{"podcast":{"title":"Living Your Legacy","slug":"living-your-legacy-7175505","podcast_index_feed_id":7175505,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-living-your-legacy-podcast/","website_url":"https://www.legacymakerstv.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/52a186c4-10f2-4b2f-95d2-853947a314b8/Podcast-Thumbnail-1.jpg","author":"Rudy Mawer","episode_count":349,"summary":"A podcast that brings you closer to the individuals who have built the brands, businesses, and movements that inspire us all. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with one of the dynamic entrepreneurs from all walks of life, offering listeners a front-row seat to their journeys, insights, and expertise. Through candid dialogue, discover how these innovators turned their ideas into thriving enterprises, the challenges they overcame, and the lessons they learned along the way. From behind-the-scenes stories of building their legacies to actionable advice on leadership, marketing, mindset, and more, this podcast is your guide to applying their wisdom to your own path. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or simply someone hungry for inspiration, These Conversations will deliver the motivation and tools to fuel your ambitions. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered to leave your own legacy.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T00:18:12.640442+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-your-legacy-7175505"},"episode":{"title":"How She Built a Million-Dollar Empire Selling Giant Scissors","slug":"how-she-built-a-million-dollar-empire-selling-giant-scissors","published_at":"2026-06-24T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-your-legacy-7175505/how-she-built-a-million-dollar-empire-selling-giant-scissors","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-your-legacy-7175505","url":"https://www.legacymakerstv.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0f7e02b1-42de-4904-9359-8f39078a1e83.mp3","summary":"Most entrepreneurs search for groundbreaking ideas. Kimberly Baeth found hers in a pair of rusty desk scissors. As the founder of Golden Openings, Kimberly transformed a simple frustration at Chamber of Commerce ribbon cuttings into a global ceremonial products company serving Fortune 500 brands, the White House, Disney, Oprah, and organizations across nearly every continent. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, she shares how taking risks, embracing innovation, and relentlessly pursuing excellence helped her build a business that grew year after year before ultimately selling it at its peak. From inventing giant ceremonial scissors to mentoring future entrepreneurs through Cutting Edge Success, Kimberly reveals the mindset, challenges, and defining moments that shaped her remarkable journey. Key Takeaways • How a simple workplace frustration became a global business opportunity • Why successful entrepreneurs say yes before they know exactly how • The importance of finding and owning a unique niche • How to scale a company while maintaining exceptional customer experience • Why legacy is built by helping others achieve their dreams Notable Quotes • \"The joy is the journey.\" • \"If you're not enjoying the journey, then what's the point of doing it?\" • \"I'm the type that will jump off a cliff, take a risk, and figure it out on the way down.\" • \"There is no finish line.\" • \"It's not what you do or how you do it, it's why you do it.\"","meta_description":"Most entrepreneurs search for groundbreaking ideas. Kimberly Baeth found hers in a pair of rusty desk scissors. As the founder of Golden Openings, Kimberl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1386,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/living-your-legacy-7175505/episodes/how-she-built-a-million-dollar-empire-selling-giant-scissors/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-your-legacy-7175505/how-she-built-a-million-dollar-empire-selling-giant-scissors.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}