
This year marks a major milestone for 17hats—10 years of helping solopreneurs streamline and grow their businesses! To celebrate, we’re launching a special YouTube series, Cheers to 10 Years with 17hats, where we sit down with small business owners who have been on their own 10-year entrepreneurial journey.
These interviews are a testament to the power of persistence, passion, and the right systems to build a successful business. In each episode, 17hats CEO Amanda Rae chats with a solopreneur about their business journey and how 17hats has played a crucial role in their success.
We’re featuring a few incredible small business owners – Watch their full interviews to learn how they found success over 10+ years.
Sara Alepin: Photographer, Podcaster, and Business Consultant
In this episode, Sara Alepin shares her decade-long journey as a small business owner. From the challenges of getting started to building a business that lasts, Sara talks about how 17hats became a game-changer for managing contracts and invoicing, allowing her to streamline operations while still enjoying the freedom to travel.
Sara also dives into the importance of goal-setting and planning for the future, as well as how building a strong network of support has contributed to her success. Her story is filled with invaluable advice for aspiring solopreneurs.
📺 Watch Sara’s full interview here:
Deb Mitzel: Photographer and Small Business Consultant
In this episode, Amanda Rae chats with Deb Mitzel, who shares how she balances the demands of running a business with maintaining a fulfilling personal life. Deb highlights the critical role that 17hats plays in helping her stay organized and provide a consistent client experience. With 17hats managing her client interactions and workflows, Deb can focus on growing her business while keeping her lifestyle in check.
Deb offers fantastic advice for new business owners, emphasizing the importance of mindset and consistency when setting up systems for long-term success.
📺 Watch Deb’s full interview here:
Sharone Reid: Founder of Focus and Fabulous Events
In this episode, Amanda Rae talks with Sharone Reid, the owner of Focus and Fabulous Events, who reflects on her 11-year journey in the photo booth rental industry. Sharone opens up about how she got started, the early struggles she faced, and how embracing organization and automation through 17hats has completely transformed the way she runs her business.
Sharone also shares the joy she finds in her work, emphasizing the importance of living life fully and not waiting for retirement to enjoy it. Her positive outlook and practical tips will inspire any business owner to focus on what brings happiness and growth.
📺 Watch Sharone’s full interview here:
Hannah Marie: Family Photographer Turned Corporate Headshot Specialist
In this episode, Amanda Rae interviews longtime 17hats member and ambassador Hannah Marie, who shares her inspiring journey from family photography to corporate headshots. Over her 10-year career, Hannah has harnessed the power of automation through 17hats workflows, which has allowed her to save time, maintain consistency in her client experience, and grow her business.
Hannah talks about the importance of mindset, continuous learning, and finding the right niche for profitability. Whether you’re considering a pivot in your business or looking to streamline processes, Hannah’s advice is packed with insights on how to love what you do while ensuring long-term success.
📺 Watch Hannah’s full interview here:
Whether you’re just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking for ways to elevate your business, these stories will inspire you to take the next step. Stay tuned for more interviews with solopreneurs who have found success with 17hats!