Episode 37: Writing a Business Plan with Kristina Wynne

Kristina Wynne, founder and owner of the Wynner's Club, LLC, a business development consulting company that offers business coaching access to business funding and business education.

Her devotion to the small business started almost 20 years ago when she began working for her family's company, 200 Pharmacy Inc as a licensed pharmacy tech. Her love for her family's business and science led her to achieve a Bachelor's of Biophysics from Chicago State University and a Masters of Public Health from St. Benedictine University. Ultimately, Kristina worked for her family's business for eight years.

She stepped down as a Director of Business Development in 2017 to take on an opportunity with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, where her true passion was revealed, helping small businesses grow.

Ultimately, she worked with the Goldman Sachs Program for three years. And in December of 2020, Christina was brought on as a business advisor with the Illinois SBDC located inside the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.

She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and sits on the board of two non-profits.

Her greatest achievement is raising her amazing 11-year-old daughter.

This‌ ‌episode‌ ‌talks‌ ‌about:‌

How her experience working in her family’s healthcare business helped develop her business coaching skills.
Difference between Business Coach/Advisor and their important roles in contributing to your business.
The difference between a Business Plan and Pitch Deck and the use of each
Good business plan vs. bad business plan
What makes a business plan fundable?
Why is it important to have an articulate pitch deck and business plan?
Pitch decks used as a way to promote your business
How can one participate in a business pitch competition, the guidelines and criteria judges look for?
Venture capital vs angel capital.
What are the available programs to support microloans for startups?
Common factors for small businesses that fail
The importance of working with a coach in your business