How This Tutoring Entrepreneur and Mom of 3 Brought in a Million Dollars in 5 Years Chelsea Arns set out to create a successful tutoring business, and by the fifth year, she hit her goal of bringing in a million dollars in revenue, all while raising three little ones. Here are her best tips for creating and succeeding in a business that ultimately works…
Make These 3 Marketing Moves to End 2022 Stronger Than Ever These three marketing tips will help your business end the year strong and enter 2023 feeling well-prepared. By Joy Gendusa Every industry is different when it comes to approaching the end of the year. Some businesses may view October through December as their busiest months, whereas others use the time…
Female Astronaut Shares Down-to-Earth Advice By Tim Johnson An astronaut who spoke Friday at Kirn and Wilson Middle Schools had some out-of-this-world stories but also some down-to-Earth advice for an audience of eighth-graders. Megan McArthur was part of SpaceX Crew-2, which flew to the International Space Station last year and completed a mission of almost 200 days. The crew —…
10 Perspectives on Building Female Business Success By John Cox A panel of speakers with dinner and a keynote will have to wait another year. Email has instead brought together 10 professional perspectives for this month’s focus on Bakersfield women in business. We asked each of our print guests what sorts of professional challenges she had overcome on the journey…
6 Lessons In Building A Successful Company From Nicci Levi By Megan Bruneau Nicci Levy has one of those stories that will inspire even the most discouraged entrepreneur: In middle school, she tried out for every team and didn’t make a single one. Unfazed, she joined the only team with no tryouts: cross country track. In her mid-thirties, with no…
Mia Ray Of Glam-Aholic Lifestyle Brand On 4 Ways To Exceed Sales Expectations By Pauleanna Reid “No paid influencers, no running ads, no viral moments. Just me … and you.” This note shared by Mia Ray to her Instagram followers in July illustrates the secret behind the Glam-Aholic Lifestyle brand’s unprecedented success. Armed with her love for fashion, her phone, and some…
Role Models: Women Lead in Business and Media By Ben Mackin As a way to help Frankfort celebrate Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 27, The State Journal has spoken with local women in leadership roles in various industries for a three-part series entitled Role Models. In part one, published on Aug. 5, we spoke to leaders from local government, law…
Sara Margulis On Turning A Passion Project Into A Business By Shelley Zalis You’re planning your dream wedding and an even dreamier honeymoon. When you and your partner set out to populate your wedding registry, you realize you already have all the dishes, small appliances, and cocktail shakers you need – after all, you’re both adults. What you really need is some…
Women in Retail: Carla Wade of automotiveMastermind By Auto Remarketing Staff Auto Remarketing: What do you enjoy most about working in retail automotive, and what would you change? Carla Wade: When I reflect on the last two decades I’ve spent in the automotive industry, the word “opportunity” comes to mind. Throughout my career, I learned the importance of stepping outside…
Sponsorship, Not Mentorship, Is Key to Advancing Your Career By Deanna Cuadra Despite more companies presenting diversity and equity at the forefront of their values, women still find themselves underrepresented at the executive level and are missing out on the compensation and influence that comes with it. Less than 11% of senior executives are women among the world’s largest Fortune 500…
