She Means Business: Power Plays by Industry Leaders

Stephanie Anderson: Building a Client-Focused Real Estate Business

In the latest episode of the She Means Business podcast, Ashley Mastowski [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymastowski/] sits down with Stephanie Anderson [https://www.facebook.com/stephanielv01/] of Team Correa [https://teamcorreavegas.com/] with Urban Nest Realty [https://www.urbannestrealty.com/]. Stephanie discusses her transition from 20 years in the corporate world to a career in real estate, the invaluable guidance she received from mentors, and her strategies for building a client-focused business.  Episode Highlights: * Stephanie discusses her background, growing up in Las Vegas, and her early interest in real estate. (02:34) * Stephanie shares her decision to leave a stable corporate job to pursue a career in real estate, with support from her husband. (07:02) * Stephanie discusses the importance of humility and willingness to learn from experienced professionals. (10:23) * Stephanie explains the need to be prepared for both smooth and challenging transactions in real estate. (17:36) * Stephanie's approach to educating clients about the real estate market and navigating high-interest rates. (20:08) * Stephanie discusses the challenges and rewards of being a business owner in the real estate industry. (27:00) * Stephanie shares her strategies for building client relationships and the power of referrals in sustaining her business. (34:00) * Stephanie's insights on staying in touch with clients and making them feel valued through personal touches. (36:09) * Stephanie discusses the significance of problem-solving in real estate transactions and maintaining professionalism. (41:00) Key Quotes: * “Aligning myself with someone from the get-go that had experience, had their own business was just key for me.” - Stephanie Anderson * “I just had to have that switch in my brain where I was like, you're just going to do it because there's no perfect time. There'll never be a perfect time. If you wait for the perfect time, it will never come.” - Stephanie Anderson * “Building a business relationally, it has been huge, it's so rewarding when you can help people.” - Stephanie Anderson Resources Mentioned: * Connect with Stephanie Anderson [https://www.facebook.com/stephanielv01/] * Team Correa Real Estate Group [https://teamcorreavegas.com/] * Urban Nest Realty [https://www.urbannestrealty.com/] * Connect with Ashley Mastowski [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymastowski/] * She Means Business Podcast [https://shemeansbusinesspodcast.com/] * First Choice Insurance Group [https://yourfirstchoice.agency/] * Contact First Choice Insurance Group [https://yourfirstchoice.agency/contact/] * Little Dog Social Media [https://www.littledogsocialmedia.com/]

Lisa Kelly: From Corporate Ladder to Curly Hair Care Entrepreneur

Join us for the latest episode of the She Means Business podcast, hosted by Ashley Mastowski [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymastowski/] sits down with Lisa Kelly, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakellyflorida/] the founder of the Curly Life Company [https://curlylife.com/]. Listen as Lisa recounts her transition from a corporate career to tackling the unique challenges of the curly hair care industry, and how she’s shaping solutions for curly-haired individuals everywhere. Episode Highlights: * Lisa shares her background in corporate America and her leap into creating a curly hair care company. (01:35) * Insights into the trials of finding effective curly hair products and the financial investments involved. (04:11) * Introduction of Lisa’s flagship styling product and its unique design features tailored for curly hair. (15:00) * Lisa describes her entrepreneurial journey, from initial concept through product development and overcoming setbacks. (17:14) * Discussion on the importance of patents in protecting innovative product designs and navigating the patent application process. (21:02) * Strategies for effectively reaching and engaging the target market, and the decision to launch on Amazon. (27:20) * The benefits and challenges of balancing product sales between an independent website and Amazon platform. (36:25) * Expansion of Lisa's product line from a single styling tool to a comprehensive range of hair care products designed for curly hair. (43:45) * Encouragement for listeners to pursue their own entrepreneurial dreams and the importance of resilience in business. (48:25) Key Quotes: * “It was a numbers game of researching online and making phone calls. I found a lot of incredibly generous people in terms of sharing their knowledge.” - Lisa Kelly * “Amazon puts me on the shelf of the biggest store in the world. Shelf space is expensive.” - Lisa Kelly Resources Mentioned: * Connect with Lisa Kelly [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakellyflorida/] * Curly Life Company [https://curlylife.com/]. * Connect with Ashley Mastowski [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymastowski/] * She Means Business Podcast [https://shemeansbusinesspodcast.com/] * First Choice Insurance Group [https://yourfirstchoice.agency/] * Contact First Choice Insurance Group [https://yourfirstchoice.agency/contact/] * Little Dog Social Media [https://www.littledogsocialmedia.com/]

Molly Berger: Empowering Women with Financial Planning

In the latest episode of the She Means Business podcast, Ashley Mastowski [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymastowski/] sits down with Molly Berger, CSRIC®, CDFA® [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollygberger/]. Molly is a Wealth Management Advisor with Queen City Wealth [https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/molly-berger/] in Colorado and is licensed in all 50 states. Her company’s mission is to help women become more financially literate and build wealth.  Molly holds the CSRIC® designation which gives her expertise in sustainable and impact investing and is a CDFA® professional helping women navigate the financial impacts of divorce. Episode Highlights: * Molly shares her experience in nonprofit management, emphasizing the crucial role of financial resources in driving change. (4:21) * Molly explains how she learned financial planning for herself, becoming a resource for her friends, and navigating challenges in the finance industry. (9:53) * Molly emphasizes the importance of personalized financial planning that considers individual differences in goals, industry, income, and tax situations. (18:56) * Molly discusses the role of a financial planner in helping clients set realistic goals and adjust their spending or earning habits to achieve their desired future. (29:29) * Molly expresses concern over the common practice of young individuals, often unprepared, committing to substantial student loans. (34:17) * Molly discusses how to assess student loans by comparing the potential income from a degree against the debt incurred. (37:25) * Molly emphasizes the importance of financial education from a young age to prevent individuals from unknowingly making financial mistakes. (43:39) * Molly discusses the value of everyone having a financial plan to avoid feelings of shame or stress about money. (45:20) Key Quotes: * “We want to work with people who are values aligned to us.” - Molly Berger, CSRIC®, CDFA® * “Everyone deserves a financial plan that is tailored to you. And everyone is so different in who we are, what we care about, who we care about, our future goals.” - Molly Berger, CSRIC®, CDFA® * “Everyone deserves to have a financial plan and feel good about money, whatever that means to you.” - Molly Berger, CSRIC®, CDFA® Resources Mentioned: * Connect with Molly Berger, CSRIC®, CDFA® [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollygberger/] * Queen City Wealth [https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/molly-berger/] * Connect with Ashley Mastowski [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymastowski/] * She Means Business Podcast [https://shemeansbusinesspodcast.com/] * First Choice Insurance Group [https://yourfirstchoice.agency/] * Contact First Choice Insurance Group [https://yourfirstchoice.agency/contact/] * Little Dog Social Media [https://www.littledogsocialmedia.com/]

Courtney Broadhead: The Art of Influencing with a Sparkle

In the latest episode of the She Means Business podcast, host Ashley Mastowski [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymastowski/] sits down with Courtney Broadhead [https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneycsmith/], Instagram influencer & Owner of Keep It Simple Sparkles [https://www.keepitsimplesparkles.com/]. Courtney talks about leveraging her background in event planning to build a social media following, her strategies for balancing life as a mom and influencer, and how she infuses her passion for pink and glitter into her work. Episode Highlights: * Courtney shares her struggle with postpartum anxiety after leaving her career to become a stay-at-home mom. (11:12) * Courtney emphasizes that her goal in building an online presence was not to gain followers but to help others and make a difference, advocating for a mindset focused on genuine support over popularity. (18:34) * Courtney explains how she and her assistant handle social media, with a focus on forming personal connections with followers who share their stories. (24:20) * Courtney discusses the difficulties of making significant income from online platforms. (31:44) * Courtney emphasizes that her motivation for creating content is passion, not profit. (40:08) Key Quotes: * “My goal could never be I want to make a million followers because you're just going to run out of steam. The goal has to be, I want to help someone. - Courtney Broadhead * “Somebody's sharing their story with me, boom, I'm clocking in and I'm checking this out, because I want people to feel that they have a connection.” - Courtney Broadhead * “Most of the videos gain maybe one follower or maybe two followers, but you're going to have a handful of videos that gain 1,000 followers or even 10,000 followers. You literally just have to keep swinging the bat and trying to help as many people as you can.” - Courtney Broadhead Resources Mentioned: * Connect with Courtney Broadhead [https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneycsmith/] * Keep It Simple Sparkles [https://www.keepitsimplesparkles.com/] * Connect with Ashley Mastowski [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymastowski/] * She Means Business Podcast [https://shemeansbusinesspodcast.com/] * First Choice Insurance Group [https://yourfirstchoice.agency/] * Contact First Choice Insurance Group [https://yourfirstchoice.agency/contact/] * Little Dog Social Media [https://www.littledogsocialmedia.com/]

Building Resilience: The Story of Ohana Fitness and Wellness

In today’s episode of the She Means Business podcast, host Ashley Mastowski [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymastowski/], Ashley delves into the inspiring journey of Samantha Dawson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-dawson-84224948/] and Erin Saba [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-saba-94815518/], Co-Founders of Ohana Fitness and Wellness Studio [https://www.ohanafitnessandwellness.com/] in Michigan. These remarkable entrepreneurs share their story of resilience, entrepreneurship, and how their paths crossed, leading to a thriving business partnership despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Episode Highlights: * Samantha and Erin discuss the inception of their fitness studio and their paths from varied careers to entrepreneurs in the wellness industry. (1:52) * Erin shares insights into maintaining a healthy partnership in business while managing personal lives and significant life events. (10:48) * Erin and Samantha discuss the challenges and strategies of balancing their roles as business owners with being mothers and spouses. (14:34) * Samantha shares her struggles with balancing business and personal life while dealing with infertility. (20:29) * Ashley recounts her 7-year journey with fertility treatments. (21:44) * Samantha and Erin share strategies they implemented to adapt their business during the pandemic, including moving classes online and maintaining client relationships. (30:45) * The duo discusses their future plans for Ohana Fitness, focusing on expanding their online presence and enhancing their community contributions. (40:31) Key Quotes: * "It's crazy, because, you think about your original goals when you first started a business and where you thought you would be in 10 years, it's so much different than where you end up." - Samantha Dawson * "I truly believe like, especially if you are ambitious, and a female, a mom, like somebody looking to become a mom or a mom currently, you can still work on your goals and dreams and be a great mom. It's just you need help, there's no way around it." - Erin Saba  * "If you want something bad enough, you're going to work hard enough to get it." - Samantha Dawson Resources Mentioned: * Connect with Samantha Dawson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-dawson-84224948/] * Connect with Erin Saba [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-saba-94815518/] * Ohana Fitness and Wellness Studio [https://www.ohanafitnessandwellness.com/] * Connect with Ashley Mastowski [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymastowski/] * She Means Business Podcast [https://shemeansbusinesspodcast.com/] * First Choice Insurance Group [https://yourfirstchoice.agency/] * Contact First Choice Insurance Group [https://yourfirstchoice.agency/contact/] * Little Dog Social Media [https://www.littledogsocialmedia.com/]