Sara Charlton joins us to share her unconventional journey from intern to successful businesswoman in the manufacturing industry. She discusses her experiences at prestigious schools and companies before finding her passion financing equipment for small businesses. Listen as she describes navigating challenges as a female entrepreneur and how mentors like her father taught her the importance of integrity. Sara also provides insights on sales strategies, career growth, and succession planning that can help anyone on their entrepreneurial journey. Tune in to hear Sara’s full story and learn how she averages $30 million in loans each year.
This week on Business With The Boyz
- 0:00 Career paths and success stories with Sara Charlton who started at Northwestern Mutual.
- 8:44 Unconventional career paths as a businesswoman and entrepreneurship.
- 13:33 Sales strategies and career growth in the tech industry.
- 20:53 Family business, machine tools, and finance.
- 25:27 Entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and funding for startups.
- 31:11 Challenges faced by a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry.
- 36:03 Funding deals for manufacturing companies, with emphasis on creditworthiness and partnerships.
- 41:43 Manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and the importance of small businesses in the US economy.
- 47:04 Working with family members, challenges and benefits.
- 52:11 Succession planning and industry changes in finance.
- 56:21 Banking and lending for manufacturing businesses.
- 1:03:08 Mentorship, leadership, and personal growth.
- 1:08:08 Connecting businesses and making introductions.
- 1:13:21 Entrepreneurship, leadership, and creating a life you want.
Connect with Sara:
- Email: sara@techfin.net
- Website: techfin.net
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- Website: www.businesswiththeboyz.com
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daviddecelle
- Email: David@businesswiththeboyz.com
Connect with Landon:
- Website: www.businesswiththeboyz.com
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/landon-troyer-837b822b
- Email: Landon@businesswiththeboyz.com
