The Savvy Entrepreneur

Erin Marcus, founder of Conquer Your Business, is not one to mince words. She’s a no-nonsense “tough love” coach for startups. But given that most entrepreneurs are pretty stubborn and laser-focused, that’s what most of us really need. She joins The Savvy Entrepreneur to talk about why having absolute clarity about what you want from … Continue reading "Entrepreneurs: What Do You Really Want, And How Badly Do You Want It?"

Dawn Hryshko is truly passionate about saving her business clients money. She knows that most businesses pay more in taxes than they need to. She founded her own firm, Hryshko & Associates, because she felt that was the best way to form the deep advisor relationships needed to truly help them with their taxes. Many … Continue reading "Business Tax Strategies To Save You Money!"

Victoria Thayer came from a working class family in Venezuela. Raised by a single mother and her aunt, both of whom were maids, Victoria got her big chance when she was offered a college scholarship in the U.S. She had never been to the States before, and spoke little English. Classes were so difficult that … Continue reading "The Story of Novii CPA"

Barbara Provost and her daughter Maggie Nieman created Purse Strings, a platform dedicated to helping women make better financial decisions. They joined The Savvy Entrepreneur Radio Show recently to share how they got started, and some of the challenges they’ve faced along the way. Barbara spent many years working with financial institutions as a consultant. … Continue reading "Purse Strings: Helping Women Make Sound Financial Decisions"

Balancing life with our business is one of the fundamental challenges of any founder. There is always too much to do, and never enough time! And women business owners often find it especially challenging to balance everything. Jenna Piche, creator of First Light Health, joins The Savvy Entrepreneur Radio Show to share some of the … Continue reading "First Light Health: Too Much to Do, Not Enough Time!"

When people think of entrepreneurship, usually they assume it means starting a new business. But there are other pathways to entrepreneurship. The Savvy Entrepreneur has previously looked at entrepreneurship in non-profits, as well as franchise ownership. In this episode, Deb Curtis, founder of Curtis Business Solutions, shares another pathway: buying an existing business. It’s a … Continue reading "Pathways to Entrepreneurship: Buying An Existing Business"

Your business’ brand (or your personal brand) is the market’s perception, and the value that it/you have. Sometimes, your company or product/service needs a refresh, or maybe a complete rebranding. Maybe your product sold well at first, but sales are tapering off. Maybe your industry or the demographic for your product has changed significantly. Or … Continue reading "Does Your Brand Need a Refresh?"

Have you ever wondered if you could turn your passion for fitness into a business of some kind? Marisella Villano, founder of Marvil Fit, has done just that. Marvil Fit offers spin-related fitness classes (including some unique spin and floor combination classes). She also offers personal training. She’s tried different combinations of offerings over the … Continue reading "How to Build a Fitness Business: Marvil Fit"

Laura Gallagher, the founder & CEO of The Creative Company, talks with The Savvy Entrepreneur about some of the many challenges women entrepreneurs face. Laura started The Creative Company, a full-service marketing firm, during her senior year in college. That was in 1989, the year after Wisconsin finally allowed women business owners to sign for … Continue reading "Entrepreneurs: Say “No” to Silos!"

Ever dreamed of making a living by singing, acting, or dancing? If so, this is an interview you need to listen to! Jamie Blythe Martin is a self-professed “Enterpreneur” — a successful entrepreneur in the entertainment world. She found success on the stage as early as middle school, and was buoyed by lots of support … Continue reading "Blythe-Martin Productions: How to Be a Successful Enterpreneur"