Rachel Katzman is the Co-founder of P.volve, an omnichannel fitness brand that features a global on-demand platform, live virtual classes, a growing line of patented equipment, and studios in multiple cities. Launched in 2017, P.volve is known for its functional fitness philosophy and remains a leading force among women-led companies. Rachel also founded the haircare brand, Cuvée Beauty, in 2015.

Rachel joins me today to share her experience running two companies at once and the lessons she learned from selling her business. She discusses why it’s important to be unafraid when asking questions and explains how a strong community supported P.volve’s launch. She describes how she has evolved as a leader throughout the years. Rachel also underscores the importance of listening to learn and outlines the rebranding process.

“There’s no better feeling than having a vision come to reality and change peoples’ lives for the better.” - Rachel Katzman

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This week’s takeaways from Entreprenista:

• How long it took Rachel to decide on selling Cuvée Beauty
• The power of asking questions and Rachel’s learned lessons from the acquisition process
• What the experience of selling her company was like
• What P.volve is and how the company has grown
• The world of functional movement and low-impact exercise
• The inspiration behind P.volve and the first steps she took toward launching the company
• The most exciting and challenging parts of growing a team
• How Rachel has evolved as a leader over the years
• Learning to outsource and delegate and Rachel’s day-to-day responsibilities at P.volve
• The story behind P.volve’s reimagined brand
• The process of rebranding
• Testing influencer marketing, how macro-influencers benefitted P.volve, and working with niche influencers
• How the P.volve team traversed through the COVID-19 pandemic
• Rachel’s tips on keeping a team personally connected while working remotely
• Her advice for Entreprenistas who are about to start their own company

Our Favorite Quotes:

• “Listening to learn and not listening to respond is something that has served me well.” - Rachel Katzman
• “Don’t ever be afraid to ask a question for more clarity or information; that’s how you’re going to get the best results.” - Rachel Katzman
• “Creating a team that shares the same passion and dedication is rewarding. Learning from team members and hearing their own transformation is powerful.” - Rachel Katzman

Connect with Rachel Katzman:

• P.volve
• P.volve on LinkedIn
• P.volve on Instagram
• P.volve on Facebook
• Rachel Katzman on LinkedIn
• Rachel Katzman on Instagram

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