From Single Mom To CEO with Melissa St. John
Melissa St John
Business
Hoosiers to Know
Podcast Summary
It was my pleasure to sit down with Melissa St. John, the high energy CEO and owner of Relocation Strategies, a firm that has been elevating Indiana's workplace for the last 18 years.
Melissa shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, starting with the acquisition of her boss's company, the challenges she faced during the 2008 recession, and her innovative approaches to improving workplace designs to boost employee engagement.
Additionally, Melissa talks about her work with the American Heart Association and the profound personal experiences that motivate her advocacy.
You will learn more about:
Melissa's courageous entrepreneurial journey and how she navigated the 2008 recession.
Innovative strategies for improving workplace productivity and employee engagement.
Melissa's impactful work with the American Heart Association and her personal connection to the cause.
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Check out these great clips from the show:
01:05 Melissa's Entrepreneurial Journey
05:18 Entrepreneurial Beginnings: Buying the Business
07:57 Challenges and Triumphs in Business
18:03 Adapting to COVID-19 and Future Plans
22:29 Innovations in Workplace Design
24:54 Strategies for Engaging Gen Z Employees
30:34 Client's Office Dilemma
30:51 Thoughtful Employee Benefits
31:32 Massage Mondays
32:10 Employee Retention Strategies
32:50 Workplace Productivity Analysis
35:19 Boosting Employee Morale and Retention
36:22 Emerging Office Trends
38:44 Resomercial Design
39:51 American Heart Association Journey
48:43 Lightning Round Questions
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Guest(s)
Melissa St John
Date Published
March 19, 2025