Women Choosing Growth

Melissa Swink, the founder & CEO of Melissa Swink & Co, is a business and time management consultant, speaker, and trainer who is passionate about assisting entrepreneurs in developing profitable and scalable businesses that they love. Along with her team of dedicated virtual assistants, Melissa provides full-service VA support to help businesses grow sustainably and avoid burnout. Melissa...

Let's face it: taxes are often a source of discomfort for many of us. Nonetheless, they are an integral part of the entrepreneur's journey, regardless of our preferences. It might appear that as our profits increase, so do our tax burdens, but we mustn't underestimate the significance of taxes and all the intricacies involved in the annual return process. It's more than just another task; it requi...

Ever wondered how much you should be paying yourself as a business owner? Dive into the intricacies of owner compensation, mindset, and planning for profitability. In this episode of Women Choosing Growth, Tina Sue joins the Catapult Your Business show by Cultivate Advisors. The conversation revolves around the challenges business owners face when deciding their compensation. Tina emphasizes the i...

In today's episode of the Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina Sue will talk about the vital role of prioritizing profit in business through a "Profit First" mentality. She will highlight the significance of making profit a foundational priority in your business plan, rather than an afterthought. This mindset shift ensures that profit remains a consistent focus, even amidst changing circumstances....

In this episode of the Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina Sue interviews Mylee Xiong, the owner of GingeRootz, an amazing Asian restaurant located in Appleton, Wisconsin.  As we all know, success is not a straight line, and Mylee had to overcome numerous obstacles to become the successful business owner that she is today. She shares with us her story and why she believes that having the righ...

Growing your business is one thing, but growing it with a clear strategy is another. Today, we'll be discussing a growth strategy that involves acquisition. When most people hear about acquisition, they think about acquiring another company and merging it with their own. However, what we are going to talk about today is the opposite - being acquired.  Being acquired can be a strategy for busi...

Have you ever stopped to think about the story behind your favorite brands? It's not just about the products they offer - every brand has a unique story to tell, a journey that has led them to where they are today. And if you're a business owner, you have a story to tell too. It's time to make sure that story is heard and understood by your customers. That's where Spodek & Co comes in - expert...

In today's episode of the Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina Sue talks about an important factor that can make or break a business: the outsider perspective. As someone who has worked with multiple companies, Tina has seen firsthand how beneficial it can be to bring in someone who isn't caught up in the day-to-day operations of a business. Tina shares her recent experience of working with a leade...

In today's episode of the Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina Sue talks to Valerie Boyd, Chief Executive Officer at Colorado Safety Supply Company, a business that provides safety supply, fall protection and personal protective items for workers in construction-related fields. Valerie’s company has been in business for 11 years now. In a male-dominated industry, she sells products that fluctuate w...

In today's episode of the Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina Sue talks to Tiffany Martin, a passionate entrepreneur and dedicated fitness expert, who has made it her mission to help people tap into their best selves through her boutique cycling studio, Ignite Cycle.  With two successful locations, Tiffany knows firsthand the challenges faced by women in business and the importance of priorit...

In today's episode of Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina sits down with Kristina Paider, a renowned author, storyteller, and development editor, known for her expertise in applying the principles of Hollywood screenwriting to personal and business growth. Kristina is a world-class storyteller, best-selling author, speechwriter, and writing coach. She is the founder of The Hollywood Approach, a pl...

Do you remember that hilarious scene in the Grown Ups movie when Kevin James is peeing in a pool and all the water around him turns blue?  And until everyone in the pool is freaking out, and the dark blue water expands around him, he has no idea that was happening? Unfortunately, in real life, when someone is “peeing in your business pool,” there's no big blue water creeping through and it mi...

On today's episode of Women Choosing Growth podcast, Tina Sue interviews Jon Kuttin, a highly accomplished financial advisor with over 30 years of experience in leading and expanding his practice. Jon's passion for developing leaders and giving back to the financial services industry led him to establish Kuttin Consulting Group, a company that offers training and consulting services by seasoned pr...

In today's episode of the Women Choosing Growth podcast, Tina dives into the topic of taking your business from successful to significant. She emphasizes the importance of aligning personal, business, and financial goals to create a valuable and transferable company.  Tina challenges the common notion of focusing solely on growth and profits, urging listeners to prioritize building enterprise...

As a professional tossed into HR without a plan, Wendy Sellers learned everything the hard way. And it wasn’t an easy journey. But today she is known as “The HR Lady” and has over 25 years of experience in HR operations, corporate culture, downsizing, change management, strategy, and remote workplaces as well as in coaching, employee training, supervisor & manager training, HR education, and l...

In today's episode of the Women Choosing Growth podcast, Tina Sue talks to Jeannine Adams, the founder of Ready Pretty, a creative agency headquartered in Chicago that supports women-led brands and businesses mainly in the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle spaces.  Jeannine is the perfect example of a successful woman who runs and grows her own business and is also a wife and the mother of three...

Welcome to the Women Choosing Growth podcast, hosted by Tina Sue, a lifelong entrepreneur, business growth advisor, speaker, financial queen, and mom. In this podcast, Tina shares valuable insights and strategies specifically tailored to women in business who are choosing to grow their ventures. In this first episode Tina talks about the three primary goals of this podcast: First, it aims to help...