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Empowering Small Businesses & Leading with Vision with Brandy Flanagan (Part 1)

Mandee Montana Season 4 Episode 7

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In this episode of Celebrating Women, host Mandee Montana sits down with Brandy Flanagan, the Mayor of Gladewater and a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) consultant. Brandy shares her entrepreneurial journey, from launching her first business to helping others navigate the challenges of small business ownership. They discuss the free resources available through the SBDC, the importance of financial literacy for entrepreneurs, and strategies for sustainable business growth. Brandy also highlights the shifting landscape of marketing, outsourcing essentials, and how modern businesses must adapt to a global economy.


Key Takeaways:

• The Small Business Development Center offers free business consulting, helping entrepreneurs launch, grow, and sustain their businesses.

• Financial literacy is one of the biggest challenges for small business owners—learning to read profit and loss statements is crucial.

• The evolution of marketing has created both opportunities and challenges for small businesses, making strategic planning essential.

Entrepreneurs don’t have to do it all—outsourcing and building a strong team are key to long-term success.


🎧 Tune in to hear Brandy’s insights on business ownership, risk-taking, and why entrepreneurs need to develop both a tough skin and a tender heart.

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