Charlotte Angel Connection Episode 073: Part II with Michelle Buelow, Founder and CEO of Bella Tunno

"Start with Why". Something Michelle Buelow clearly had done helped propel Bella Tunno to the next stage several years ago. But reading the book and using it to define the following year of the business (she chooses a book every year to help frame the next 12 months) was just another step in Michelle's evolution from passion, to entrepreneur, to CEO. Michelle has a clear vision of who she is and what Bella Tunno has become and is still becoming.  She's learned to manage and measure the business.  She speaks of margins and expenses in a product based world with extreme confidence.  She delegates out things she's willing to accept aren't her strengths. In what other ways has Michelle grown to become who she is today and what resources have allowed her to do that?  We discuss it in today's podcast? Does it need capital to grow? Of course she is aware of that. But what is the cost and the opportunity? I thought the exit would be the hardest part for her - knowing capital would all but guarantee she'd eventually need to sell a business she founded with passion and purpose after the loss of her brother. An exit would actually allow her to accelerate her work in those areas. So does she want to raise capital? It's a question we explore in pretty good detail. Michelle has won awards and built a successful business.  She's watching her two daughters grow up in a world where they understand what she's doing and they've embraced all that comes with it. How does she view the impact of her entrepreneurship on her daughters and girls everywhere?  Listen in to hear Michelle's own view. Listen to Michelle in her own words tell her story of growth and what she thinks of the 26 year old version of herself.       William Bissett is an Investment Advisor Representative with Secrest Blakey & Associates, a Registered Investment Adviser.  Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Secrest Blakey & Associates. The topics discussed and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any listener.  Secrest Blakey & Associates does not offer legal or tax advice, listeners are encouraged to discuss their financial needs with the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance.  Investments described herein may be speculative and may involve a substantial risk of loss. Interests may be offered only to persons who qualify as accredited investors under the Securities Act, and a Qualified Purchaser as defined in Section 2(a)(51)(A) under the Company Act or an eligible employee of the management company. There generally is no public market for the Interests.  Prospective investors should particularly note that many factors affect performance, including changes in market conditions and interest rates, and other economic, political or financial developments. Past performance is not, and should not be construed as, indicative of future results.