Summary
In this episode of Grit, Grace & Growth, host Laura Navaquin speaks with Melissa Lohrer, an agency growth consultant, about the significance of strategic partnerships in business. They discuss Melissa's journey from working in-house at agencies to starting her own consulting business, Waverly Avenue Consulting, aimed at helping agency owners, particularly women, achieve sustainable growth. The conversation covers the importance of building meaningful partnerships, the dynamics of collaboration, and practical steps for new entrepreneurs to foster relationships that support long-term success.
Takeaways
Sound Bites
"Creating strategic partnerships fuels business growth."
"I wanted to find something that really lit me up."
"Just get started, just get out there and do it."
Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Entrepreneurship
09:12 The Power of Partnerships
27:21 Waverly Avenue: Empowering Women in Business
33:04 Practical Steps for New Entrepreneurs
37:18 Podcast End Audio Only.mp3
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