The Business of Belonging: NAWBO Columbus Conversations
NAWBO Columbus
13 episodes
6 hours ago
Welcome to the NAWBO Columbus Podcast where women business owners rise together.
This podcast is your front-row seat to the stories, successes, and strategies of the powerhouse women behind the Columbus chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Each episode features dynamic conversations with NAWBO members, entrepreneurs, leaders, and change-makers who are growing businesses, building community, and driving advocacy for women in business.
Whether you’re a current member, a curious listener, or a woman ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship, you’ll find inspiration, insight, and connection here. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories, real talk about running a business, and the powerful network that helps make it all possible.
Together, we’re not just building businesses, we’re shaping the future for women entrepreneurs.
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Welcome to the NAWBO Columbus Podcast where women business owners rise together.
This podcast is your front-row seat to the stories, successes, and strategies of the powerhouse women behind the Columbus chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Each episode features dynamic conversations with NAWBO members, entrepreneurs, leaders, and change-makers who are growing businesses, building community, and driving advocacy for women in business.
Whether you’re a current member, a curious listener, or a woman ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship, you’ll find inspiration, insight, and connection here. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories, real talk about running a business, and the powerful network that helps make it all possible.
Together, we’re not just building businesses, we’re shaping the future for women entrepreneurs.
Building Businesses That Win Contracts with Deonna Barnett EP 9
The Business of Belonging: NAWBO Columbus Conversations
39 minutes
1 month ago
Building Businesses That Win Contracts with Deonna Barnett EP 9
In this inspiring episode of The Business of Belonging, host Zulene Adams, CEO and co-founder of Z Promotions, sits down with Deonna Barnett, CEO and Director of Consulting at Aventi Enterprises. Deonna shares her entrepreneurial journey from college ventures to leading a successful consulting firm that helps small and micro businesses secure government and corporate contracts. Together, they discuss the importance of strategic planning, embracing technology, and how organizations like NAWBO Columbus empower women business owners to scale with confidence and clarity.
Key Points
Entrepreneurial Roots: Deonna’s first taste of business came from creating a student-led magazine at The Ohio State University, which ignited her passion for entrepreneurship and problem-solving.
Family Influence: Growing up with entrepreneurial parents, she learned early lessons in creativity, independence, and work-life balance.
Leadership and NAWBO Impact: Through her roles in NAWBO Columbus, including VP of Programming and Public Policy, Deonna gained valuable leadership experience and forged strong community connections that helped grow Aventi Enterprises.
Empowering Microbusinesses: Deonna advocates for microbusinesses to explore government and corporate contracting opportunities, emphasizing that even small teams can win substantial contracts with the right strategy.
Strategic Planning Essentials: Deonna explains how helpful it is to conduct market research annually and review strategic plans quarterly to stay aligned with shifting trends, another part of her business strategy and support services.
Success Stories: Aventi’s strategic guidance helped clients secure funding and contracts, including one that evolved from a side hustle into a million-dollar company within five years.
Looking Ahead: Aventi is developing a SaaS platform to help clients streamline their contracting processes and is embracing AI and technology as key growth drivers.
Deonna’s story is a powerful example of how vision, strategy, and community can turn small beginnings into sustainable success, and how women entrepreneurs can thrive by embracing innovation and connection.
The Business of Belonging: NAWBO Columbus Conversations
Welcome to the NAWBO Columbus Podcast where women business owners rise together.
This podcast is your front-row seat to the stories, successes, and strategies of the powerhouse women behind the Columbus chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Each episode features dynamic conversations with NAWBO members, entrepreneurs, leaders, and change-makers who are growing businesses, building community, and driving advocacy for women in business.
Whether you’re a current member, a curious listener, or a woman ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship, you’ll find inspiration, insight, and connection here. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories, real talk about running a business, and the powerful network that helps make it all possible.
Together, we’re not just building businesses, we’re shaping the future for women entrepreneurs.
