In this episode of Small Business School we are getting into the real nitty-gritty details of scaling a business, the highs, the lows, and everything in between with guest Emily McDonald. Emily started her first company in 2009 and scaled the company to seven figures, ran a team of 15, raised over a million dollars in venture capital, opening retail stores in Los Angeles and San Francisco. In 2021 Emily started coaching female founders and co-founded ‘My Founder Circle’, a community and membership where female founders can have access to coaches at a lower investment.

Topics Covered:

Emily shares her journey from founding a successful fashion company, The Stylist LA, to becoming a coach for female founders. It's a story of growth, burnout, and transformation.
The mindset of building a business brick by brick. Emily reveals the importance of connecting with customers one-on-one, doing things that don't scale initially, and building a loyal following.
Emily opens up about her experience with burnout and how it wasn't necessarily about doing things that don't scale but rather not prioritizing self-care and well-being.
Emily shares insights into her fundraising journey, the challenges of raising capital in Silicon Valley, and the dynamics of having investors on board. Discover the highs and lows of seeking financial support for your business.

Emily’s Link’s:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/founderemily

Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.

The Challenges of Scaling with Emily McDonald