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.
ENTREPRENEUR INTERVIEW:
CHERIE DAWN HAAS
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.
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.
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!
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.
ENTREPRENEUR INTERVIEW:
CHERIE DAWN HAAS
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.
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.
ENTREPRENEUR INTERVIEW:
GABRIEL CONOVER
PHOTOGRAPHER GABRIEL CONOVER PHOTOGRAPHY & OWNER OF GUD TIMES STUDIO
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."
ENTREPRENEUR INTERVIEW:
MEGAN LUNDSTROM
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, THE AVERY CENTER
Megan's do-it-herself personality combined with big-picture thinking and a thoughtful interview process is how she creates a dynamic team with each member playing to their strengths. Find out the 1 character question that's a must-ask in all her interviews.
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