say No Changed Everything in Business

“Collaboration happens at the top, competition happens at the bottom.” - Jennifer Hudson

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Episode Summary: In this episode of True Grime Stories, I sit down with Jennifer Hudson, owner of Hudson Property Services, to talk about the power of saying “no” in business. Jennifer shares her journey from taking on every job—even ones that drained her energy and resources—to learning how to say no to the wrong opportunities and yes to the right clients. By setting boundaries, focusing on her ideal clients, and making smarter choices, Jennifer transformed her business into a thriving and sustainable company. Her story is a reminder that growth doesn’t come from doing everything—but from doing the right things.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

• Jennifer’s early struggles with saying “yes” to every job and client
• How saying “no” helped her attract the right clients and opportunities
• The importance of setting boundaries in business growth
• Lessons learned from starting fresh and refocusing her business
• Building confidence to walk away from jobs that don’t align with your vision
• How saying “yes” to the right things fuels sustainable growth
• Jennifer’s advice to business owners who feel stuck taking on the wrong clients

Guest’s Information: 

• Learn more about Hudson Property Services at: www.hpsproperties.com
• CBF (Cleaning Business Fundamentals) – A business coaching program that helped understand what was missing and how to build systems that actually work.

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