Girls Make Bank

In this episode of Girls Make Bank , Jac sits down with Laura Sinclair, a strategic business mentor and founder of This Mother Means Business . Laura shares her evolution from corporate PR to gym ownership to leading a thriving mentorship business for entrepreneurial moms. She opens up about the pressure of traditional sales tactics, how they often backfire, and why empowered decision-making leads...

In this episode of Girls Make Bank, Jac speaks with Lindsay Smith, a copywriter and email marketing expert who helps female entrepreneurs find their voice. Lindsay shares her journey from journalism to advertising to becoming an accidental entrepreneur when she started freelancing after having children. She discusses the power of email marketing, creating content that connects authentically with y...

Tired of undercharging and feeling awkward about sales? This could change everything. In this episode, Jac shares how she transformed her business in just 5 months after realizing one uncomfortable truth: brilliant women are leaving money on the table because they don't know how to sell. She pulls back the curtain on her pivot from working with VC-backed startups to creating a solution for wo...

What if everything you learned about selling is actually pushing customers away?  In this episode of Girls Make Bank, Jac White challenges the outdated "Always Be Closing" sales mindset that makes so many of us feel icky about selling. She walks us through the evolution of sales tactics - from the sweaty, high-pressure "boiler room" days of the 1980s to today's buyer-empow...

In this episode of Girls Make Bank, Jac confronts a silent business killer that affects women entrepreneurs more than any other group – the fear of being visible. She explores why even brilliant business owners with exceptional products often struggle to make sales, and how one mindset shift could completely transform your results. Jac opens up about her own reluctance to step into the spotlight a...

In this episode of Girls Make Bank, Jac speaks with Katie Dunn, angel investor and startup advisor who has helped raise over $27 million in capital for founders. Katie shares her journey from 25 years in commercial real estate finance to becoming a champion for underrepresented entrepreneurs. She discusses the challenges of leaving corporate life, building an authentic personal brand on LinkedIn,...

In this episode of Girls Make Bank, Jac tackles a critical misconception that's holding entrepreneurs back: confusing marketing with sales. She explores why many business owners hide behind comfortable marketing activities while avoiding the essential but uncomfortable work of selling. Through a detailed breakdown of the sales funnel, Jac examines how marketing and sales work together yet ser...

In this episode of Girls Make Bank, Jac tackles the often anxiety-inducing topic of raising your prices as a service provider. Drawing from recent client conversations, she explores the strategic approach to increasing your rates with confidence and purpose. The episode breaks down four essential aspects of price increases: identifying the right timing, positioning yourself in the marketplace, com...

In this episode of Girls Make Bank, Jac dives deep into the critical financial foundations every new entrepreneur needs to master. Moving beyond arbitrary revenue goals, she explores the concept of your "enough number" - the baseline income required to fuel your life and business sustainably. Through real client examples, Jac unpacks how overlooking key financial metrics like taxes, marg...

In this episode of Girls Make Bank, Jac explores the shifting landscape of women entrepreneurs, with a striking 42% of new businesses now started by women - up from 29% pre-pandemic. She shares invaluable insights for corporate professionals transitioning to entrepreneurship, sparked by a candid conversation with a recently laid-off senior executive. She talks about the common pitfalls new consult...

In this episode of Girls Make Bank, host Jac shares why discomfort is essential for business growth and why she chose "uncomfortable" as her word for 2025. She shares her personal journey of launching the podcast after two years of hesitation, challenging the popular notion that business success requires perfect alignment and comfort. Topics Discussed in the Episode: The distinction betw...

In this episode of Girls Make Bank , we dive into the transformative power of improvisation with Mary Lemmer, entrepreneur, improv expert, and founder of Choose Improve. Mary shares her journey from launching a gelato business as a teenager to discovering the principles of improv that transformed her entrepreneurial and personal life.  We explore how improv skills—like active listening, adaptabili...

In this week’s episode of Girls Make Bank , we’re joined by Carly Kerndt, CEO of FlyDog Digital, who shares her inspiring journey from being laid off during the pandemic to building a thriving digital marketing agency. Carly reveals how she turned a low point into an opportunity, scaling her business from a one-woman operation to a full-service agency with a dedicated team of experts.  We discuss...

In this episode of Girls Make Bank, we sit down with Alexis Reardon, the founder of Fanfaire, a cutting-edge SaaS platform revolutionizing the special events industry. Alexis shares her journey from a seasoned tech professional in B2B sales to solving a common yet overlooked problem for event entrepreneurs. Inspired by her own experiences as a mom throwing her daughter’s birthday party, Alexis bui...

In this inspiring episode of Girls Make Bank , we’re joined by the incredible Carrie Kerpen, founder of The Whisper Group and an expert in helping women entrepreneurs build scalable, sellable businesses. Carrie shares her journey from a creative sponsored wedding idea to founding and scaling a successful social media agency, ultimately leading to a profitable business exit.  Together, we explore h...

In this Thanksgiving edition of Girls Make Bank ,  Jac reflects on the transformative power of 2024 and prepares to finish the year strong. She shares her gratitude for the listeners who have supported the podcast and dives into actionable strategies for maximizing the last five weeks of the year.  From setting intentional goals to focusing on personal growth and skill building, this episode is pa...

In this week’s episode of Girls Make Bank , we welcome Samantha Skey, CEO of SheMedia and a trailblazer in digital media, to discuss the transformative power of sales skills and the importance of empowering women in business. Samantha shares her incredible career journey—from navigating early challenges in publishing to leading SheMedia with a dual focus on profit and purpose.  Together, we unpack...

In this episode of Girls Make Bank, host Jac White sits down with Sarah Noel Block, founder of Tiny Marketing, as she shares her personal experience of feeling uncomfortable with sales and how she made it feel more natural. She discusses the importance of having a system and process in place for sales and marketing, especially for small teams or solopreneurs. She goes on to tell us about the signi...

In this empowering episode of Girls Make Bank, host Jac White sits down with Jennifer Justice, an attorney, strategist, and advocate for women in business, to dive deep into the essentials of negotiating confidently and effectively. Jennifer, founder of The Justice Department—a firm dedicated to advancing and empowering female entrepreneurs and executives—shares expert advice on handling high-stak...

In this episode of Girls Make Bank , Jac sits down with Kat Weaver, founder of Power to Pitch, to discuss practical strategies for women entrepreneurs looking to secure funding by delivering powerful pitches. Kat, an expert in guiding female founders through the pitching process, shares her unique approach to turning rejection into a positive experience that drives growth. She emphasizes the value...

In this episode of Girls Make Bank , we dive into the world of personal branding with Catlin O'Shaughnessy Coffrin, founder of Captivating Consulting and an expert personal brand coach. Cat shares her journey of navigating a career identity crisis and how it led her to empower women leaders to embrace their unique stories. We explore the critical role of storytelling in sales and how women of...

Are you a woman in business looking to shake up the sales game? Want to hear from a successful entrepreneur who started her career in sales? Are you an introverted entrepreneur struggling with networking and selling?  In this episode of the Girls Make Bank podcast, Stephanie Cartin, a successful entrepreneur and champion of women founders, shares her inspiring story and emphasizes the power of bui...

In this special preview episode, Jac dives into how women can break free from outdated sales molds and create their own authentic sales journey. With over 20 years of sales experience, Jac shares the truth: we already have everything we need to sell inside us. What’s missing isn’t talent or ambition—it’s confidence and the right skills. Jac reveals her mission to empower women with tools, strategi...