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June 10, 2025 22 mins

In this episode of Bearcats Mean Business, Lindner graduate Rachael Spoon talks about: 

*Aiming to “revolutionize the wedding industry” with her wedding planning business, Rae & Co. + plans for her one-of-kind venue.

*Key mentors, including a Lindner academic advisor who let Rachael plan her wedding.

*Overcoming doubt + why failure is a necessary part of success.

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Timestamps

  • 1:51 – How Rachael ended up at Lindner/UC 

    3:00 – Landing on entrepreneurship 

    5:03 – The idea that became her “everything” 

    7:42 – Her time in the Ohio National Guard 

    8:53 – Rae & Co.: Then and Now 

    10:22 – Moments of doubt 

    11:46 – Client acquisition 

    12:52 – Interactions with other wedding industry entrepreneurs 

    13:56 – Plans for the venue 

    18:10 – Advice for students 

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