Join Tara Miller as she welcomes Courtney Otte, owner of The Modern Hive, a luxury comprehensive interior design firm, for a deep dive into designing not just beautiful spaces, but a thriving business. Courtney brings years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to this engaging conversation, offering actionable insights for entrepreneurs in any industry.

Courtney's experience with building a sustainable business through trials, tribulations and more provides a relatable narrative for anyone looking to do the same.

Listeners will discover:

• The importance of early work experiences: How her upbringing in a small-business family sparked her entrepreneurial spirit.

• Developing a unique brand identity: The importance of brand pillars and staying true to a distinct aesthetic.

• Finding your first clients: How her first client was her dad and how that has now evolved into The Modern Hive.

• Navigating the challenges of growth: From early bootstrapped beginnings to building a team and acquiring a physical space.

• Defining roles within your business: Learn more about how to hire 1099 versus W2 for the growth of your company.

• How hiring a specialized professional can help you: The importance of having a fractional CFO, or a CPA that also has a good amount of experience.

• The process of seeking legal and financial guidance Legal contracts and the benefits of having one.

This episode is packed with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and valuable lessons for anyone looking to start, grow, or optimize their business. Courtney and Tara emphasize the importance of having those hard conversations, and sticking to your personal style.

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