Startups in Stilettos

Kickstarting Your Business Success for 2024


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“You'll know when or where you can spend that money but, have a plan.”

Are you ready to take your business to new heights in the upcoming year? In this episode of Startups and Stilettos, your hosts Carlyn Bushman and Stephanie Cartin reveal their keys to successful business planning and growth for the new year. Discover how to set realistic goals and avoid common pitfalls that come with rushed decision-making. Learn the art of leveraging historical data to shape a winning strategy that aligns with customer behavior and seasonal trends. Unlock the essentials of business planning as we place our focus on financial and marketing strategies with a proven track record of helping with the scaling process. We delve deep into the intricacies of customer acquisition costs and how understanding these can scale your business effectively. Plus, we discuss insider tips on the power of email marketing for conversions and learn how it contrasts with social media's role in brand visibility. Stay ahead by tuning in to our actionable advice for Entreprenistas everywhere looking to set the stage for a prosperous year ahead!  


We talked about:  

  • Developing and analyzing historical data to plan with intention  
  • Not over-complicating the planning process  
  • Financial budgeting and aligning resources with revenue goals
  • Customer acquisition cost 
  • Carving out CEO time  
  • Email and social media strategy for driving conversions 
  • Navigating making sales through DM’s 
  • Time budgeting and meeting launch deadlines 
  • The Entreprenistas Founder Weekend Event in Orlando, FL May 3-5 
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    Members of our Entreprenista League get access to live Office Hours with top founders that have been on our show! Join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!    



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