Coffee N° 5 with Lara Schmoisman
Your Brew of Business Wisdom - Coffee N5 is your ultimate guide to running, growing, and scaling a successful business in today’s competitive landscape. Hosted by award-winning marketing strategist Lara Schmoisman—a Forbes Next 1000 honoree and LA Times Inspirational Women finalist—this Podcast is your secret weapon for actionable strategies, insider tips, and real-world success stories.
Every episode dives into the tools, tricks, and tactics that help businesses thrive, featuring insights from industry leaders and innovators across beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and beyond. Lara’s unique approach combines her vast expertise in omnichannel marketing with her passion for helping brands unlock their potential.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Coffee N5 gives you everything you need to create lasting success. So, pour yourself a cup, tune in, and let’s turn your business ambitions into reality—one episode at a time!
Listen now and discover what it takes to build the business of your dreams.
Coffee N° 5 with Lara Schmoisman
Scaling Smart: The Business of Growth with David Aquino
In this episode of Coffee N° 5, Lara Schmoisman and David Aquino discuss smart strategies for scaling a business, avoiding costly mistakes, and ensuring sustainable growth. Lara and David explore the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make, from wasting money on the wrong service providers to struggling with desperation-driven decisions. They discuss the importance of strategic planning, choosing the right partners, and ensuring your brand is ready before jumping into retail or large-scale expansion. If you’re serious about growing your business the right way, this conversation is a must-listen!
We'll talk about:
- Why financial planning and execution are key to business growth.
- The biggest money-wasting mistakes entrepreneurs make.
- How to choose the right partners and service providers.
- The difference between strategy and execution—and why both matter.
- When and how to expand into retail or new sales channels.
- The danger of desperation-driven decision-making in business.
- Why accountability and proper planning separate successful brands from struggling ones.
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