Introducing Grace Mills
A word from Kerrie Phipps “I’m so excited to introduce Gracie to you, although to many she needs no introduction. I met Gracie in Sydney in June 2012 and my world has more colour and possibilities in it since :-) I love her father’s version of a bio for Gracie, especially the line “…if we had 100 more like her we may very well change the world in a profound and lasting way.” I hope Gracie’s story inspires you and cheers you on. Connect with her and cheer her on too…
Samuel nominated Gracie with these words – “There is only one way to sum up Grace. She is a Gun. Anything You throw at her she takes in her stride, no matter how big or challenging it is. While still only 22 she can sit in a boardroom and talk with top CEO’s, very comfortably persuading them to make better choices in their businesses.”
Grace Mills
Having left Albury for New York at 17 after becoming a certified drama queen and appearing in several New York performances, Grace’s destiny would lead her into corporate America. In the space of two years she came to lead a company on the cutting edge of neurological communication within Marketing, Advertising and Branding. Prior to returning to Australia, Grace also achieved considerable success in Real Estate.
Grace’s previous experience and knowledge culminate in her current role of creating global digital marketing strategies for clients. She now is an Online Marketing specialist with Think big online providing digital marketing solutions and implementation to grow businesses by making sure they have a comprehensive strategy to ensure the highest return on investment.
A word from her father (A successful entrepreneur in the USA, originally from Albury, NSW) “Upon her arrival in the United States of America, after she compulsively obtained the lead role in two high profile theatrical productions in Times Square’s Broadway district, I assigned her a company to run in Manhattan. After a thorough 12 days of initiation and acclimation to what some consider the focal point of global commerce. Grace Mills, my child, totally and completely cast aside all preconceived ideas, procedures and methods in favor of the grander plan. She established a pirate like attitude to competitors and those in positions of authority in the great city of New York and proceeded to change the way real estate is transacted, a practice firmly established over the past 100 years.
Not content to have just upset the wealthiest people of influence on the planet, Grace went on to manipulate my companies to her own devices and I can only say at this time thank God she has temporarily returned to Australia because although I hate to admit it, I was having trouble keeping up.
I can say in closing, before the little sassy pants hussy takes the stage, that Grace is a very naughty girl with no respect for historic methodology and if we had 100 more like her we may very well change the world in a profound and lasting way.”
1. Who are your greatest supporters.
My friends and family. Whenever I come up with a ridiculous or far fetched idea they are always there by my side cheering me on. Some nod and smile and some say “Sure I would love to start a nightclub with you on the moon! Great idea.” Not even the sky is the limit.
2. Describe a significant Business challenge you have faced. How did you approach it, what did you learn?
Being young and in business has always been a challenge, especially in New York Real Estate and dealing with big corporations like CBS television. I found myself over compensating and pretending to know everything so people wouldn’t judge me on my age. Then I realized it’s better to admit that you don’t know everything but are willing to learn!
Daniel Priestly and Grace Mills
3. How did you move from being a dreamer to achiever?
I have never been one to dream something and not go for it. I am the kind of person that once I have an idea in my head you can only try and stop me from doing it. I am not saying that I have achieved every dream I have ever had but I have given most of them a good crack!
4. What does success mean to you personally?
I think the goalposts of success move during the journey toward success. Setting and achieving goals are some peoples perception of success but I think to me success means achieving happiness and satisfaction.
5. How has the increasing success of your business impacted your personal/family life.
Sometimes it is very hard to balance work and personal life but I know that the people closest to me understand the importance of the success of the company to me and support me all the way. There have been times where I struggle to keep up with people as work can at times be all consuming but as long as I enjoy it, I don’t see a problem with that. If you love what you do, you never have to work a day in your life. I like the saying work hard play hard, mainly because I think I do it quite well :)
Grace Mills
Online Marketing Specialist
Think Big Online
LG 3A 275 Alfred Street, North Sydney 2065
0412 091 539
www.gracemills.com
www.twitter.com/gracemills
