For most startup founders, they are guided by the advice to never give up. For Sarah LaFleur, the CEO of M.M. LaFleur -- a Luxury-Quality Clothing company via a Seamless & Direct-To-Consumer Stylist Experience that takes the work out of dressing for work -- her own mantra amounts to this: when it scares you just keep going. She joins Socialfly co-founder Courtney Spritzer for a conversation about building her business and career, and her journey to success. Plus, a surprise and a brainstorm.In this episode:
Hosts
Stephanie Cartin is a serial entrepreneur, investor, podcast host, community builder, and a champion for women founders. She created the Entreprenista League, a community for women founders, to provide resources and support necessary at all business stages. She’s also the Co-founder of Socialfly, one of the first social media marketing agencies, as well as Entreprenista Media and Pearl Influential Capital which was recently acquired by Cherub. Stephanie has shared her journey managing her health challenges with Multiple Sclerosis, Infertility, and a complicated pregnancy and is an advocate for women going through similar challenges. Her story and businesses have been featured on the Today Show, Bloomberg and Forbes. Consider Stephanie your biggest business cheerleader.
Courtney Spritzer is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, podcast host, and advocate for women founders. As Co-Founder and CEO of Socialfly, a social-first digital agency launched in 2012 and acquired in 2024, she has helped shape the industry with innovative strategies. She co-founded the Entreprenista League, a community for women founders, offering essential resources and support for all stages of business growth. Courtney’s entrepreneurial journey and business insights have been highlighted in top publications like Entrepreneur.com, Bloomberg, and Forbes.
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Highlights
- How Sarah transitioned from a finance career to following another calling—filling a need for high quality business clothing for women —with better quality and a better experience
- The challenging path of raising money
- Launching a company at trunk shows
- How her business model evolved after a wake up call
- How M.M. LaFleur lives by ten Values every day
- How Sarah and her team successfully and positively navigated the departure of a co-founding executive
- And—the launch of a campaign inspired by a fourth grade teacher that features women of political influence, and asks the question: What are You made Of?