Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business

On this episode I am speaking with Gian-Carlo Torres of Immunocal. Starting to work with Immunotec, a multi-level marketing company, at the age of 19 with just a high school degree and no business experience, Gian-Carlo has since grown his business to over 7 figures. This journey all began when his mother was diagnosed with an illness and in his research, someone told them about a nutrient that ch...

On this episode I share with you my takeaways from episode 78 with Bethany Clemenson of Big Life Resources. Bethany was pressurized as she pursued all of the dreams and goals of her corporate career and the material things...earning the promotions, getting the house and having the kids and a dog. She let it all go...selling her home and traveling the country for almost a year with her family.  Epi...

Helping take entrepreneurs and ambitious leaders from stress and anxiety to flow, Bethany Clemenson of Big Life Resources joins me as a guest on this episode. Bethany was pressurized as she pursued all of the dreams and goals of her corporate career and the material things...earning the promotions, getting the house and having the kids and a dog. She let it all go...selling her home and traveling...

Tanita Gray has spent 16 years in the shoe industry as a developer and a designer. Over a decade ago she founded Last-Report. The only footwear news magazine that acknowledges western, equestrian and pet footwear as a category. She developed Last Report as a resource and voice of entrepreneurs, professionals, and students who want to understand the business of Shoes. On this episode, I share with...

On this episode I am speaking with footwear designer and developer, Tanita Gray. Inspired by the fashion and creative spaces of Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan as a child, she has spent 16 years in the shoe industry. Over a decade ago she founded Last-Report. The only footwear news magazine that acknowledges western, equestrian and pet footwear as a category. She developed Last Report as a resourc...

On this episode I share my takeaways from episode 74 with Larissa Maloney, Founder and CEO of Active Kids 2.0. Her company was born out of the pandemic last year.  Takeaways:  You need Community You have to get Creativity Finding Opportunities without having all the answers.  I also share with you some updates from my hiring woes and the flood in one of our store locations. Episode Quote: When the...

On this episode I am speaking with Larissa Maloney. Founder & CEO of the fastest growing on demand fitness and wellness platform for kids, Active Kids 2.0. She is a former professional beach volleyball player, actress and producer. She is also a wife and mom of 3. Larissa’s business was born out of the pandemic last year and has since revolutionized  kids and family’s virtual fitness. Episode Quot...

On this episode I dive into my takeaways from my interview with accountant John Briggs of Incite Tax.  Episode Quote: Control your cash. Stick to your core business. Know your numbers. Marcus Lemonis Takeaways: Mindset plays a part even in our taxes Its time to get strategic Read the book Profit First Cash is king in serving your business Leadership - decision fatigue is real.  Episode S...

On this episode I am speaking with John Briggs, owner of a tax firm with 30 team members and multiple 7 figures in revenue.  He thinks and has no problem vocalizing that the IRS sucks and the government sucks at spending business owner's money.  His goal is to empower the business owner to have clarity in their financial decisions. Quote for this episode: There is a story in your numbers.~ John Br...

In this episode I explore the takeaways from episode 70 where I interviewed Jennifer Jayne. Many of my takeaways are around core values and their importance not only for your business, but for you as an individual and your family. Additional takeaways are regarding getting into flow and alignment in your business versus just hustle, hustle, hustle and lastly protecting your energy and how importan...

On this episode I share with you my chat with Jennifer Jayne. She is the founder of Jennifer Jayne & Co.  She loves discussing Core Values and believes that clear, concise, and detailed core values can create an incredibly strong foundation for your business. Starting out as a blogger, then becoming a virtual assistant and social media agency owner, Jennifer Jayne also took on business co...

On this episode, I share with you my takeaways from Terran and Quinton Lewis who I spoke with on episode 67. Their interview was full of so much helpful information that I wanted to share with you the areas which resonated with me and that I feel can help you as you grow and scale your business.  Terran and Quinton are co-founders of Herb’N Eden, a holistic skincare company that specializes in han...

On today's episode I share with you a day in my entrepreneurial life from this week. When I originally began brainstorming ideas for this podcast one thought was to share the good, the bad, and the ugly of an entrepreneur's life. I thought about calling it Notes from a Small Business Owner's Desk, but I thought that was a little wordy and I did not want to box myself in. I wanted to share other en...

On this episode I am speaking with Terran and Quinton Lewis, co-founders of Herb’N Eden, a holistic skincare company that specializes in handmade soap bars. Starting the company in  2015 after dropping out of college, the unprecedented and tragic events of 2020 helped propel their company to heights they had never imagined were possible, and they closed the year with seven figure revenues. Quote f...

The takeaways from episode 64 with Lynda Sunshine West were overwhelming. Lynda Sunshine started her entrepreneurial journey at 51 years old after being in corporate America for over 36 years. The things she has learned throughout her life and on her entrepreneurial journey led her to start Women Action Takers. A company giving women a voice and a way to tell their stories to motivate and enrich t...

On today's episode I am recapping my conversation with Tracey Bissett, a chief financial fitness trainer. She left so many nuggets of wisdom with us on episode 63, but I share with you my top 4 takeaways and how they have impacted my business in the past.  Quote for this episode: The moment you make a mistake in pricing, you’re eating into your reputation or your profits. ~ Katherine Paine My take...

Founder of Women Action Takers, Lynda Sunshine West joins me on this episode and talks about her entry into entrepreneurship at the age of 51 after being in corporate America for 36 years and having over 49 jobs. Having grown up in a tumultuous household, Lynda shares with us how she ran away from home at the age of 5 and how that impacted her for many years to come. She also enlightens us on the...

Chief Financial Fitness Trainer Tracey Bissett of Bissett Financial Fitness Inc. joins Monica on this episode to discuss money...more specifically cash flow in your business.  Tracey educates and empowers individuals, notably young adults, and entrepreneurs to take control of and live their financial lives with confidence. As a former executive at TD Bank, one of Canada's Big 5 Banks, Tracey...

On this episode I continue my conversation with Nina Obier, CEO and founder of Success Simplified. We are talking clarity, confidence, commitment, joy, daily habits and how it all plays into mindset. As an entrepreneur, setting intentions and having the right mindset can make or break your business.   Episode Quotes:  Mindset is Everything. ~ Unknown Everything starts within your own mind. Your th...

On this episode I am speaking with Nina Obier CEO and founder of Success Simplified. Nina is known for BEing a Business Strategist and the original FUNness Facilitator.  She enJOYs coming alongside momprenuers to simplify their business model, message, and method so they can make a living, while having a JOYFILLED Life. Episode Quote: The more clarity you have, the more powerful your goals ar...

A retired Navy Submarine Chief Petty Officer, Michael Dillard is a side hustling entrepreneur balancing his 9 to 5 with 4 businesses. An office incident moved Michael out of his employee mentality when he realized that it was up to him to take care of his family because there was truly no such thing as job security. In 1994 Michael Dillard found himself homeless and raising his 1 year old daughter...

On this episode I am talking about getting your mindset right before and keeping your mindset right as you journey down the entrepreneurial path. Your friends may make entrepreneurship seem glamourous and alluring, but they probably aren't telling you the whole truth. They are not telling you how they have not been able to pay themselves for a few week or how it was difficult to meet payroll for t...

On today's episode I am chatting with my life partner and business partner Ethan King. We have been working together for almost 20 years...married for 18.  As a young adult, he was a starving artist, struggling to make ends meet while taking out the trash at a seedy Atlanta nightclub. After a scary encounter where he was robbed at gunpoint, he left his old life behind, and harnessed his talents co...

On this episode I have a delightful conversation with Kim Dow, owner of Sass Studios—a boutique branding and creative design studio that specializes in supporting and empowering women-owned businesses by helping them cultivate their visual “voice”. She also serves as the owner, publisher, and creative director of Sass Magazine and EverydayDogMagazine.com. Sass Magazine serves up articles on a vari...

On this episode I chat with Samantha Vlasceanu, owner of The TikTok Coach. Samantha works with businesses wanting to utilize TikTok as a sales funnel. Whether you're new to TikTok or been using it for a while, she has positioned herself as the go-to expert in the field. By day, she's a mom of two and at night she's building her empire. Her company has worked with many businesses in all areas, from...