Austin Business Babes Archive

what if a hundred of us...

2008-09-19T15:06:00.006-06:00

... pooled our resources? Most people have an innate desire to have a positive impact in the world. Rebecca Powers is a woman who is taking action and leading hundred of women to do the same. Hear the story how she founded a charitable organization "Impact Austin" and what she's learned along the way.

I went and I learned

2008-05-15T16:52:00.004-06:00

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Gray Hawn, this phenomenal businesswoman has transcended the myth of the starving artist to become one of the most successfull photographer and artist.

you are always selling

2007-12-02T20:09:00.000-06:00

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Donna Watson and her husband, at sixty years old, decided to leave their jobs and start something new. After assessing what was needed in their city and asking people what they wanted, they launched 'The Woman and Family Directory'.

I decided to take my life in my own hands

2007-11-20T08:00:00.000-06:00

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CC Stinson, from CCSquared Productions, quit her job and started her career as an independent filmmaker. How did that happen and what lead to this decision?

I wanna do what I wanna do

2007-11-13T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Liberty Harper-Simonsen, from Harper-Simonsen Consulting, started ten years ago her "own little gym" Liberty Fitness. Now in her mid twenties Liberty starts her new business as an independent fitness franchise consultant. What happened in between that led to this?

I had big dreams

2007-11-02T16:33:00.000-06:00

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Raquel Frankenberg, of Raquel's Fine Furnishings, talks about her transition from working at a bank to becoming an entrepreneur. She also shares her vision of the future for her business and personal life.

trying to bring the food to life

2007-10-30T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Toni Scott, Dinner Made Simple, shortly after starting her own business was featured on TV. How did that happen and what are the other adventures she experiences as a personal chef.

it's been a lot of work and a lot of effort

2007-10-25T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Renee Trudeau, author of "The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal", shows you how to overcome obstacles and turn them into business opportunities. She also explains the importance of patience; the process of turning your dream into a business organically takes time.

balancing family and work

2007-10-23T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Vicki Gardiner, from Purseonally Yours, keeps inventing new products by listening to her customers' needs. She has learned her greatest lessons from crises. In tough times her whole family helps out to deliver the product as promised. Trust me, you will be encouraged by listening to her story.

be whatever you wanna be

2007-10-18T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Anji Fussel's company, She Spies Private Eye, Inc., is one of the most successful companies in the industry. You will be inspired by her stories, by how she has overcome obstacles and how she helps make other women what they want to become. Anji also gives a little glimpse into her plans for the future. Her book recommendation is 'Feminine Force' by Georgette Mosbacher.

it's been a fun ride

2007-10-16T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Mary Louise Butters tells us how she ended up at the Oscars serving brownies. She also shows the different flavors of her brownies and what other products you can buy to stimulate your taste buds. Don't visit her website, you cannot resist!

I think you either have it or you don't

2007-10-11T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Raquel Frankenberg, of Raquel's Fine Furnishings, came from a family in rural Texas with very limited resources. Design, art, and creativity were not options given to her for a career. Find out the how and why of her success story... a degree in management and accounting, becoming an accomplished furniture designer and successful entrepreneur...how did it happen?

it's not a get rich quick business

2007-10-09T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Toni Scott, Dinner Made Simple, discovered her passion while watching TV. While working full-time, she learned to be a personal chef in her off-hours. Then, she found her first clients through friends, quit her job and was up and running within a few months! Watch and learn what were the steps she took to make her dream come true.

motherhood rocked my world

2007-10-04T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Renee Trudeau, from Career Strategists, started a new project out of her need for support when she had her son. This project has now evolved into a new business, support groups all over the country, and a complimentary work book, "The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal".

the excitement on people's faces

2007-10-02T08:00:00.000-06:00

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The business of Vicki Gardiner, Purseonally Yours, got ignited by the feedback she got from people who enjoyed her gifts. Making handbags for family and friends turned into a nationwide success.

can I ride with you?

2007-09-28T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Anji Fussell, founder and owner of She Spies Private Eye, Inc., hired her nail technician as her first employee. What were her other steps in building her business? Listen to her stories and see how you can apply them to your own endeavors.

all or nothing

2007-09-25T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Mary Louise Butters, whose business is called Mary Louise Butters Brownies, started the venture out of her love of delicious food. First, she enrolled her friends and family to help her launch. Later, they became her support group when she needed encouragement.

helping people tell their story

2007-09-20T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Karen Frost, from Frost Media Relations, attracts new clients mainly through word-of-mouth. Hear some success stories about her clients and how she used media to enhance their visibility.

you can do anything with touch

2007-09-18T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Jessie Dingler, Massage Therapist, created a DVD called 'How to touch your Woman'. It has led to her giving speeches, radio interviews, plus DVD sales from all over the world! It was a project designed to teach her how to sell her own products so that she can later sell other people's products.

you have to remember to take time off

2007-09-13T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Kate Wodash, Pilates Trainer, knows how much her 'private life' influences her business success. She also tells us how she learned business... she never stops learning, taking seminars, reading books, trying new tools. One of her resources is the seminar The Soul of Entrepreneurship.

real good comes out of bad

2007-09-11T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Lindsey Berkson, COO of Kenilin, survived the biggest crisis of her life without losing her belief. How did she do that and what can we learn from her experience?

it doesn't have to be difficult

2007-09-10T17:52:00.000-06:00

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Melissa Miller, executive director of the Austin Independent Business Alliance, implemented systems and procedures in the organization. How did she do that and what were her challenges? Learn from her and be inspired in your own projects.

figure out what you want and live it

2007-09-04T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Linda Ford tells us how a bad experience in corporate culture led to her innovation in business consulting. Her book about the 800 Pound Gorilla of corporate culture will soon be published. Check out her website at www.fordbusinessconsulting.com to stay updated.

you do not have to compromise who you are

2007-08-30T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Karen Frost, from Frost Media Relations, started her own business ten years ago. She learned the nuts and bolts of entrepreneurship from her father. When she started FMR, he had had his own business for ten years.
Karen also shares her secrets how to deal with the everyday risks and unexpected events, which always occur in business.

it was a blind date

2007-08-28T22:20:00.000-06:00

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Jessie Dingler's blind date became her mentor for her career as a Massage Therapist. Listen to her successful marketing strategies and how she invented new products for new clients.

why don't you have your own business?

2007-08-23T08:00:00.001-06:00

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Kate Wodash, Pilates Trainer, made her way from being a customer, becoming an instructor to starting her own training facility. How did she make all these transitions and what did she learn during her journey?

I always liked to be an innovator

2007-08-21T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Lindsey Berkson, COO of Kenilin, tells the story of her new company: a new regulation of the FDA inspires her to develop an innovative drug. How do you stay on top of all the challenges coming with building a company around a new product.

we can come together and build alliances

2007-08-16T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Melissa Miller, from the Austin Independent Business Alliance, brings her experience and passion to the table... connecting businesses with clients and creating community. Learn what the benefits for Austin are.

show up as your authentic self

2007-08-14T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Linda Ford, from Ford Business Consulting, says you just have to be you, that is the most powerful way of doing business. What does that mean? Get the full story and more inspiration from one of the most experienced business consultants.

how do you plan ahead?

2007-08-09T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Ginger Webb, from Texas Medicinals, decided to prepare for nation wide distribution of her products. What events and thoughts lead to that decision?

don't be paralyzed by family members

2007-08-07T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Marianne Bedard, from the Party Image, gives us her insights how you keep your dream alive against all 'good' advice and make it a reality.

you have to be a little better

2007-08-02T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Sheri Marshall, from Best Choice Mobile Notary, uses competition as an opportunity to improve her service and acknowledge her existing customers for their loyalty.

what is your communication style?

2007-07-31T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Fran Harris is also an experienced coach of coaches. She talks today about how you deal with buyers remorse.

just get started

2007-07-26T11:47:00.001-06:00

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Thinking too much can stop you...don't imagine all the things that can go wrong, just go in action! This and other insights of an experienced (and young) entrepreneur, Aruni Gunasegaram.

changes and news

2007-07-25T12:25:00.000-06:00

After publishing 85 episodes and hearing your feedback... change is afoot!

From this week on we will publish only two episodes per week, on Tuesday and Thursday. The segments are now longer and the sound bites are carefully selected... insights and stories for success in life and business.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the near future!

money is always a challenge

2007-07-24T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Ginger Webb, from Texas Medicinals, tells us how she financed her start and how important it is to pay attention to details.

desire can be found

2007-07-20T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Holly, from Hot Mama's Espresso Bar, uses her experience as former sex therapist in her new business. What is sexy about coffee?

how can we solve this?

2007-07-19T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Norma Jean Heitman, from Design Loft, shares her secret about customer complaints and how to deal with them.

you ask, that's all

2007-07-17T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Beverly D, from Beverly D Raw Organics, tells us how she developed her management style by modeling it after teaching.

how to do it without making mistakes

2007-07-16T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Marianne Bedard, from The Party Image, prepares her franchise system. What would you like to know about the pros and cons of franchising? She knows!

we have to weigh every decision

2007-07-13T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Aruni Gunasegaram, from Babble Soft chose for her actual business Bootstrapping as funding method. Learn the differences between VC funding, Angel funding and Bootstrapping.

do some good in the world

2007-07-12T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Mary Dean, from Kick Skirt describes her strategy for building her new business. Less clients is better than too much.

I am not asking for a date

2007-07-11T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Holly from Hot Mama's Espresso Bar talks about the challenges as a sexy and sensual woman in the business world.

people want to have better lives

2007-07-10T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Fran Harris, speaker and author, talks about changing your perspective and how to create immediate results. She inspires you to get what you want.

she is for real

2007-07-09T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Ginger Webb's best business associates evolved out of her long standing relationships. Hear how it happened.

playing is as important as working

2007-07-06T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Beverly D, from Beverly D Raw Organics, inspires us in treating team members and employees differently. How you build a tight knit team.

they had gotten pretty smart...

2007-07-05T08:00:00.000-06:00

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... so I did too. Sheri Marshall, from Best Choice Mobile Notary, is a real entrepreneur. She started with a minimum investment, putting only the most basic tools and procedures in place.

fortune is in the follow-up

2007-07-03T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Brenda Davis, an Arbonne Consultant, tells us how their simple system makes it easier to execute the often complex tasks of business.

women make 90% of all purchase decisions

2007-07-02T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Mary Dean, from Kick Skirt, talks about the paradox of a male dominated advertising industry and a female dominated marketplace.

where was this when I was a kid?

2007-06-29T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Marianne Bedard from The Party Image combines a word-of-mouth strategy with classic advertisement. How does that work?

it's a word-of-mouth thing

2007-06-28T08:00:00.000-06:00

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How did Ginger Webb from Texas Medicinals find her first clients and hire her first employee?

you have to let go

2007-06-27T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Holly from Hot Mama's Espresso Bar reveals the psychology of coffee ordering and how she expands her venture.

be professional at all times

2007-06-26T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Sheri Marshall, from Best Choice Mobile Notary, and Dana talk about marketing and approachability, defined by Scott Ginsberg.

let things flow

2007-06-25T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Aruni Gunasegaram, creator of Babble Soft, is relaxed when facing challenges...like being a woman in business.

labeling is a really tricky part

2007-06-22T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Ginger Webb, Texas Medicinals, gave birth to her first baby while she was starting her business. How does a working mom do it?

we are moms first

2007-06-21T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Marianne Bedard, The Party Image, reveals her secret research tactics and also how you fund a new endeavor.

we even notarize tickets

2007-06-20T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Sheri Marshall, Best Choice Mobile Notary, and her bold plans for the future inspire. What marketing ideas will you get from hearing her?

the internet is an amazing thing

2007-06-19T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Aruni Gunasegaram, from Babble Soft, started marketing their first product, the Baby Manager, through the internet.

what do I want?

2007-06-18T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Holly, from Hot Mama's Espresso Bar, inspires her staff and her customers with innovative ideas. Do you want to know more?

is this a franchise?

2007-06-15T08:00:00.000-06:00

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After 1 and 1/2 years in business, Marianne Bedard with The Party Image is featured in the nationaly published Entrepreneur Magazine. How did she do it?

talking to other people

2007-06-14T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Ginger Webb from Texas Medicinals likes to talk to people and find out how they run their business.

the bottom line is patience

2007-06-13T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Holly from Hot Mama's Espresso Bar sees her venture as the best kind of business school, because it's 'hands-on education'. Hear how she overcomes her personal limitations.

applications for new parents

2007-06-12T08:00:00.000-06:00

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Aruni Gunasegaram invented what she needed in her pregnancy. Now it is her business.

don't stop, don't give up

2007-06-11T08:00:00.000-06:00

Sheri Marshall runs her business by handling the important details and outsourcing additional services.

how to make a herb tincture

2007-06-08T08:00:00.000-06:00

Ginger Webb shows us how to make a tincture out of a passion flower plant.

enhance what you already are

2007-06-07T08:00:00.000-06:00

When Marianne Bedard talks about her business she starts out with how much fun it is for her and her clients, teenage girls.

never say no

2007-06-06T08:00:00.000-06:00

Sheri Marshall gets in front of as many potential customers as possible so they can 'put a face with the name'. Marketing and becoming 'known' is her specialty!

giving the love

2007-06-05T08:00:00.000-06:00

Holly from Hot Mama's Espresso Bar describes how she treats her customers and hires people. It is all about fun and courage.

find out what people want

2007-06-04T08:00:00.000-06:00

Ginger Webb got her business off the ground by teaching people about herbs.

follow your bliss

2007-06-01T08:00:00.000-06:00

Herbalist Ginger Webb tells us how her work with the environmental movement inspired her to learn a new profession and start her business.

creating a space for love

2007-05-31T08:00:00.000-06:00

How Holly Skala, a relationship counselor and sex therapist, turns her passion for love into an espresso bar.

best home businesses

2007-05-30T08:00:00.000-06:00

Instead of going into early retirement, Sheri Marshall started her own business. She got the idea for it from the book: Best Home Businesses for People 50+

we need something new & fun

2007-05-29T08:00:00.000-06:00

Marianne Bedard's new business, the Party Image, arose out of her neighbor's daughter's need. And now, the neighbor is her business partner!

ride out the storm

2007-05-25T08:00:00.000-06:00

Norma Jean Heitman tells us how important it is to follow your own intuition.

listen between the lines

2007-05-24T08:00:00.000-06:00

Helping companies market to women is Mary Dean's mission. She recommends the book The Female Brain.

you have to follow up

2007-05-23T08:00:00.000-06:00

Beverly D explains what makes a successful manager.

take the roof off

2007-05-22T08:00:00.000-06:00

Fran Harris tells us how you meet and greet your local banker.

referrals are the bread and butter

2007-05-21T08:00:00.000-06:00

Brenda Davis loves to work with her team: teaching and training them to perfection.

keep smart people in your life

2007-05-18T08:00:00.000-06:00

Mary Dean wants to help other people make the leap. That is passion!

an offer they can't refuse

2007-05-17T08:00:00.000-06:00

Fran Harris sells her products at the back of the room. How does she do that?

women are up to 1 of 3 things

2007-05-16T08:00:00.000-06:00

Beverly D reveals what Bob Schwartz said are the three things women want.

it's all between your ears

2007-05-15T08:00:00.000-06:00

How Brenda Davis overcomes her fear and self-doubt.

keep reaching out

2007-05-14T08:00:00.000-06:00

Norma Jean Heitman never stops learning and expanding her business.

loosen up around money

2007-05-11T08:00:00.000-06:00

Fran Harris speaks about having a big vision and how that influences your cash flow.

sales is in everything

2007-05-10T08:00:00.000-06:00

Brenda Davis tells the story of how she generated her first customers.

are we in business?

2007-05-09T08:00:00.000-06:00

Norma Jean Heitman talks about hiring people and mentoring them.

finding folks you can count on

2007-05-08T08:00:00.000-06:00

Mary Dean includes her whole family in her new business.

what women want

2007-05-07T08:00:00.000-06:00

Beverly D figured out how to bring fun into her new business venture.

be interested, not interesting

2007-05-04T08:00:00.000-06:00

Brenda Davis tells us the main reason how she joined Arbonne and left the security of her CPA job.

get out of the rat race

2007-05-03T08:00:00.000-06:00

Brenda Davis, former CPA, is successful in network marketing. How does she do it?

tone down your perfectionism

2007-05-02T08:00:00.000-06:00

Norma Jean shares her great marketing ideas which she used successfully during her more than fifteen years of experience in interior design.

keep stretching yourself

2007-05-01T08:00:00.000-06:00

Norma Jean Heitman, interior designer, tells us how her business prompted her personal growth.

people have a voice

2007-04-30T08:00:00.000-06:00

Ryanne Hodson has an inspiring vision for the future of the internet.

boomer women

2007-04-27T08:00:00.000-06:00

Fran Harris develops a talk show out of her experience as an entrepreneur and business coach.

falling is the easy part

2007-04-26T08:00:00.000-06:00

Mary Dean tells us about the challenges starting a new business.

one step at a time

2007-04-25T08:00:00.000-06:00

Mary Dean's vision for a modern advertising concept.

be your biggest fan

2007-04-24T08:00:00.000-06:00

Arena Reed combines technology and design. Her blog everythingVENUS is also her online journal.

we are the media

2007-04-23T08:00:00.000-06:00

Jennifer Navarette explains the idea of Podcamp and how you use this new media for business.

most powerful force in global economy

2007-04-20T08:00:00.000-06:00

Mary Dean presents her new business Kickskirt at the Marketing To Women Conference in Chicago.

you have to take a leap

2007-04-19T08:00:00.000-06:00

How Mary Dean survived corporate America and kept her spirit.