Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The C Suite with Catherine
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| On Bootstrapping for Growth: Danielle Becker of Lefty's Right Mind | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:50:24 | |
I am always so excited to meet someone I already know and admire through Instagram and that's just what happened with Danielle, the Founder & CEO of Lefty’s Right Mind: a full-service bespoke creative studio brings a client’s vision to life through creative direction, on-site activations and branded product. Through craftsmanship and customization, Lefty’s Right Mind fosters human connection while building brand loyalty and awareness. Today’s episode will include the term Bootstrap - which is the financing of a business through one’s own funds, through the use of revenue, and individual sources of capital sourced by the business owner (think small personal loans, lines of credit, and all around scrappiness). Followed by her left hand and a steadfast love for creative problem solving, designer Danielle Becker paints within the lines but dreams without boundaries. A self-proclaimed design nerd, with roots in graphic design and art direction, curiosity and discipline drive her artistry. We also talk about:
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| Coming Soon: The Small Business Planner | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:14:22 | |
Join me for a solo episode today sharing a little bit about the backstory behind the newest resource from Cash Flow for Creatives -- The Small Business Planner: a step-by-step guide to plan and grow the business of your dreams. Click here to access a free chapter excerpt from the upcoming release of The Small Business Planner! (Link: https://www.cashflow-method.com/free-chapter/) | |||
| Staying True to Yourself as a Fashion Designer: Partnerships with Marcelo Giacobbe | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:43:30 | |
Marcelo initially started his line back in 2012 when he was looking for a challenge on a personal level. After finishing school, he traveled to Europe where he decided he wanted to do runway shows to showcase his work. He believes the universe heard his calling because when he returned to Argentina, he was selected to participate in a few runway shows. His career catapulted from there. Throughout his career, he has learned so much about business and himself as a person through his many partnerships in the fashion industry. Having partners has taught him the importance of knowing your core values. He has also learned that the right opportunity will eventually come. Sometimes you have to wait, and he says you will not disappear if you don’t jump at every opportunity. We also talk about:
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| Building a Fashion Brand in the Global Market: Foreign Exchange Rates with Nicola Harlem, Founder of The Curated | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:46:51 | |
With a mission of bringing luxury fashion to the everyday woman, Nicola started her company, The Curated, as a pregnancy project. It has grown to be a global brand that reaches women all over the world. With a retail store in Australia and a global e-commerce website, The Curated brings the accessibility of high-end fashion to women everywhere. At The Curated, they are focused on sustainable fashion. By creating a customer-centered brand, women are encouraged to upload images and information like their measurements and weight to the website after they make a purchase. This helps better explain how the clothes fit and allows future customers to make more informed decisions on sizing and fit prior to purchases. This is how The Curated is doing its part to reduce the carbon footprint, due to unnecessary shipping and returns. We also talk about:
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| Behind the Scenes of Building a Luxury Fashion Brand: Profit and Loss Statements with Andrew Kwon | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:54:57 | |
Andrew’s Underwater Garden Collection from his thesis at Parsons got a lot of attention and, in many ways, was the starting point of his career. One dress, in particular, was pulled for the window at Neiman Marcus. While eveningwear was the spotlight of his thesis project, Andrew first focused on his bridal collection after graduation before launching his evening wear collection under his own name in September 2022. His design aesthetic empowers women, highlighting the strength and beauty of nature. Each collection takes cues from Kwon’s surroundings and builds upon this concept with femininity, bridging the ethereal with the every day. We also talk about:
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| Accelerating Sales & Brand Growth in Fine Jewelry: Assets with Lauren Grunstein of Verstolo | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:38:56 | |
With a contagious passion for entrepreneurship and innovation, Lauren Grunstein noticed a need for something new in a space that had been steady for far too long. As the Vice President of Sales, PR, and Marketing for Verstolo Fine Jewelry, Lauren shares with us how she creatively uses the company's fine jewelry assets to generate a powerful combination of increased revenue, social-media buzz, and long-term brand loyalty. At Verstolo, they are shaking up the fine jewelry space by offering fine jewelry rental for brides and special occasions. In this episode, Lauren opens up about the behind the scenes of fine jewelry rental, the challenges they face, ways they serve their clients now, and how they plan to serve them for years to come. She also shares her passion for transforming the wedding space by inviting brides to experience luxury without the price tag. We also talk about: Finance Definition: What is an asset? Rethinking how an asset can generate new streams of income Experiencing entrepreneurship without starting a company Entrepreneurship as a mindset Making connections and collaborations in a new-to-you industry Forecasting your next wave of growth How to know if small business is for you About Our Guest: Instagram: @verstolo TikTok: @verstolofinejewelry Website: verstolo.com Simple Finance Resources for Small Business Owners: Watch the Free Class, “How to Manage Cash Flow with Ease so You Can Focus on Consistent Monthly Growth” Click here to save your seat! Catherine’s Small Business Finance 101 Starter Course and Learn How to Plan 12 Months of Sales Goals and Expenses in One Hour! Click here to access the template and training! Ready to get serious? Join The Consistent Cash Flow Method for Small Business Owners Course & Community. | |||
| Welcome to The C Suite! My Career Story and Introducing Season 1 | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:08:40 | |
My name is Catherine Smith Licari, and I live in New York City with my husband and our dog, Penny. I was inspired to start this podcast because I have always loved connecting with others and I am deeply passionate about financial literacy for small business owners. I know how frustrating it can be for entrepreneurs who feel like they don’t have a roadmap to success when it comes to learning about finances in business. After graduating in 2011 with a degree in political science and writing, and started my career with an internship at W Magazine. I stayed in the magazine world for a number of years before launching Plan de Ville, my first company, which was an e-commerce site for emerging luxury fashion designers. I quickly learned that I had a knack for entrepreneurship, but knew I was lacking the financial skills necessary to lead my own company or anyone else’s company and to grow responsibly. So I went back to school and earned my MBA from Columbia business school in 2019. My most recent passion project is my financial literacy company, Cash Flow for Creatives, which is the inspiration behind this podcast. It is designed to empower small business owners with financial tools, specifically for them. This podcast was the next step. Each episode will feature one finance term that is explained through career stories in conversation with friends: In this season of the C Suite, we talk about: Assets with Lauren Grunstein, VP of sales, PR and Marketing for Verstolo P&L - the profit and loss statement - with Andrew Kwon, owner of a luxury evening gown and bridal line Partnerships with Marcelo Giacobbe, founder of Giacobbe Assumptions with Katie Schloss, creative entrepreneur and writer Resources: My first business, shopping side Plan de Ville Website: Cash Flow for Creatives Instagram: @cashflow.for.creatives Website: CatherinePDV.com Instagram: @catherinepdv Simple Finance Resources for Small Business Owners: Watch the Free Class, “How to Manage Cash Flow with Ease so You Can Focus on Consistent Monthly Growth” Click here to save your seat! Catherine’s Small Business Finance 101 Starter Course and Learn How to Plan 12 Months of Sales Goals and Expenses in One Hour! Click here to access the template and training! Ready to get serious? Join The Consistent Cash Flow Method for Small Business Owners Course & Community. | |||
| TRAILER | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:04:21 | |
The C Suite with Catherine is a podcast about entrepreneurship and small business finance through the lens of career stories. Each episode with a guest features a singular finance term with the goal of illuminating financial concepts in a way that speaks to who we are as creatives, not as finance executives. | |||
| On Planning for the Worst-Case Scenario: Small Business Lessons from the Hollywood Writers and Actors Strike | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:20:10 | |
On Planning for the Worst-Case Scenario: Small Business Lessons from the Hollywood Writers and Actors Strike The C-Suite with Catherine is a podcast focusing on on entrepreneurship and small business finance through real career stories. This episode discusses the importance of planning for unexpected periods as an entrepreneur using the Hollywood actors' writers' strike as an example. We'll go over the importance of planning for THREE scenarios in your business: The Expected Case: When things go as planned, understanding your regular income and expenses. The Upside Case: Unexpectedly high demand and income, requiring adjustments to accommodate growth. The Downside Case: Or, what happens in the case of a dramatic drop in demand and income, necessitating preparation to cover fixed expenses and agility to survive challenging periods as a small business owner. The ongoing Hollywood strike exemplifies the importance of being ready for sudden changes in demand and income. Businesses can benefit from understanding their financial health and making proactive choices even during uncertain times. By preparing for different scenarios, businesses can navigate challenges and emerge stronger from unexpected disruptions. To access the resource mentioned in this episode, click here to access "Small Business Essentials: The 5 Key Numbers to Know in Your Business" | |||
| On Money, Fear, and Shame: Welcome to Judgement Free Finance | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:36:28 | |
Are you avoiding your business finance because you dont know where to start? Or, because the entire topic makes your skin crawl? Are you waiting for the other shoe to drop? If you’ve ever asked yourself questions like, “Can I afford to pay all the bills? Why am I always the last person who gets paid? Am I saving enough for taxes? How do I start to feel more proactive in my business?” There's a huge block about money and shame and fear and it's all tied up in worth. Whether we're worthy enough to pay ourselves first. Whether we deserve a salary. How to navigate making sure we're paying our team, our contractors, the people that we work with and that make our businesses thrive. Today's episode was really inspired by the fact that pretty much every conversation I have with small business owners in my business starts the same way. They lean forward. We're usually on Zoom. They lean forward, look me dead in the eyes through the camera, and say, "Catherine, don't judge me." In today's solo episode, I'll be focusing on all of this as well as specific practical takeaways for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. We also talk about:
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Simple Finance Resources for Small Business Owners: Watch the Free Class, “How to Manage Cash Flow with Ease so You Can Focus on Consistent Monthly Growth” Click here to save your seat! Catherine’s Small Business Finance 101 Starter Course and Learn How to Plan 12 Months of Sales Goals and Expenses in One Hour! Click here to access the template and training! Ready to get serious? Join The Consistent Cash Flow Method for Small Business Owners Course & Community. Other questions, or just want to say hi? Email me at catherine@cashflowforcreatives.com | |||
| How to Pay Yourself a Consistent Salary as a Small Business Owner | 24 May 2023 | 00:25:59 | |
Is it possible to pay yourself consistently as a small business owner? In today's solo episode, I'll be focusing on all of this as well as specific practical takeaways for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. We also talk about:
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Simple Finance Resources for Small Business Owners: Watch the Free Class, “How to Manage Cash Flow with Ease so You Can Focus on Consistent Monthly Growth” Click here to save your seat! Catherine’s Small Business Finance 101 Starter Course and Learn How to Plan 12 Months of Sales Goals and Expenses in One Hour! Click here to access the template and training! Ready to get serious? Join The Consistent Cash Flow Method for Small Business Owners Course & Community. Ready to get serious? Join The Consistent Cash Flow Method for Small Business Owners Course & Community. | |||
| 5 Steps to Manage 90 Days of Cash Flow | 03 May 2023 | 00:32:02 | |
Are there simple strategies you can implement to improve your life as a business owner? How can I plan 90 days of cash flow without any stress? Is it possible to pay yourself consistently as a small business owner? In today's solo episode, I'll be focusing on all of this as well as specific practical takeaways for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. We also talk about:
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Simple Finance Resources for Small Business Owners: Watch the Free Class, “How to Manage Cash Flow with Ease so You Can Focus on Consistent Monthly Growth” Click here to save your seat! Catherine’s Small Business Finance 101 Starter Course and Learn How to Plan 12 Months of Sales Goals and Expenses in One Hour! Click here to access the template and training! Ready to get serious? Join The Consistent Cash Flow Method for Small Business Owners Course & Community. Ready to get serious? Join The Consistent Cash Flow Method for Small Business Owners Course & Community. | |||
| Q&A with Catherine on Entrepreneurship, Life, and Lessons Learned | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:39:24 | |
I'm flipping the script today, and answering questions from a variety of people, who play a number of roles in my life. If you want to know what it's REALLY like to be an entrepreneur, the answer is in this episode. If you want to know the biggest mistakes I've made, they're in here. If you want to know my best advice to someone just starting their business, yep, the answer is in here too! This episode is packed with off-the-cuff advice and little nuggets about myself I rarely talk about. Resources:
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| Going from Employee to Entrepreneur: On Profit Margins & Building a Brand from Scratch with Felice Langkamp of MyCashmere | 19 Apr 2023 | 01:05:14 | |
Felice Langkamp is the founder and director of My Cashmere, which she founded in February 2022 after spending five years with Tiffany and Co. in e-commerce client development and high jewelry. COVID-19 lockdown conditions inspired her business idea and her entrepreneurial spirit shifted into overdrive as she then set out to become a cashmere expert and create a supply chain to bring her brand to life. Her focus is on creating a sustainable start for her business to have a sustainable future. With a goal of bringing comfort and elegance to every woman’s wardrobe, Felice started her business in the midst of the pandemic. As a graduate of the GIA: Gemological Institute, she knows a thing or two about exquisite quality, the highest level of craftsmanship, and how to communicate all of the values of luxury to a potential target client base. She also focuses on sustainable fashion and believes in staying true to your visions and beliefs which can often be hard to do in the fashion industry. We also talk about:
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| From Academic to Entrepreneur: Financial Operating Model with Kimberly Jenkins, Founder & CEO of the Fashion And Race Database | 12 Apr 2023 | 01:04:42 | |
Kimberly Jenkins is an educator, researcher, and founder of The Fashion and Race Database. She is also the Founder of Artis Solomon, an education consultancy that provides academic and creative solutions for a more intelligent fashion system. In today’s episode, Kim gives a behind-the-scenes look into her transformation from academia to business owner and how she is learning to value her time, work, and services. With a mission of educating people about the sociocultural and historical influences behind why we wear what we wear Kim started her business, The Fashion and Race Database, an online platform filled with tools that expand the narrative of fashion history and challenge mis-representation within the fashion system. It has grown from a free-to-use resource to a tiered database that is widely sought after by major universities and publications. Kim was also recently named to the Vogue Business 100 Innovators for her work amongst the top sustainability thought leaders changing the world of fashion. We also talk about:
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| On Conquering Limiting Beliefs in Entrepreneurship: Assumptions with Katie Schloss | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:47:36 | |
Katie’s entire life changed in the blink of an eye when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor five years ago. Not only did she survive the terrifying diagnosis, surgery, and recovery, but she was committed to thriving throughout the entire process. She has since gone on to run the NYC marathon, start a career in publishing, and land an internship at UChicago Medicine where she now works. After college, Katie worked in fashion and beauty PR, however she felt at sea in her roles, struggling to manage the day-to-day requirements of a corporate role due to her undiagnosed brain tumor. She decided to start her own jewelry line, which she was then able to license to another company (an entrepreneurial goal for many small business owners). Throughout the past decade, she shared how she has “gained so much from losing her mind.” Katie shares her inspiring journey from business owner to her new career as a licensed social worker with us in today’s episode. We also talk about:
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