Women Entrepreneurs as Problem Solvers – with Liz Bohannon
The Opportunity for Women Entrepreneurs The opportunity is so ripe for women entrepreneurs as capable problem solvers. Depending on what industry you’re in, there’s a really good chance that men have been making the decisions and building the products and talking to the target audience. And the reality is right. Our core consumer base here […]
Advice and Quotes for Women Entrepreneurs
More women than ever are starting their own businesses, embracing the title “entrepreneur.” More than 40% of american businesses are owned by women, according to a 2019 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report! OCEAN has curated advice and quotes for women entrepreneurs from experienced leaders who have been on stage at OCEAN events. Entrepreneurship can be […]
Faith is a Difference Maker
What is the advantage of incorporating your faith into your entrepreneurial journey? That is the question being answered today by Chuck Mingo. Chuck is the founder and CEO of workingUNDIVIDED and livingUNDIVIDED. Below is Chuck’s take on what makes faith a difference maker in your entrepreneurial journeys. “I believe fate does have a role in […]
How Do You Buy Small Business Insurance? – with Coterie
Small business insurance may seem like a complex and confusing product, but it’s often a necessity for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and investors. Understanding how to buy small business insurance may simplify the process for you, helping you spend less time looking for coverage and more time running your business with the protection you need to stay in business. […]
Common Marketing Questions by Founders
Christy Johnson, VP of Marketing at OCEAN, and Kendra Ramirez, CEO and founder of the Kendra Ramirez Digital Agency, have answered some popular questions surrounding marketing. They take a quick dive into some of the problems entrepreneurs are facing and give them answers that will help. How do I be mindful of different types of learners […]
What it Really Costs to Run a Business
God has endowed us with five assets — Five Capitals — all with profound, underlying biblical principles: Spiritual: your relationship and connection with God. (Matthew 22:36-38) Relational: relationships, family, friends, and connection with others. (Matthew 22:39) Physical: vitality, energy, health, and time. (Romans 12:1) Intellectual: ideas, insights, knowledge, expertise, and intelligence. (Proverbs 22:29, Romans 12:2) […]
Creation and its Goodness
“The act of “creating” is to bring (something) into existence.” We have all created something. Whether it’s been a project for school or work, a really delicious meal for dinner, or literally bringing a human life into this world, creation happens all around us every day and that is why creation is a goodness Why […]
Know Customer, or No Business
A funny thing happened on the way to building my business. I was giddy with confidence that this idea was the next best mouse trap and was sure to sell like hotcakes! I was finding solutions to my problems! It was such a good idea. If you don’t believe me, just ask my family and […]
Pursuing a God Sized Vision for Your Life
Every entrepreneur is a visionary, but every vision is like playing with fire. Vision is a picture of a preferred future. It is asking yourself the question, where will my life be in 3, 5, or 10 years? What is God’s vision for your life, business, marriage, kids, education, career, health, finances, relationships, and faith? […]
Overcome Imposter Syndrome – An Invitation
Overcome imposter syndrome in entrepreneurship The tapes that play in our mind when we feel out of our depth are familiar: …I don’t belong here… …I’ll never figure it out… …Everyone else has it together… …I should’ve known better… These signatures phrases of imposter syndrome feel all-too-familiar, especially for women. Just the act of typing […]
