Today we’d like to introduce you to Melissa Manning.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I have been a serial entrepreneur and real estate investor for about 14 years, buying my first real estate investment at 23 and opening my first brick and mortar store at 24. By the time covid came around I had opened 13 companies in 10 years and was running 5 of them while being a single mom. They consisted of a few coffee shops, a bar/restaurant, a wine bar, a yoga studio, coworking spaces, and more.
When covid happened though, I realized I was completely burned out, NY was totally shut down for over a year, and I had to change directions. I decided to close and sell most of my businesses and start fresh in South Florida. I decided to focus on Audacious Founder.
Since about 2017 I have been building the Audacious Founder. It has gone through many iterations to reach where it has finally landed. Now, I help female entrepreneurs and investors create legacy wealth plans that are based upon their strengths and passions. Most entrepreneurs are thinking months, if not merely weeks, ahead. They are creating the business and then MAYBE attemping to build a wealth plan off of it. They are not thinking about how to build generational wealth and how to build a blueprint towards the grand vision that seems so far away in their minds. They aren’t thinking about tax strategy and asset protection. So, this is what I help them do. Create a massive, incredible, impactful vision for their lives and beyond and then create a plan that walks them back to where we are now, so every step they take is aligned with that grand vision of generational wealth.
I help them create not just a business, or a retirement plan, but a legacy.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Oh boy. During covid, because NY was shut down for over a year, the businesses ran out of money and I had to close and sell businesses. It was a huge trauma. It took me years to get over the imposter syndrome, not to mention the financial hit.
I have had bad partnerships. Seeing the potential in them, only for them to disappoint. Or, partners agreeing to a certain structure only to change their mind later on after contracts are signed.
Owing investors money during covid and unable to pay since businesses were nearly closed.
Horrible landlords.
Lack of clarity on who I am serving and why.
A lot of just trying to get out of my own way.
Trying to balance motherhood, multiple business ownership, having a social life, etc.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Audacious Founder?
I specialize in helping female entrepreneurs create plans for legacy wealth that reflect their strengths, passions, and the kind of impact they want to have on the world. Most entrepreneurs are building the business and then maybe trying to create a plan based off that. But the business is only one stream of passive income within the entire wealth plan. I am helping them to creative multiple streams of passive income so their plan is diversified, stable, and able to be built upon.
I help my clients learn about the investments they are making so that no matter what, they are in control. They understand the decisions they’re making instead of handing the responsibility of their future to someone else.
I am proud that I am encouraging women to be their most audacious self when it comes to building wealth and impact. I want them to know they can build massive wealth and have immense impact on the world. That they are limitless in what they can create.
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
I have created the Audacious Founder Community which is an affordable way to get education, access to events, and surround yourself with powerful, inspiring women who are building empires, too. Attending my events (next one is November 22nd) is another great way to get involved. Our events are different because with many events they give you only a mindset shift and networking but not the how or the education. Our key objectives are to educate, collaborate and then have you leave with clear actions to move you forward. People can listen to my podcast for free on Apple or Spotify: The Audacious Founder Podcast: Being Bold in Business. And lastly, they can work with me for one on one wealth strategy to begin building their empire.
Pricing:
- $40/mo for the AF Community Membership
- The events cost between $40-$100 per ticket
- Podcast = free!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.audaciousfounder.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audaciousfounder
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579765183099
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audaciousfounder/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Audacious_Founder
