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#3 – Kat Cole on Grit and Controlling Your Income

Today we are joined by Kat Cole, President and COO of North America for Focus Brands which owns famous companies such as Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Cinnabon, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and more. Kat shares her life story growing up surrounded by poverty and with an alcoholic father. She also describes how her upbringing has defined her relationship with money and happiness. 

In this episode, Kat tells the valuable financial and business lessons she learned working in the restaurant industry and how she built her career to now lead multi-billion-dollar businesses. We hope you find Kat’s vulnerability inspiring and endearing as you work towards your retirement goals.

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Follow Kat Cole on Instagram and Twitter: @katcoleatl

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