Hi I'm Carmen
As a Global Business Strategist, dynamic Business Coach, Entrepreneur, and Speaker with over 35 years of experience, I’ve dedicated my life to empowering entrepreneurs and individuals worldwide. My journey into entrepreneurship began in New York City, and it’s a story that has shaped the foundation of who I am today.
I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit, inspired by my grandmother and parents, who were also business owners. At just 19, I started my first business in NYC not knowing too much of what I was doing.
It all began when I purchased a plain wedding dress for a friend at 1385 Broadway, a well-known hub for wholesalers in New York at the time. I customized the dress with pearls and crystal appliqués, creating something truly special for her big day.
At the wedding, a bridal shop owner noticed the dress and asked who had designed it. To my surprise, the bride’s mother pointed at me. The shop owner then approached me and asked if I could create a dress for her store. That single conversation changed my life and it is a moment that still to this day I call “My first taste of money”.
When she asked about pricing, I nervously but confidently quoted $400, to my surprise, she agreed and placed an order for two dresses. That month, I earned $800, and soon, other stores began placing orders as well. With a cost of $60 for the dress and $30 for the appliques, I was profiting $300 per dress. For two years, I built a thriving bridal business, learning the ropes of entrepreneurship along the way.
Inspired to take my passion further, I pursued a degree in fashion marketing and invested $20,000 to travel to China to launch my first private label. I expanded into manufacturing, working in China, Panama, Malesia, Dominican Republic, and Mexico, while participating in trade shows across the United States, I continued to grow. This experience taught me the intricacies of international trade and paved the way for my career as a business consultant for companies in various industries around the world.
My work has taken me across four continents, where I’ve trained and equipped business leaders. I’ve also collaborated with organizations such as NJ SBDC, SCORE, and Partners Worldwide to support business growth and development.
Today, I have the privilege of working with service professionals, current and aspiring coaches who are eager to use their skills, gifts, and talents to help others. I specialize in helping them craft profitable business development initiatives, develop focused sales strategies, and implement proven results. I’ve worked with over 400,000 entrepreneurs globally through conferences, webinars, and private and group coaching sessions. My mission is to inspire and equip others to build businesses that not only thrive but also create lasting impact.
When she asked about pricing, I nervously but confidently quoted $400, to my surprise, she agreed and placed an order for two dresses. That month, I earned $800, and soon, other stores began placing orders as well. With a cost of $60 for the dress and $30 for the appliques, I was profiting $300 per dress. For two years, I built a thriving bridal business, learning the ropes of entrepreneurship along the way.
Inspired to take my passion further, I pursued a degree in fashion marketing and invested $20,000 to travel to China to launch my first private label. I expanded into manufacturing, working in China, Panama, Malesia, Dominican Republic, and Mexico, while participating in trade shows across the United States, I continued to grow. This experience taught me the intricacies of international trade and paved the way for my career as a business consultant for companies in various industries around the world.
My work has taken me across four continents, where I’ve trained and equipped business leaders. I’ve also collaborated with organizations such as NJ SBDC, SCORE, and Partners Worldwide to support business growth and development.
Today, I have the privilege of working with service professionals, current and aspiring coaches who are eager to use their skills, gifts, and talents to help others. I specialize in helping them craft profitable business development initiatives, develop focused sales strategies, and implement proven results. I’ve worked with over 400,000 entrepreneurs globally through conferences, webinars, and private and group coaching sessions. My mission is to inspire and equip others to build businesses that not only thrive but also create lasting impact.
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