Imagine Success

Ep 3 – Money Matters: Navigating the Complex Financial Landscape to Accelerate Your Small Business

On this episode of the Imagine Success podcast, we talk with Mikal Quarles, a seasoned professional with over 18 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as the Managing Director and Head of Diverse Strategies for Chase Business Banking. Mikal discusses how small businesses can access vital resources and shares opportunities to scale their businesses through the Chase mentorship program, access to capital, and guidance to help them achieve sustainable growth and success in their ventures.    Later in the episode, we also talk with Chrissybil “Sybil” Boulin, a Haitian American woman, first-generation college graduate, and founder of Jump Start Tutoring, we’ll delve into Sybil's inspiring journey and explore the impact of individualized learning pathways, the importance of access to resources to accelerate business growth, and how these factors contribute to social mobility.

Ep 2 - Building Your Brand: Marketing Strategies for Success

Let’s bring your brand vision to life so you can attract the right customers. Our guests will share insights on how to create a strong brand identity, defining a target audience and building relationships with your customer base in the most cost-effective way possible

Ep 1 - Starting Strong: Putting Your Brilliant Ideas into Motion

You’ve got the ideas and you’re ready to take the leap and start building your business. So, now what? On the first episode of the Imagine Success podcast, our guests discuss the risks, the challenges, and what it's like to throw aside fears in order to achieve the ultimate rewards of entrepreneurship. Imagine Success is hosted by Kevin Moffitt, president of Office Depot.   Guests on this episode include: * Bertha and Victor Moffitt, entrepreneurs who have opened four different businesses since the mid-1970s – an accounting company, a computer technology company, a retail store, and a financial consulting company.  * Brit Morin, a venture capitalist, serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Brit + Co, a modern lifestyle and education company, plus Selfmade, an educational platform that helps female founders start and grow their own businesses. * Justine Pon, founder of The Ponnery, an arts and crafts product company that celebrates Asian American food & culture.  This podcast is for educational purposes only. Opinions expressed by guests of this podcast are their own and the podcast host does not assume responsibility for errors, omissions or contrary interpretation of the subject matter herein.

Introducing: Imagine Success

Building a successful small business doesn’t happen overnight – or alone. Whether you’re currently a small business owner, or ready to make the leap, the Imagine Success podcast, presented by Office Depot OfficeMax, is here to help guide you through different stages of business growth with valuable strategies and stories from industry experts and other small business owners. The podcast is hosted by Kevin Moffitt, President of Office Depot.