VisualFizz is joined by Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart, Owner of KOVAL Distillery. In this event, VisualFizz and Dr. Sonat discuss: /// Building a Business in Chicago /// Changing Laws /// Being Efficient with Your Time As owner and president of KOVAL, she has spearheaded product development, distribution, and marketing, turning her family business into an international presence with availability in over 55 export markets. In light of the COVID-19 health crisis, she led KOVAL’s transition into producing much-needed hand sanitizer for those on the front lines, including medical organizations, first responders, and community non-profits. Sonat is also involved in a number of philanthropic organizations, was named Illinois Business Person of the Year by the National Small Business Association, is a federally appointed member of the Illinois Export Council, and has been inducted into the Disciples d’Escoffier. Prior to opening KOVAL Distillery, one of the largest independent and woman-owned craft distilleries in the US, Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart spent over a decade as a full professor in both the United States and Germany. In 2008, she gave up tenure in hopes of a different quality of life; one that would afford an opportunity for her to work with her husband, give up commuting, and return to the city she loved: Chicago. Reserve your spot at future free events--- ▶︎ https://www.visualfizz.com/growth-series ▶︎ Instagram: @visualfizz ▶︎ Twitter: @visualfizz ▶︎ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/visualfizz​​ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/visualfizz From inspiration of "How I Built This" Podcast, Growth Series was born. Growth is one of the best problems a business can have. It is also something that you, as a business owner, Director, C-Suite individual, or team member have to deal with on a regular basis. Whether it's closing a sale, seeking outside funding from investors, hosting a successful networking event, hiring new members, or even simply not going crazy, you have to be mindful about the actions you take when growth happens. This is why we launched the Growth Series networking event. Many of us have questions and few of us have all of the answers. VisualFizz, a digital marketing agency that predominantly works with 'growth stage' businesses has been asked these questions constantly and we felt that it's time to provide you with some answers. We have asked the best and brightest to speak up and chat with us AND YOU about what they've learned through their years of GROWING their own thing and their marketing strategies for small businesses. These individuals are industry leaders, founders of notable companies, sales geniuses, event hosts and personalities, and so much more.