Failure Fueled Her: How Krista Walsh Built a Business From the Ground Up

What if the lowest point of your life turned out to be the foundation for your biggest success? In this episode, we explore how Krista Walsh went from being fired three times in six months to building the first woman-owned collection agency in Atlantic Canada.

Guest Introduction: Meet Krista Walsh—founder of KC Collect, award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and unapologetically real entrepreneur. Her story is one of grit, guts, and good old-fashioned hustle.

Episode Summary: In this candid and energizing conversation, Krista shares how early failures forced her to discover her true strengths, how necessity and grit launched her entrepreneurial journey, and how asking for help became her greatest business superpower.

We cover:

• How Krista’s failures pushed her to uncover a hidden talent—and build a business around it
• The humble beginnings of KC Collect (think milk crates and $7 phone lines!)
• Why one red folder and one brave ask turned into a 400+ client roster
• The role of mentorship in overcoming self-doubt How grit, persistence, and being bold can open doors—even to major corporate contracts
• Why aligning with the right people and embracing tech helped her scale without burnout Marketing

Strategy Takeaway: This episode is a crash course in the power of grassroots marketing, persistence, and building credibility through referrals and relationships. If you’ve ever felt like a failure or been afraid to ask for help, Krista’s story will light a fire under you.

Resources Mentioned:

Krista’s Website: kccollect.com

Krista’s Book: Stories from a Debt Collector (Available on Amazon or her website for signed copies)

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