#097 – Paying It Forward with Kindness to Build a $1.2MM Community with Rosie Sherry of Ministry of Testing

Despite being an introvert, Rosie Sherry (@rosiesherry) knew that she needed to build a community that software testers deserve: the Ministry of Testing. In this episode, we discuss how Rosie created a community so tight-knit that people have its logo tattoo'd on their bodies, how she grew it to $1.2M in revenue without relying on ads, and how she did it…

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Who Is Rosie Sherry at 0:47
How Does Ministry Of Testing Earn Its Revenue at 1:33
Why Were The Ministry Of Testing Conferences Created at 3:28
How Has Rosie’s Mindset Changed Since Founding Her Company at 10:18
What Does Society Not Tell You About Being A Mother at 13:29
What Were Girl Geek Dinners at 15:54
What Is One Way To Build A Business at 20:34
What Kind Of Conversations Did Rosie Want To Get Away From at 25:46
What Did People Notice During The Events Held By Rosie’s Company at 26:22
What Made Rosie Want To Make A Change In The Testing World at 27:11
How Do You Get People To Care About What You’ve Created at 31:41
Why Do Some Communities Fail at 43:56
Why Was It Difficult For Rosie To Hire Someone To Run Her Company at 52:21
Should You Always Keep Busy In Your Work Or Personal Life at 56:32
If Having To Choose, Would You Start Another Business To Change Other People’s Lives Or One To Change Your Life at 1:00:32
What Is One Piece Of Advice To Those Considering To Start Their Own Business at 1:03:50