In this interview, we delve into the entrepreneurial journey of Michelle Kelsey, the founder of Nannies on Call, a childcare service that hasrevolut ...
Esther Strauss
Esther Strauss
Expertise
Business management, Business strategy, Personal finance, Human resources management, Media planning
Currently
Co-founder
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Mannheim Business School, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
Esther Strauss is the co-founder of Step By Step Business, as well as an accomplished author and speaker.
Education
Esther attended the University of Pennsylvania, during which time she studied abroad at Oxford University. While at Penn, she was involved in an entrepreneurship program and won the Best Business Idea award twice. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She was also an assistant professor at Babson College and taught entrepreneurial leadership courses.
Experience
Esther is a business strategist with over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, executive, educator, and management advisor. She has founded companies in technology and media, both of which had successful exits within 5 years. The companies now employ over 200 people. She has several impressive accomplishments in the media field.
Esther was named a “Corporate Champion” in Folio Magazine’s 2019 Top Women in Media Awards. She also appears in print, broadcast and streaming media as a personal finance and careers commentator and expert.
She served as the Director of Client Services at SET Media, a video ad technology company. She started her career in media planning at Universal McCann in San Francisco working with brands such as Microsoft and Sony.
Her work has achieved award-winning results including EPPY, OMMA and W3 awards in UI/UX. Visual Aesthetics, and Website Design.
Currently, as a co-founder of Step-By-Step Business, a company focused on educating aspiring entrepreneurs, her role is to strategically drive the growth of the company, and to make sure that the information provided to entrepreneurs provides the greatest possible value. The company’s long-term goal is to inspire the formation of thousands of new businesses by creating awareness of opportunities and providing comprehensive guidance to entrepreneurs around the world.
Recent articles
Michelle Kelsey’s Entrepreneurial Journey in the World of Childcare
Esther Strauss
Published on December 21, 2023
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Jen Zieger on Cultivating a Thriving Karate School in Detroit
Esther Strauss
Published on December 21, 2023
In this interview with Jen Zieger of PKSA Karate Detroit, we delve into the journey of establishing and nurturing a martial arts school in the heart ...
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Lidiya’s Secrets to Transforming a Side Hustle into a Thriving Business
Esther Strauss
Published on December 21, 2023
In the dynamic world of digital entrepreneurship, it’s inspiring to encounter individuals who not only navigate it with skill but also empower ...
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Emily Turner’s Custom Airbrush Tanning Venture at Golden Hour
Esther Strauss
Published on December 20, 2023
In this interview with Emily Turner, the mind behind Golden Hour, a bespoke airbrush tanning studio in Denver, we delve into the inspiring journeyof ...
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Crafting a Niche in Gamer-Themed Self-Care with D20 Alchemy
Esther Strauss
Published on December 20, 2023
In the imaginative realm of D20 Alchemy, Carl Carnagey, the owner, and his wife Liz Carnagey, the co-owner, have merged the worlds of gaming andself ...
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A Recipe for Success: Jessica Holmes’ Story of Sweetest Menu
Esther Strauss
Published on December 19, 2023
In the dynamic and delicious world of food blogging, few stories resonate with the warmth and inspiration of Jessica Holmes‘s journey withSwee ...
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From 9-to-5 to $300K Success: The Emily McDermott Story
Esther Strauss
Published on December 19, 2023
In this inspiring interview, we meet Emily McDermott, a Canadian entrepreneur who turned her passion for budgeting into a thriving online business,P ...
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Building Success in Software Development: An Interview with Nikita Sviridenko
Esther Strauss
Published on December 19, 2023
Voypost, with the founder and CEO Nikita Sviridenko, is a trailblazing company at the forefront of crafting tailored solutions to propel businessgro ...
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Go Flooring’s Blueprint for Success with CEO
Esther Strauss
Published on December 15, 2023
In the dynamic world of home improvement and interior design, flooring plays a pivotal role in transforming spaces. Our interview today bringsinsigh ...
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