IFund Women with Jamie Bennett

First, we are grateful for YOU, our listeners, partners, and sponsors. 

Now, let’s jump right in! This season, Moni wanted to bring on guests who are influencers in our community. They are dreamers, makers, doers, believers, bold and bravely creating the career of their dreams. This podcast is here to support military spouse business owners.

Moni talks with Jamie Bennett, Human Resources Director of IFundWomen and an entrepreneur. She began her journey at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, then the Lehman Brothers, followed by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Atlanta, a non-profit in the financial services industry. She also has twenty-five years of experience in human resources. IFundWomen is a partner with AMSE, and our relationship helps us serve and provide resources to help our members get all they can on their entrepreneurial journey. 

Even though Jamie always wanted to be a businesswoman, she ran from her entrepreneurial journey. Raised as a military kid, she understands the service and sacrifice mindset of the military family. So it’s no surprise that she gives credit to that sacrifice when speaking about how she was able to attend Spellman College, where she received a B.A. in Economics. She received her MBA from CUNY - Baruch Colleg, The Zicklin School of Business, specializing in HR. 

After working in human resources, she wanted to branch out and start her own business. Jamie continues to work in human resources because she loves serving the community. The employer-employee relationship has changed, and she loves bridging the gap between them. 

• Know there is comfort in being anonymous. You have to walk hand in hand with fear. Know one will remember the 80% you forgot, just the 20% you remembered. 
• She believes you will have no peace unless you do what you were created to do. 
• Know who your support is and understand where people fit in your journey and when you can bring them in. 
• Be mindful of the categories between an employee and a contractor. Then, get on the  IRS website and find out all you can. 
• When you’re a solopreneur, write down everything you’re doing. When you’re a solopreneur, write down everything you’re doing. First, what are you too expensive to do as the CEO. Then, make it make sense for your business. 
• Get your mindset right. Get your prices right. 
• Consider who you’re serving when your price your products and services. 
• She’s training to become a coach and is excited to help others transform their business journey. 

For more information about Jamie and her company website, visit the IFundWomen website or find them on LinkedIn and Facebook. 

We want to thank USAA Small Business for providing 100 scholarships for AMSE members. Visit their website to see how USAA Small Business can help you with your business. 

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