This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
"This Mother Means Business" is the ultimate podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs, mompreneurs, mom founders, and CEO moms juggling kids and startups. If you're a mom struggling to balance the motherload and business plans, this show is your lifeline. Host Laura Sinclair, a seasoned entrepreneur, marketing guru, and mother of two, dives deep into the nitty-gritty of building a thriving business while changing diapers, getting snacks, and dealing with the latest parenting drama.
Weekly Episodes
Tune in for a mix of:
- Expert Interviews: Gain insights and hear stories from successful mom founders who've been in your shoes.
- Solo Deep Dives: Laura shares her personal experiences and hard-won wisdom on topics like mom guilt, imposter syndrome, finding your people, and more.
- Practical Advice: Get actionable tips on everything from time management to marketing strategies.
This podcast doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Instead, it offers real talk, practical solutions, and a supportive community for moms who refuse to choose between their babies and their business dreams
"This Mother Means Business" is your go-to resource for navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Join Laura and a community of like-minded moms as you redefine what's possible in both motherhood and business.
This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs
The Money Conversation Every Entrepreneur Needs to Have with Veronica Diaz & Ana Rebro
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In this special episode, Laura sits down with Veronica Diaz, Associate Vice President, Business Banking National Office at CIBC, and Ana Rebro, CPA and Managing Partner at Farnham Accountants & Advisors to unpack the confusion so many women feel around business finances — from getting funding and understanding financial statements to separating personal and business finances and building a business with long-term value.
This conversation is honest, empowering, and full of practical insight for entrepreneurs at every stage of business.
In this episode you will hear:
01:17 – Meet Veronica Diaz and Ana Rebro
06:55 – What banks look for when entrepreneurs are ready to grow
08:05 – Why women entrepreneurs need more honest conversations about money
09:15 – Why getting financing for your business can feel so confusing
10:59 – Why the bank needs more than a great business idea
13:10 – The importance of knowing your financial numbers
14:01 – The 3 Cs of Credit: character, capacity, and collateral
18:29 – Why financing is a team sport
20:25 – Where to start when looking for business funding
22:23 – Why entrepreneurs need to seek out information before walking into the bank
23:43 – Financial statements explained as the story of your business
26:33 – Why business owners shouldn’t wait until year-end to understand their numbers
27:43 – What banks want to see in your financials
30:17 – Using personal money, credit cards, or family loans to fund your business
32:21 – How to untangle mixed personal and business expenses
34:31 – Why understanding business valuation matters before you’re ready to sell
37:10 – The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when building long-term value
38:35 – When business valuation matters to a bank
39:44 – What small business owners need to know but rarely hear
44:14 – Why honesty matters when talking to the bank
46:53 – How to connect with Veronica and the CIBC Business Client Advice Centre
47:56 – How to connect with Ana and Farnham & Company
Veronica's Links:
Contact the CIBC Business Client Advice Centre: 1-866-992-7223
CIBC Women Entrepreneurs Hub: https://www.cibc.com/en/business/programs/women-entrepreneurs.html
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-diaz-cfa-37039414/
Ana's Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arebro
Website: https://farnhamco.ca/
Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com
Laura's Links:
• Website
• Laura's Instagram
• LJSocial Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Pinterest
• TikTok
