08/16/2026
Michelle Scott started as a speech-language pathologist. Now she's building a medical sterilization company and sitting at the table with FDA working groups.
Watch the full podcast episode here - https://youtu.be/1Wtw-eZd50U
She carried two things over from her first business that have lead to the initial success of her second business, and they matter regardless of industry.
First: Be an effective problem solver, and stay flexible. In speech-language pathology, you're constantly figuring out the best way to help your patient. That same mindset works when you're entering a completely new field. You assess, you adjust, you keep moving.
Second: Build relationships before you need them. Michelle didn't wait until she had a perfect pitch. She showed up at industry events. She had conversations. She learned from people who'd been there longer. Those connections introduced her to the committees and working groups that shape the industry. She has spent time building relationships that have turned into business opportunities.
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