Organize, Manage and Grow - Centure Financial
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Shay Bacani, CEO of Centure Financial, located in San Diego, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Centure Financial is a bookkeeping and financial management firm dedicated to helping women increase and manage their income. Our primary clients are beauty brands, professionals, and salons.
Tell us about yourself
I began working in Corporate Accounting at just 18 years old while being a bridal makeup artist on the side. I loved the creativity makeup gave me but got a thrill from the fast-paced environment in Corporate. After constantly noticing my hair and makeup peers not understanding taxes or how to price their services, I knew there was a void in the market. This was when I began to combine my love for business and numbers with the beauty industry to help other beauty entrepreneurs understand and manage their finances. My clients are my biggest motivation! I love seeing other women obtain large amounts of wealth and buy real estate just from doing what they love. This seemed almost impossible for me growing up, so to have a front-row seat to this is so inspiring and lets me know that there is no limit to what women can do.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment is entering a male-dominated field, such as accounting and finance, and absolutely crushing it while raising two beautiful girls. Our firm manages over $5M per month, and I've built it all while being a full-time mother and wife. This journey was far from easy, but I want to show my daughters that you can do and become anything.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Being a business owner comes with countless challenges, but the hardest is balancing all the roles you have. I am a mom, wife, manager to a small team, CEO, and much more. Balancing it all and making time for what matters can become a challenge.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
My top 3 tips are to stay consistent, fall in love with the journey, not the goal, and never stop learning.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
We live in a world where income opportunities are at our fingertips so take advantage of that.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://centurefinancial.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centurefinancial/
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