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Esther Strauss

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

How John Lee Dumas Built EOFire to Empower Entrepreneurs

How John Lee Dumas Built EOFire to Empower Entrepreneurs

Esther Strauss

Published on July 29, 2024

John Lee Dumas, the dynamic founder of Entrepreneurs on Fire (EOFire), has revolutionized the podcasting world with his daily interviews featuringsu ...

How Natalie Created a Thriving Maternity Clothing Brand

How Natalie Created a Thriving Maternity Clothing Brand

Esther Strauss

Published on July 29, 2024

In this interview, we dive into the inspiring journey of Natalie Pitts, the CEO and founder of Go Mama Maternity. Discover how Natalieidentified ...

How DoodyCalls Became a Pet Waste Removal Leader

How DoodyCalls Became a Pet Waste Removal Leader

Esther Strauss

Published on July 29, 2024

Meet Larry Amos, the president of DoodyCalls, a pioneering pet waste removal company dedicated to making pet ownership cleaner and easier. Foundedin ...

Amy Pishner’s Lessons for Success in Dog Training Business

Amy Pishner’s Lessons for Success in Dog Training Business

Esther Strauss

Published on July 23, 2024

In this interview, we sit down with Amy Pishner, the owner and head trainer of Valor K9 Academy. Amy shares her journey from a military backgroundto ...

Sarah Dusek on Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Africa

Sarah Dusek on Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Africa

Esther Strauss

Published on July 23, 2024

Welcome to our interview with Sarah Dusek, co-founder and managing partner of Enygma Ventures. Sarah is a seasoned entrepreneur and investordedicate ...

How to Create a Top Ghost Tour Experience

How to Create a Top Ghost Tour Experience

Esther Strauss

Published on July 22, 2024

For today’s dose of real (business) experiences, we bring you the interview with Ting Rappa. She founded American Ghost Adventures, aFlorida-based ...

How to Succeed in the Salon Suite Business

How to Succeed in the Salon Suite Business

Esther Strauss

Published on July 22, 2024

In this interview, we sit down with Karen Kaminski, the owner of Allure Salon Suite Consulting. Karen shares her journey from owning a nail salon to ...

How Red Ted Art Became a Crafting Sensation for Parents and Kids

How Red Ted Art Became a Crafting Sensation for Parents and Kids

Esther Strauss

Published on July 19, 2024

Discover the creative mind and journey behind Red Ted Art, a beloved crafting blog that has captured the hearts of parents and children alike. Inthi ...

Clement Feng’s Guide to Energy Independence for Businesses

Clement Feng’s Guide to Energy Independence for Businesses

Esther Strauss

Published on July 19, 2024

Clement Feng is vice president of product management for Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions, a global leader in the design andman ...