Austin Business Babes (Apple TV)

Click To Play play_blip_movie_416696(); Renee Trudeau, from Career Strategists, started a new project out of her need for support when she had her son. This project has now evolved into a new business, support groups all over the country, and a complimentary work book, "The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal".

Click To Play play_blip_movie_411446(); The business of Vicki Gardiner, Purseonally Yours, got ignited by the feedback she got from people who enjoyed her gifts. Making handbags for family and friends turned into a nationwide success.

Click To Play play_blip_movie_404240(); Anji Fussell, founder and owner of She Spies Private Eye, Inc., hired her nail technician as her first employee. What were her other steps in building her business? Listen to her stories and see how you can apply them to your own endeavors.

Click To Play play_blip_movie_401050(); Mary Louise Butters, whose business is called Mary Louise Butters Brownies, started the venture out of her love of delicious food. First, she enrolled her friends and family to help her launch. Later, they became her support group when she needed encouragement.

Click To Play play_blip_movie_392722(); Karen Frost, from Frost Media Relations, attracts new clients mainly through word-of-mouth. Hear some success stories about her clients and how she used media to enhance their visibility.

Click To Play play_blip_movie_389569(); Jessie Dingler, Massage Therapist, created a DVD called 'How to touch your Woman'. It has led to her giving speeches, radio interviews, plus DVD sales from all over the world! It was a project designed to teach her how to sell her own products so that she can later sell other people's products.

Click To Play play_blip_movie_382545(); Kate Wodash, Pilates Trainer, knows how much her 'private life' influences her business success. She also tells us how she learned business... she never stops learning, taking seminars, reading books, trying new tools. One of her resources is the seminar The Soul of Entrepreneurship.

Click To Play play_blip_movie_371714(); Melissa Miller, executive director of the Austin Independent Business Alliance, implemented systems and procedures in the organization. How did she do that and what were her challenges? Learn from her and be inspired in your own projects.

Click To Play play_blip_movie_356245(); Kate Wodash, Pilates Trainer, made her way from being a customer, becoming an instructor to starting her own training facility. How did she make all these transitions and what did she learn during her journey?

Click To Play play_blip_movie_352345(); Lindsey Berkson, COO of Kenilin, tells the story of her new company: a new regulation of the FDA inspires her to develop an innovative drug. How do you stay on top of all the challenges coming with building a company around a new product.