Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in marketing but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Dr. Morissa Schwartz, Owner of Dr. Rissy's Writing & Marketing, located in Morganville, NJ, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

I own Dr. Rissy's Writing and Marketing. We focus on 360 marketing: SEO, social media, PR, and ads. We use these various marketing methods in conjunction to complement each other to benefit our clients' businesses. We typically work with professionals like entrepreneurs, public speakers, doctors, authors, and more, but we have also worked with some great B2C brands.

Tell us about yourself

I started this business while I was a student. I grew up in my parents' mom & pop carpet shop, and I liked writing and social media. That passion led me to start my company to help other businesses.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

I was named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 last year!

What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?

My parents have owned small businesses since before I was born. The day I made my business plan for GenZ, my dad warned me, "Something will go wrong in your business every day." I laughed, but now I am happy if only one thing goes wrong. It's just the nature of the beast. In business, you are juggling so many things, and there is so much out of your control. You just have to stay positive and handle everything the best you can.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. There will never be a 'perfect time.' Just do it.
  2. Treat your clients as they want to be treated. Notice I didn't say 'as you would like to be treated' because everyone is different. Do surveys, polls, etc., and find out what they like.
  3. There's always free cheese in a mouse trap. Don't get sucked into scams.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.drrissyswriting.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morissa_schwartz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorissaSchwartz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morissaschwartz/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morissaschwartz

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