10-08-2023
From Tech Employee to Business Owner w/ Katya Kisin
In our inaugural episode, dive into the world of small business with hosts Tutti Quintella, a tech enthusiast and SCORE volunteer, and Len Marsh, a seasoned SCORE business mentor.Our special guest, Katya Kisin, owner of The Aesthetic Union (https://theaestheticunion.com), shares her transformative journey from being an employee in the tech industry to being a business owner in the traditional world of printmaking. Discover what prompted Katya to leave her high-tech job, her initial reactions to the idea of buying a business, and the invaluable insights she gained from SCORE mentors.Len Marsh, Katya's SCORE mentor, also shares his invaluable experience through many years buying and selling businesses, the common challenges faced and advice to budding entrepreneurs looking to buy a business.Whether you're an aspiring business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, we hope you'll like the insights and get inspired by this episode!SCORE is the leading nonprofit dedicated to fostering vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education. You can find SCORE San Francisco online workshops and request free one-to-one business mentorship through our website: https://score.org/sanfranciscoCredits:- Hosts: Tutti Quintella and Len Marsh- Guest: Katya Kisin (https://theaestheticunion.com)- Editor: Pamela C.- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
