Read an interview with Jackie B. originally published on the PCC blog November 2019

Below is an interview with me on the November 2019 PCC blog: Instructor Spotlight Jackie Babicky-Peterson has been with Portland Community College since 2001. With a well-versed background, Jackie teaches the Business Design Series for PCC’s Small Business Design Center. Keep reading to learn more about the program. What are your areas of expertise, and Read More …

Solo Business Stories: Sherry Triggs is an eCommerce consultant; Jackie B. provides insight

Sherry Triggs’ business was up and running.  Then she took a class with Jackie B. Peterson:  “You don’t know what you don’t know.” Name of business: Selling is the Key Years in business:  Two years (since 2017) What the business does: “We are a consulting firm for individuals wanting to start their own e-commerce business Read More …

Solo Business Stories: Rob King takes control with his marketing business Lunian Design. Jackie’s straightforward coaching helps.

Laid off because your employer didn’t have enough work for you? That’s what happened to Rob King, owner of Lunian Design. He “took control of his own employment situation.” Jackie B. Peterson’s no nonsense advice got him on the right track. Read More …

Testimony: Kevin Poe, New Heights Physical Therapy, credits Better, Smarter, Richer for success

Read this nice testimony from Kevin Poe: Better, Smarter, Richer helped him grow his business, New Heights Physical Therapy. Hi Jackie, I wanted to reach out and let you know how things are going at New Heights Physical Therapy and to thank you for playing a role in helping us get here. We are now Read More …

Solo Business Stories: Healer, licensed massage therapist, educator, advocate, author Jacki Gethner talks about being self-employed early on

A certain independent mindset is needed for the self-employed.  Healer, licensed massage therapist, educator, advocate, author of two books Jacki Gethner had that early on. We got to know Jacki at a recent Solo Business Meetup. What her business does: Healer, educator, advocate, author of two books. She has presented locally, nationally and internationally.  Jacki Read More …

Solo Business Stories: Lauren Downey’s Found Marketing specializes with Jackie’s coaching.

Found Marketing specializes with Jackie B.’s help Years in business: 3.5 years (but officially registered for 6 months) What the business does: I help businesses get found online and grow by creating and executing digital marketing strategies. These include pay-per-click, SEO, and content strategies. Pay-per-click marketing refers to paid advertising on platforms like Google, Bing Read More …

Solo Business Stories: Seniors listen to John Van Beek’s Music We Remember. Jackie’s coaching helps

John Van Beek’s live music performance resulted in Music We Remember. Jackie B. confirms he is on the right track. Name of Business: Music We Remember Years in Business: 1.5yrs (with this name) What the business does: John Van Beek’s Music We Remember is a live music performance service, focused primarily on senior living communities Read More …

Encore Entrepreneurs: Ruth Struck’s Open Strategies Northwest agile coaching is her strength

Ruth Struck’s Open Strategies Northwest agile coaching gains inspiration from Jackie. Name of Business: Open Strategies Northwest LLC What the Business does: Agile coaching and consulting. Years in Business: I originally got the business license in 2012. I worked towards making it a stand alone business in 2019. What led you to do this business?  What Read More …

Solo Business Stories: Jackie jump starts Walch Communication

Jackie jump starts Walch Communication Meet Better, Smarter, Richer’s blogger, newsletter creator, and social media strategist, Michelle Walch. Name of Business:  Walch Communication www.michellewalch.com Years in Business: three What the business does: Content Marketing, Copywriting, Social Media Strategy for healthy aging, women’s health, rural health and aging.  Interview Better, Smarter, Richer clients for Jackie’s blog. Read More …