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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 Jon Built Chicago’s First Pizza-Focused Food Tour

How Jon Built Chicago’s First Pizza-Focused Food Tour

Esther Strauss

Published on July 12, 2024

In this interview, we sit down with Jonathan Porter, the visionary founder of Chicago Pizza Tours, the city’s first food tour companydedicated ...

How Voice Crafters Connects Voiceover Talent with Clients

How Voice Crafters Connects Voiceover Talent with Clients

Esther Strauss

Published on July 12, 2024

In this interview, we speak with Mony Raanan, the founder and CEO of Voice Crafters, a leading voice-over agency and marketplace offering servicesin ...

How Jaclyn Turned a Hobby into a Handmade Jewelry Business

How Jaclyn Turned a Hobby into a Handmade Jewelry Business

Esther Strauss

Published on July 12, 2024

Jaclyn Beckerman, CEO of Jaclyn Nicole Design, transformed personal adversity into a thriving jewelry business. Amid personal challenges and thepand ...

How Aubrey Dykeman Built a Successful Photography Business

How Aubrey Dykeman Built a Successful Photography Business

Esther Strauss

Published on July 5, 2024

Aubrey Dykeman, a passionate wedding and portrait photographer, has turned her lifelong love of documenting life into a thriving business: AubreyEri ...

How Kimberly Shultz Transformed a Divine Vision into Tranquil Retreats

How Kimberly Shultz Transformed a Divine Vision into Tranquil Retreats

Esther Strauss

Published on July 5, 2024

The need for tranquil escapes has never been greater in the fast-paced modern world. Kimberly Shultz, a seasoned psychotherapist and the owner ofKim ...

How Daniel Rusteen Helps Airbnb Hosts Optimize Listings and Boost Revenue

How Daniel Rusteen Helps Airbnb Hosts Optimize Listings and Boost Revenue

Esther Strauss

Published on July 5, 2024

Short-term rentals can be a slippery slope for new and experienced hosts alike. Daniel Rusteen, the founder of OptimizeMyAirbnb, has made it hismiss ...

How to Build a Successful Fashion Brand from Alice James

How to Build a Successful Fashion Brand from Alice James

Esther Strauss

Published on July 1, 2024

Alice James, the founder of AJG Fashion Consulting, has turned her extensive experience in the corporate retail world into a thriving businessdedica ...

Discover the Story Behind Cleveland’s Famous Pizza Bagels

Discover the Story Behind Cleveland’s Famous Pizza Bagels

Esther Strauss

Published on June 27, 2024

Meet Terry Thomsen, the proud owner of the beloved Pizza Bagel Lady stand at Cleveland’s historic Westside Market. For over 30 years, Terryhas ...

How to Plan ‘WOW’ Events: Tips from Christa Guglielmelli

How to Plan ‘WOW’ Events: Tips from Christa Guglielmelli

Esther Strauss

Published on June 25, 2024

Get ready to be inspired by Christa J. Guglielmelli, the CEO of Magnetic Magnificent Events. Known for her dedication to delivering high-touch,impac ...