Stroke It Guide Podcast
"Stroke It! Your Guide to Enhance every relationship, Especially You"
The podcast offers personal and professional growth advice from CEO's, CHO's and others rockin 'at life. It is for those wanting more peace, clarity, direction, passion, purpose, and happiness.
If this is you, let this podcast be your guide. This podcast will teach you how to care for yourself first then others. It will boost your confidence, self esteem and worth. You will become happy and fulfilled. So much so that you will have the power to give to others honestly and effectively.
Each episode offers positive self chatter featuring methods, tools, and coaching from Jenny herself towards creating positive mental health benefits first for yourself and then for the others around you as you lead from within your empire. Whether you use the STROKE IT guide on your spouse, your family members, your friends, or your executive, and management teams, applying what learned in these episodes will enrich how you DO LIFE with all those around you.
About the host:
Jenny Alday Townsend is a successful entrepreneur who has made it her mission to help others navigate the challenges of marriage, business ownership, and balancing both. After facing her own struggles in marriage and successfully overcoming them, she has developed a deep understanding of the complexities of relationships and the importance of effective communication. Jenny has since created The Stroke It Guide, which provides practical tools and strategies for individuals looking to improve their relationships. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, Jenny empowers her network to take control of their lives and relationships, and create a fulfilling and happy future for themselves.
Stroke It Guide Podcast
EP 192 What Winning Really Costs
In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend takes listeners on a raw and inspiring journey through the highs and lows of building her dream business, Music Compound. From trading in her Lexus, canceling luxuries, and working 80-hour weeks, to scaling a thriving 10,000 sq ft business with 30 team members, Jenny shares the real story behind entrepreneurship—the struggles, sacrifices, breakthroughs, and harvest seasons.
This episode is packed with lessons for entrepreneurs, leaders, and dreamers alike. Jenny reflects on pivotal years in her business, the personal challenges that tested her resilience, and the power of grit in sustaining a vision through both thriving and difficult times. She highlights the importance of systems, team culture, mentorship, and personal growth while balancing leadership and life’s unexpected curveballs.
Whether you’re in a grind season, rebuilding, or finally enjoying the fruit of your labor, Jenny’s insights will motivate you to stay committed, embrace growth, and plan intentionally for the future. 🌱
👉 Key themes include:
- Sacrifices required to launch a dream business
- Lessons from scaling Music Compound since 2016
- Overcoming burnout, poor hires, and financial struggles
- Navigating personal hardships while leading a company
- Building a strong team culture and systems for growth
- The power of mentorship, reflection, and vision setting
- How to embrace seasons of planting, growth, and harvest
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or someone ready to take ownership of your time and future, this episode is a must-listen.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and sacrifices made to start a business
03:15 The inspiration and early vision behind Music Compound
06:40 Building a child-focused music community and leadership skills
10:05 Launching in 2016 and the grit of the early years
13:20 Business challenges, burnout, and personal struggles
16:50 Breakthrough moments and seasons of harvest
19:30 Lessons in leadership, team culture, and mentorship
22:15 Rebuilding in 2025 and future goals for growth
25:10 Reflection on timing, patience, and hiring decisions
26:30 Final encouragement and call to action
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