AI Tools and Financial Strategies Every Entrepreneur Needs to Grow with Carlyn Bushman, CEO, CMB Brands, LLC

Are you always be launching or ready to always be learning? In this energizing episode of Women Leaders on the Move, host Natalie Benamou sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur and educator Carlyn Bushman to unpack what every service-based business owner needs to know right now.

From using AI to build custom SOPs and track strategy KPIs to navigating uncertain financial waters with confidence, Carlyn shares practical, real-world ways to grow your business without burning out.

Whether you're a solopreneur, leader in transition, or scaling to new heights, this conversation offers a toolkit of actionable strategies to manage your time, protect your cash flow, and stay focused on what matters most.

You'll learn:

• Why ABL (Always Be Learning) is the new ABL (Always Be Launching)
• How AI tools like ChatGPT can create strategy dashboards, training plans, and speaker one-pagers in minutes
• Financial truths service-based businesses can't ignore—and how to pivot wisely
• The power of asking your clients what they actually want
• How peer groups and masterminds can unlock new revenue ideas

Get ready to feel inspired, empowered, and equipped to take on what’s next.

Thank you Carlyn for being a featured guest today and for being a speaker for HerCsuite® Women Entrepreneur Mastermind

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

About Carlyn Bushman

Founder of Carlyn Bushman Consulting & POP Academy, Carlyn is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through education that’s as structured as collegiate classes but tailored for the fast-paced world of business. As the driving force behind POP Academy, Carlyn creates a dynamic learning environment that blends real-world expertise with actionable insights, helping business owners transform knowledge into growth. With her deep experience in corporate leadership and small business ownership, Carlyn brings a hands-on, practical approach to consulting, guiding entrepreneurs toward sustainable success and profitability.

Get in touch with Carlyn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlynbushman/

 https://carlynbushmanconsulting.com/

https://www.instagram.com/carlynbushmanconsulting/

https://www.facebook.com/carlynbushmanconsulting

This podcast is sponsored by Thrive in 2025 Women's Conference June 25-28th in Chicago.

Connect with Host Natalie Benamou, Founder HerCsuite®

Natalie is the host of "Women Leaders on the Move'', a top 25 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. She is also the Founder of HerCsuite®, a powerful women's network with membership programs that advance women in the second half of their career. Natalie is also the President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit focused on improving health outcomes for women.

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