Are you feeling alone in business? You don’t have to do it by yourself. In today’s episode, I sit down with Stephanie Cartin, a serial entrepreneur who shares how she built her businesses, faced the challenges of growing and scaling, and ultimately created an entrepreneurial community that thrives on collaboration and connection. 

Stephanie’s entrepreneurial journey began at an early age when she sold Girl Scout cookies and Beanie Babies. She studied hospitality at Cornell University, where she recognized early that social media would change how businesses connect with customers. Over the years, Stephanie has built and scaled successful businesses, including Socialfly and Entreprenista.

Stephanie shares how she went from an aspiring social media expert to building a thriving community for women entrepreneurs and reveals the secrets she used to build a business that lasts. You'll hear her compelling views on mentorship and tips for maintaining a genuinely supportive network.

"You don't have to do business alone. You can do it by yourself, but it's gonna take you a lot longer, and it's gonna be so much harder. " ~ Stephanie Cartin

In This Episode:

- Meet Stephanie Cartin 

- Stephanie's entrepreneurial origins and early career

- Starting, scaling, and selling Socialfly 

- Tips on partnership and mentorship 

- Secrets to building a thriving community

- The best way to survey your community 

- Creating offers based on community needs

- Challenges and lessons in entrepreneurship

- Final thoughts and upcoming events

About Stephanie Cartin:

Stephanie Cartin is a serial entrepreneur, community builder, author, podcast host, and Co-Founder of Entreprenista. She has scaled multiple companies, including co-founding Socialfly and building Entreprenista into a community of over 2,500 ambitious founders that reaches millions of women every month.

A passionate advocate for increasing women’s access to capital, Stephanie also co-founded Pearl Influential Capital. She openly shares her personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis, infertility, and a complicated pregnancy that was featured on the Today Show. Her expertise in marketing, brand building, and community growth has earned her a feature in Forbes, Bloomberg, and other national media. 

Entreprenista: http://www.entreprenista.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephjillcartin/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephjillabrams 

Where to find me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/   

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb    

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb   

Website: https://jengottlieb.com/   

My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/    
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb