
Entrepreneur Encounter
Entrepreneur Encounter is a weekly podcast designed to support creative business owners in developing the soft skills that lead to lasting, values-aligned growth.
Hosted by Dana Johnson, founder of a boutique Pinterest marketing agency for wedding pros and creatives, and Sara Lowell, a consultant specializing in business management & team leadership along with podcast management, each episode explores the mindset shifts, communication skills, and leadership habits that empower entrepreneurs to grow sustainably—without the burnout.
Through real stories, practical frameworks, and transparent conversations, Dana and Sara offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to run a purpose-driven business in a constantly changing world.
Whether you're building your visibility, managing a team, or simply trying to stay grounded while growing, this podcast is your companion in business and in life.
Entrepreneur Encounter
Adaptability and Success: Navigating Challenges in Business
“I want you to come to me for additional value, not because you feel like you can't do it without me.” - Inbar Madar
In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Inbar Madar, a seasoned business consultant with over a decade of corporate experience. Having held executive roles like Head of Brand and Global Sales, Inbar now focuses her expertise on helping small businesses grow and thrive. She shares how her journey in the corporate world led to discovering her passion for mentoring entrepreneurs, and how that inspired her to start her own consulting firm five years ago.
Key Highlights:
- From Corporate to Consulting: Inbar explains how her corporate experience, especially working with franchisers and wholesalers, ignited her desire to help small businesses succeed. Even though it wasn’t part of her role, she found herself mentoring business owners, eventually turning this passion into a consulting firm.
- Making an Impact: Inbar talks about her mission to create meaningful impact by helping small businesses implement strategies that lead to growth, profitability, and stability. She emphasizes that helping entrepreneurs succeed allows them to provide for their families and communities.
- Adapting to Change: Inbar shares the importance of adaptability in business, especially in the face of external challenges like economic downturns or global crises. She offers examples, such as Netflix's pivot during the 2008 recession and how one of her clients successfully adapted during COVID by moving yoga classes online.
- Education and Empowerment: Inbar is passionate about educating her clients so they can make informed decisions and not feel dependent on her. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and staying adaptable in a rapidly changing business environment, especially when it comes to marketing and social media.
Takeaways:
- Embrace change and look for opportunities even in challenging times.
- Continuous learning is essential to long-term business success.
- Don’t be afraid to seek outside perspective and mentorship to stay motivated and focused.
Tune in to hear more about Inbar’s journey, her tips for adapting in business, and how she empowers entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level.
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We get it, you feel like you have to be on social media 24/7 when all you really want is to focus on your clients and keep building your business. That pressure can disappear.
That’s where Dana comes in. She’ll show you how Pinterest can work for you, effortlessly. Your content and links can live on Pinterest, driving traffic without you constantly showing up.
And when it’s time to grow and manage a team, without feeling overwhelmed, Sara steps in. She builds the workflows that keep both your podcast and your team running smoothly, while bringing the human element back into your business. You’ll stay client-focused without feeling buried in the weeds.
Connect with Entrepreneur Encounter:
Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/3azyca95
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entrepreneur_encounter/
Host Sara Lowell:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youarerembert/
Website: https://www.youarerembertllc.com/
Host Dana Johnson:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danas.desk.nc/
Website: https://ddvirtualmanagement.com/