From pivoting during a career crossroads to creating something meaningful and profitable, Carla shares what it really takes to take action—even when the future feels uncertain.

Today’s guest is someone who wears a lot of hats — and wears them all with purpose. Carla Flanders is the founder of CMF Marketing & Events, a West Michigan-based business that blends traditional marketing with large-scale event production. You’re going to love this conversation about what it means to pivot, evolve, and finally say yes to that idea you’ve been sitting on for way too long. Let’s dive in.

 What You’ll Learn:

• The unique combination of skills that help her stand out in the marketing + events world
• Why she launched CMF Marketing 2.0 after a pandemic pivot
• A behind-the-scenes look at managing events with 60,000+ attendees
• The story behind her brand-new event: Girlfriends Getaway Weekend
• What inspired her to self-publish her graduation-themed keepsake book
• Real talk about entrepreneurship: navigating burnout, creativity, and long-term sustainability
  
  

Meet Our Guest:

Carla M. Flanders, founder of CMF Marketing & Events, a West Michigan-based company that specializes in strategic marketing, project management, and event coordination for businesses and non-profit organizations. 

https://cmfmarketing.org

https://www.girlfriendsgetaway.org/

https://www.michiganmakersmarket.org

https://onthedayyougraduate.com

Meet your Host: 

Jennifer Kok has been a business owner for over 25 years and now is a business coach. She turned her first business into a franchise and successfully sold it 20 years later.  She was passionate about building a business and a family at the same time.

I help Women Entrepreneurs who are in year 2+ who are building businesses and families to grow with Clarity, Confidence, and Consistent Profits.  The reality is you’ve built a Business You’re Proud Of -But It’s Time for it to work for you.

The Earn More Stress Less 9-Pillar Blueprint helps women entrepreneurs with families create profitable, sustainable businesses that finally pay them back — in money, time, and peace of mind.

Join me for a Free Online Workshop:
3 Steps to Boost Profitability: Strategic Shifts to Help Small Business Owners Make More Money.   If you want more profits follow this link to register. 

https://nextwavebusinesscoaching.com
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You’ve Built a Business You’re Proud Of -But It’s Time for It to Work for You. You’re still wearing all the hats, working long hours, and not paying yourself what you deserve. You know there’s more possible. More profit, more clarity, and more freedom to enjoy the life you’re building.  The Earn More Stress Less 9-Pillar Blueprint helps women entrepreneurs with families create profitable businesses that finally pay them back.