On this episode I interview Steven Yates a business consultant and business owner with over 20 years of marketing experience. Steven enjoys helping small and medium sized businesses market their products and services domestically and abroad. His areas of expertise include marketing, import/export and professional services.  He is a veteran of Desert Shield/Desert Storm and life-time member of the US. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds.  Steven's Contact info:  [email protected] or [email protected] Please feel free to email me [email protected] IG: @stitchedforsuccess

In this episode I share the last part of my interview with Jennifer Grayer of Lolli Bop Sweet Shop. Jennifer shares tips for aspiring and new entrepreneurs. I always ask for 1 tip or piece of advise for newish entrepreneurs from all of my interviewees, but Jennifer had several that she felt all new business owners should think about and consider as they start their business. Jennifer is taking a hiatus from entrepreneurship, but I know she will be back, and I will be excited to have her on a future episode to learn all about her new venture.  National Women's Small Business Month is in October and the progress of women business owners should be celebrated. Listen to hear some of the wonderful statistics regarding female owned businesses. Quote: "You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." — Maya Angelou Article referenced in this episode: https://www.business.com/articles/womens-small-business-month/ IG: @stitchedforsuccess Email: [email protected] Sign up for complimentary coaching at stitchedforsuccess.com

On this episode listen to my interview with serial entrepreneur, brand ambassador, and marketing guru Korey Felder.  Korey provides lessons learned having started his entrepreneurial journey with 8 friends out of their college dorm room at Clark Atlanta University.  Learn from his mistakes and challenges. Korey serves as Marketing Director of oAK Atlanta, Co-founder & CEO of HittSquad Entertainment, Event Manager for The Ludacris Foundation, Associate Director of U.S. Member Engagement of the Golden Key International Honour Society, and Executive Board Member of the Emerging 100 of Atlanta. Korey also does much more to benefit his community.  Quote: Logic over Emotion  ~ Korey Felder (IG; @koreywitak) IG: @stitchedforsuccess Email Stitched for Success at [email protected] Sign up for your complimentary coaching session with Monica click here.  For more information on the Imprinted Apparel Academy click here.