Women Leading in Athletics & Sports - Seeds of Empowerment

Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Monique Smith, Founder of Seeds of Empowerment, located in Hampton, VA, USA.

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

Consultant for Athletic Departments, Sports Organizations, and individuals who wish to advance in Athletic Administration or Sports Business.

Tell us about yourself

I am a 30-year veteran of Athletic Administration. When I began my consulting full-time in 2013, it was to increase the pipeline of Black women in Leadership roles in Collegiate Athletics and Sports Business.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

To grow our community to 2.6k members.

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

Cash flow is the most difficult issue that a business owner may face.

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

1. Invest in Education, including a Coach, and attend conferences.
2. Create an e-store-like pay.
3. Get a meeting scheduler so that you can make time for revenue-producing activities.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://seedsofempowerment.info/
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3rwrFvD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsofempowerment/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hostofchat
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-a-j-smith-44a5725/

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