Things We Learned Along The Way

The entrepreneur interview series featuring business owners, dreamers, do-ers, and experts from diverse industries diving into their daily routines, internal processes, keys to success, and unique perspectives.

Here at Briar Rose, we like to remind clients that there's no such thing as a 1-size-fits-all email marketing strategy. A good email program is one that actually works for your business, achieving your specific goals. One of the key aspects is listening: listening to your subscribers by analyzing current and past performance, and listening to industry trends and best practices to make sure your emails make sense in the larger context of your subscribers' inboxes.

Similarly, there isn't a 1-size-fits-all approach to building a successful business. Every organization experiences different challenges and wins; every founder is born with different talents, develops different areas of expertise, and works to overcome different weaknesses. These interviews showcase the unique perspectives, innate capabilities, hard-won skills, and other Things We Learned Along The Way.

Coaching Careers: Ellen Donnelly

ENTREPRENEUR INTERVIEW:

ELLEN DONNELLY

FOUNDER OF THE ASK CAREER & BUSINESS COACHING

Ellen Donnelly helps entrepreneurial professionals build a one-person business around their unique gifts & talent through her coaching business The Ask. Learn how she created her own fulfilling business, how she helps others do the same, and unexpected lessons she's learned along the way.

Cherie Dawn with Cover

ENTREPRENEUR INTERVIEW:

CHERIE DAWN HAAS

AUTHOR, WRITER, EDITOR, CERTIFIED YOGA TEACHER,
MOM, WIFE, AND RETIRED PERFORMER

We're excited to welcome back a return interviewee as she prepares to self-publish her third book, Ashes for William. Learn how Cherie Dawn balances creative endeavors with daily life, her writing process & self-pub tips, and how to bring dreams to life.

Brett Curtis, Mountain Dream IT

ENTREPRENEUR INTERVIEW:

BRETT CURTIS

FOUNDER OF MOUNTAIN DREAM IT

Brett Curtis combines decades-long IT experience with Midwest customer service values in his company. The philosophy is simple but profound in today's always-on-hold tech support world: Be nice, be available, and patiently help people solve technology challenges.

Liz Peterson Ops Designed

ENTREPRENEUR INTERVIEW:

LIZ PETERSON

FOUNDER OF OPS DESIGNED

Working alongside Liz, I was immediately impressed with her efficient work style and ability to organize chaos—traits that are recognized and praised repeatedly by everyone whose business benefits by working with Ops Designed!

Angie-Henderson

ENTREPRENEUR INTERVIEW:

DR. ANGIE HENDERSON

CO-FOUNDER OF THE AVERY CENTER

Learn from The Avery Center's co-founder on why being authentic matters, turning imposter syndrome into an easily applied opportunity for personal and professional growth, and how humor from Dumb & Dumber contributes to success.

Cherie Dawn Haas, author, writer, yogi

ENTREPRENEUR INTERVIEW:

CHERIE DAWN HAAS

AUTHOR, WRITER, EDITOR, CERTIFIED YOGA TEACHER,
MOM & WIFE, SEMI-RETIRED PERFORMER

Cherie wears a lot of hats—and balances them in a thoughtful way. Learn lessons she's discovered through self-publishing, how she balances her "day job" with other pursuits, and a simple trick for incorporating mundane tasks into your greater purpose.

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ENTREPRENEUR INTERVIEW:

JOAN VIENOT

FOUNDER OF POOL PAL AND OWNER OF JOAN VIENOT FINE ART

Joan was my earliest exposure to a true entrepreneur and the idea that one person with an idea, skills, and some hustle could build a company from scratch. She learned some powerful lessons along the way and has generously shared them with us here.

Gabe Conover, Photographer and Owner of Gud Times Studio

ENTREPRENEUR INTERVIEW:

GABRIEL CONOVER

Gabe is a photographer and studio owner who fully embraces his entrepreneurial side with action. "I don’t share my ideas unless I’m physically working on getting them out there. Because no one cares what you are GOING to do. They care about what you are doing."

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