Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Ashley Rector, Founder of Laura Alexandria Marketing, located in Avon Lake, OH, USA.

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

Social media marketing for venture-backed businesses looking to thrive online.

Tell us about yourself

I was an attorney for a number of years, and it wasn't filling my cup. I am dedicated to launching my own digital and print magazine, empowering women to share their stories from around the world. I quickly scaled that social following to over 24,000 followers in a time when social wasn't a prominent fixture in our everyday life.

After successfully scaling that community, I sold it and launched a social media marketing agency powered by women. We are hyper-focused on providing quality content and a streamlined process to brands across the country.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

We successfully bridged the gap from digital to physical and opened up a content studio in my hometown. Our agency and other creatives can now create social media content in a beautiful, historic space.

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

Constantly scaling and growing. Once you have one thing down pat, it's time to scale, change, grow and move on to the next!

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

  1. Understand your target demo.
  2. Create a plan of attack, and don't be scared to take risks.
  3. Always follow your gut.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.lauraalexandriamarketing.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauraalexandriamarketing/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraalexandriamarketing/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CallUsLAM
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arector/

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