In the latest episode of the She Means Business podcast, Ashley Mastowski sits down with Stephanie Anderson of Team Correa with Urban Nest Realty. Stephanie discusses her transition from 20 years in the corporate world to a career in real estate, the invaluable guidance she received from mentors, and her strategies for building a client-focused business.

Episode Highlights:

• Stephanie discusses her background, growing up in Las Vegas, and her early interest in real estate. (02:34)
• Stephanie shares her decision to leave a stable corporate job to pursue a career in real estate, with support from her husband. (07:02)
• Stephanie discusses the importance of humility and willingness to learn from experienced professionals. (10:23)
• Stephanie explains the need to be prepared for both smooth and challenging transactions in real estate. (17:36)
• Stephanie's approach to educating clients about the real estate market and navigating high-interest rates. (20:08)
• Stephanie discusses the challenges and rewards of being a business owner in the real estate industry. (27:00)
• Stephanie shares her strategies for building client relationships and the power of referrals in sustaining her business. (34:00)
• Stephanie's insights on staying in touch with clients and making them feel valued through personal touches. (36:09)
• Stephanie discusses the significance of problem-solving in real estate transactions and maintaining professionalism. (41:00)

Key Quotes:

• “Aligning myself with someone from the get-go that had experience, had their own business was just key for me.” - Stephanie Anderson
• “I just had to have that switch in my brain where I was like, you're just going to do it because there's no perfect time. There'll never be a perfect time. If you wait for the perfect time, it will never come.” - Stephanie Anderson
• “Building a business relationally, it has been huge, it's so rewarding when you can help people.” - Stephanie Anderson

Resources Mentioned:

• Connect with Stephanie Anderson
• Team Correa Real Estate Group
• Urban Nest Realty
• Connect with Ashley Mastowski
• She Means Business Podcast
• First Choice Insurance Group
• Contact First Choice Insurance Group
• Little Dog Social Media

Join us for the latest episode of the She Means Business podcast, hosted by Ashley Mastowski sits down with Lisa Kelly, the founder of the Curly Life Company. Listen as Lisa recounts her transition from a corporate career to tackling the unique challenges of the curly hair care industry, and how she’s shaping solutions for curly-haired individuals everywhere.

Episode Highlights:

• Lisa shares her background in corporate America and her leap into creating a curly hair care company. (01:35)
• Insights into the trials of finding effective curly hair products and the financial investments involved. (04:11)
• Introduction of Lisa’s flagship styling product and its unique design features tailored for curly hair. (15:00)
• Lisa describes her entrepreneurial journey, from initial concept through product development and overcoming setbacks. (17:14)
• Discussion on the importance of patents in protecting innovative product designs and navigating the patent application process. (21:02)
• Strategies for effectively reaching and engaging the target market, and the decision to launch on Amazon. (27:20)
• The benefits and challenges of balancing product sales between an independent website and Amazon platform. (36:25)
• Expansion of Lisa's product line from a single styling tool to a comprehensive range of hair care products designed for curly hair. (43:45)
• Encouragement for listeners to pursue their own entrepreneurial dreams and the importance of resilience in business. (48:25)

Key Quotes:

• “It was a numbers game of researching online and making phone calls. I found a lot of incredibly generous people in terms of sharing their knowledge.” - Lisa Kelly
• “Amazon puts me on the shelf of the biggest store in the world. Shelf space is expensive.” - Lisa Kelly

Resources Mentioned:

• Connect with Lisa Kelly
• Curly Life Company.
• Connect with Ashley Mastowski
• She Means Business Podcast
• First Choice Insurance Group
• Contact First Choice Insurance Group
• Little Dog Social Media

In the latest episode of the She Means Business podcast, Ashley Mastowski sits down with Molly Berger, CSRIC®, CDFA®. Molly is a Wealth Management Advisor with Queen City Wealth in Colorado and is licensed in all 50 states. Her company’s mission is to help women become more financially literate and build wealth.

Molly holds the CSRIC® designation which gives her expertise in sustainable and impact investing and is a CDFA® professional helping women navigate the financial impacts of divorce.

Episode Highlights:

• Molly shares her experience in nonprofit management, emphasizing the crucial role of financial resources in driving change. (4:21)
• Molly explains how she learned financial planning for herself, becoming a resource for her friends, and navigating challenges in the finance industry. (9:53)
• Molly emphasizes the importance of personalized financial planning that considers individual differences in goals, industry, income, and tax situations. (18:56)
• Molly discusses the role of a financial planner in helping clients set realistic goals and adjust their spending or earning habits to achieve their desired future. (29:29)
• Molly expresses concern over the common practice of young individuals, often unprepared, committing to substantial student loans. (34:17)
• Molly discusses how to assess student loans by comparing the potential income from a degree against the debt incurred. (37:25)
• Molly emphasizes the importance of financial education from a young age to prevent individuals from unknowingly making financial mistakes. (43:39)
• Molly discusses the value of everyone having a financial plan to avoid feelings of shame or stress about money. (45:20)

Key Quotes:

• “We want to work with people who are values aligned to us.” - Molly Berger, CSRIC®, CDFA®
• “Everyone deserves a financial plan that is tailored to you. And everyone is so different in who we are, what we care about, who we care about, our future goals.” - Molly Berger, CSRIC®, CDFA®
• “Everyone deserves to have a financial plan and feel good about money, whatever that means to you.” - Molly Berger, CSRIC®, CDFA®

Resources Mentioned:

• Connect with Molly Berger, CSRIC®, CDFA®
• Queen City Wealth
• Connect with Ashley Mastowski
• She Means Business Podcast
• First Choice Insurance Group
• Contact First Choice Insurance Group
• Little Dog Social Media