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Ashley Merrill – Taking a Deep Dive on The Process of Business Growth

December 4, 2019 | By Joy Chudacoff Leave a Comment

Ashley Merrill on She's Got Moxie with Joy Chudacoff“Things break all the time.” My guest today, Ashley Merrill, CEO & Founder of Lunya, the modern sleepwear for women, takes a deep dive into what it means to grow and scale a boot-strapped business. She’s had blockbuster growth over the last 18 months and on today’s episode she gets radically transparent about what the journey has been like.

IF you are looking to grow your business in 2020 and have a goal to hire an A+ Team and truly understand what it means to lead, do not miss this episode. Ashley breaks down her hiring process, step-by-step, as well as her thoughts on leadership.

 

You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!

Once everybody is in the spot that they are really going to be successful in and they know what they’re supposed to do, it is amazing what you’re able to accomplish.” – Ashley Merrill

Show Notes:

  • HOW she came up with the idea
  • How to create an A+ TEAM – she breaks this down step-by-step
  • WHY it’s essential to be tapped into your core client for all decisions
  • How she came to the decision to create a men’s line – Lahgo
  • Her BEST Action Steps to Create momentum that continues to build
  • How she pushes through when “everything is breaking with an endless stream of challenges”
  • Ashley’s KEY to productivity as a mom with young kids while growing a business
  • The way to think about HIRING when it comes to hiring junior and senior hires – the process is extremely different
  • Why Ashley feels getting uncomfortable and expressing humility with a team is ESSENTIAL but it’s not a sign of weakness
  • She’s discovered that LEADERSHIP is what happens when the chips are down
  • Why she gets up so early and why she feels it’s important to honor your energy rhythms

The big game-changers have been a lot of org adjustments and a lot of really wonderful hires.” – Ashley Merrill

Connect with Ashley Merrill:

Instagram | The Deep | Lahgo | Lunya

Early on in the brand a lot of it is about you personally and how much you can do as an entrepreneur. But as the company has grown, hiring has been what has really enabled us to grow – getting the right people in the right spots.” – Ashley Merrill

Ashley Merrill – How Her Husband’s Oversized T-Shirt Led Her to Start Her Own Sleepwear Brand

January 10, 2018 | By Joy Chudacoff Leave a Comment

Ashley Merrill on She's Got Moxie with Joy Chudacoff

Ashley Merrill is revolutionizing women’s sleep. She is the founder and CEO of Lunya, a sleepwear company that uses the latest designs and technology to create functional, comfortable, and fashionable sleepwear for women.

On today’s show, Ashley gives some amazing tips on hiring and how to build a great team. She also gives some incredible insights for women who are pitching to mostly male investors.

I’m so excited for you to hear her gold nuggets.

Enjoy the show!

You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!

You can look at problems as problems, or you can look at them as opportunities.” – Ashley Merrill

Show Notes:

  • How Ashley’s EYE OF CURIOSITY influenced her business
  • What’s it like to BIRTH a child and a business at the same time
  • Why she’s NOT a risk-taker
  • Her BEST Productivity Tips – Ashley drills down into the REAL Issue for Women in Business Today
  • Ashley’s HIRING TIPS – pure Gold!
  • The real, raw truth about owning a business
  • Her personal insights on women making pitches for funding
  • The advice she wished someone would have shared with her in the early days
  • And so much more!

I hire a lot around attitude. I find that it is the one thing that is very hard to change.” – Ashley Merrill

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When we design, it goes a lot further than just a pretty piece of clothing.” – Ashley Merrill

Guess Who’s Coming to my Align Retreat?

December 15, 2017 | By Joy Chudacoff Leave a Comment

Ever wonder what it takes to start a successful business that attracts A-Listers and celebrities as your clients, who are clamoring to pay for your service?

Meet Laura McHolm, Co-Founder and Director of Marketing for NorthStar Moving Company, THE luxury moving company for A-Listers, movie stars and heavy hitters.

 

 

Have you day-dreamed about developing your own nutritious, healthy food product because you were frustrated with the choices at the grocery store?

Meet Gail Becker, Founder and CEO of Caulipower Pizza. Both Gail’s sons were diagnosed with Celiac disease and she decided to take matters into her own hands when she couldn’t find what she needed in the marketplace.

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