Austin Business Babes (Apple TV)

you are always selling

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:09:00 +0000

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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:00:00 +0000

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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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:00:00 +0000

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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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:33:00 +0000

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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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 04:10:00 +0000

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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.

balancing family and work

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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Raquel Frankenburg, 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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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?

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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.

it doesn't have to be difficult

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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.

why don't you have your own business?

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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.

show up as your authentic self

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:15:00 +0000

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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?

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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.

what is your communication style?

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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

info@danalynnmedia.com (Dana Minney) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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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.