Myra Spence Consulting
Ventura, CA 93001, USA
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Ventura, CA 93001, USA
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I do consulting work for small business start-ups.
I am laser-focused, quirky, sarcastic, & love helping turn an idea into a business.
My services include:
Brainstorming / Thinking Partner
Feasibility
Business Proposal
Entity Selection & Set-Up
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8 customer reviews
Cyrus Robert
Business & Career Coaching
Myra was attentive, discerning and provided very relevant ideas about potential root cause and the remedy for my situation. I highly recommend her!
Amie Nowell
Business Consulting
Motivating, knowledgeable, & easy to work with
Rio Garcia
Business & Career Coaching
Can't wait for our first session.
D Crosson
She is a wealth of knowledge and a great teacher. Myra makes you feel very comfortable and able to ask any question that pops into your mind without hesitation. (There can be a lot of embarrassing questions in the beginning.) She makes you feel confident that you have someone that has been there/done that, guiding you. I am sure I have avoided countless mistakes and saved a lot of time and heartache due to her assistance. More...
Reply from Myra Spence Consulting
It has been a pleasure working with you through these past couple of years and seeing hour growth. Thank you.
Carla Joe
I was leery about needing a professional photographer for my product photography. I have been shooting my products for years and it has worked just fine.
I thought my shots even looked... good. But now I see what I have ben missing. Goodbye iPhone shoots for this gal!
The one photoshoot has elevated my company's image to a new height. I can compete with companies that seemed out of reach before. It was most definitely worth the investment.
I also want to thank them for how patient they were with me. I had a lot of questions and was very nervous about getting what I needed out of the shoot. In the end, I can't wait to work with them again. And I will hover less next time, I promise. ;)
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Reply from Myra Spence Consulting
It has been quite a journey working with you and David. You have maintained a great pace and are making huge strides. I am pleased we were able to also work together in this capacity. I look forward to planning the next stage and also the next shoot!
D Crosson
Myra is great to work with. She has high energy, asks great questions, is very insightful and isn't afraid to ask hard questions and challenge you. Having someone be your checks & balances person during these stressful beginnings when we can be too close to see the trees... It's hard starting a business. It's actually overwhelming. Working with Myra was invaluable. More...
Carla Joe
Highly recommend! There's so much I didn't know...
Karen Dawn
I would never have looked into my business idea with accuracy were it not for Myra. As she states, she teaches a man "how to fish".
I find myself using her approach to qualifying decisions repeatedly.
Myra began with making sure that the business idea I was interested in was well suited to me- my skill sets, my personality, my resources and support structures. It wasnt. So we tweaked it giving me a better chance of success.
Due to my work with Myra I have the business acumen required to make important decisions with confidence.
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What do you love most about your job?
A lot! I love the surprises. I love seeing my clients grow quickly and become savvy business people. I love discovering people's talents alongside them. I love when my clients push themselves just that much harder- and achieve what they set out to. I love watching them see their vision come alive. I love their continued success.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have mostly worked for myself. I started working very young and was a good employee, but as soon as I got a taste of the freedom that small business ownership can provide, I was in. What has kept me working for myself is control. I want to be able to control customer service. I want to run my company the way I want to run it. I can't stand someone getting in the way of something being done well. I want the successes to be because I navigated the way. It feels good to have a goal and achieve it. Self-employment allows for that scenario over and over again.
Why should our clients choose you?
I think they should choose me if they feel we are a good fit. This is why I offer a free consult. Likewise, I don't want to work with just anyone. I think that this is a very personal and important relationship. I want to work with people that want me to give them tough advice when necessary, people that are eager to learn and do the hard work. Starting a business is often a daunting task! It can't be rushed. Failures are too common.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I meet with most of my clients on zoom or over the phone, but do enjoy in-person meetings!
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
In-person meetings are outside. I often meet with clients at a cafe...
Business Planning
This is more than writing a business plan as commonly offered by others. This is about understanding each facet of your business, then how to write a business plan, and how to do good research. This is a plan that will ultimately assess the viability of your business endeavor, and then, if it is smart- help you move forward and launch your business.
Du to the way I approach writing business plans, this is a great test for those that have never launched a business.
Exploring Viability
Do you have an idea but are not sure if it is a "good" idea? What makes a business idea good?
We can explore this based on the particulars of your market, and your resources and answer your questions before you invest.
Marketing & More Marketing
Marketing is arguably the most important aspect of a business. If you don't have customers, it doesn't matter how great your business idea is.
Marketing is a beast, and an area I love! The psychology that drives humans is calculable, and utilizing tried & true principles to create your marketing materials is how you give your business the best chance for success.
Whether you are new to marketing or need to tweak your existing- I'm interested in helping guide you.
Branding
A brand must know itself. If it doesn't, customers will feel it, even though they often won't know why. Branding is the personality of your business. It is what makes potential customers feel confident, motivated, and happy to interact with your company.
Branding is a science and an art. It is about balancing your wants with the market's wants- if you want to be successful.
Whether you are just starting out or want to refine or re-brand, I am interested to hear from you. I love branding, and due to this love for it, I offer services beyond coaching & consulting. I can help develop campaigns and provide in-house services for content producing photo shoots, videography, etc... as required by social media platforms.
Import, Supply
I am versed in importing from other countries and can guide you through the process assisting in limiting hiccups. There will always be some in the beginning, and I will help you plan for bumps and navigate them.
Importing is a common practice these days, but that does not mean that it is simple. It can be quite frightening working with countries where you feel less protection as your money travels overseas.
Sales, Psychology, Training
I love psychology and have studied the psychology of business and sales for decades. I have practiced it, and now it is a part of how I see the world. It is imperative to be versed in this psychology for almost any business, even if you don't consider yourself a sales business. Obtaining and retaining clients and or purchases are all driven by sales psychology. It is simple once you get the hang of it and will be the backbone of your confidence and your company's success.
