Celebrating 25 Years of Office Angels with Essie Escobedo, Founder

On this episode of The Women’s Agency Podcast, Arlia Hoffman welcomed Essie Escobedo, the founder of Office Angels, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Essie shared the story behind Office Angels, a company that provides back-office support services for small business owners, enabling them to focus on what they do best.

She reflected on her journey from co-running a salon business with her ex-husband to launching Office Angels amidst the 2000 recession, tapping into the emerging gig economy and virtual work.

Essie discussed the importance of integrity, self-confidence, and strategic networking in building a successful referral-based business. She also highlighted the critical role of bookkeeping and marketing in small business success and shares her succession planning process. Now mentoring new entrepreneurs through SCORE, Essie continues to contribute her wisdom to the business community.

The episode concludes with Essie's book recommendations, including her own “STOP Doing That,” and her advice for aspiring business owners.

 

About Office Angels

Small Business Owners and Solos know they need extra help to offload and optimize, but struggle finding it. A full time hire is too much and other traditional virtual support companies are often fixed commitments that aren't small biz friendly. Office Angels is the flexible, affordable solution they didn't think existed. Experienced Virtual Professionals who handle any small business need — as-needed. No commitment. Total flexibility.

Each Office Angel is an experienced pro at what they do. They plug in fast, don’t need constant supervision, and free you up for bigger things so your business, and life, can flourish. It’s the most flexible, efficient Virtual Services solution a small biz could ask for: • Virtual Assistants • Bookkeeping & Accounting • Marketing and Social Media Managers • Business Development • HR, Graphic Design and more!

For 25 years we’ve helped thousands of small business owners create their own Agile Office, powered by Office Angels. Ready for less stress, more time, and more control of your small business than ever before? Get Agile. Go Angel.

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This show is produced by The Women's Agency, presented by and recorded at

Atlanta Cumberland Coworking & Office Space | Serendipity Labs

 

About The Women's Agency Podcast

The Women's Agency Podcast covers stories of women in business and their impact.

This show is presented and produced by The Women's Agency, and hosted by Arlia Hoffman.

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About The Women's Agency: 

The Women's Agency is a full-service production and coaching firm for women in podcasting.

Founded by Arlia Hoffman, The Women's Agency was founded on the principles of collaboration, generosity, and amplifying women's voices.

After years of coaching women, leading women's groups, and leadership development, Arlia began working in podcast production. She now combines her expertise in both fields to bring women all the resources they need to create a professional podcast and media presence.

The Women's Agency serves women podcasters, aspiring podcasters, and other women-owned professional services firms in the online space.

The Agency offers coaching, concept development, full-service podcast production, graphic design, marketing strategy, audio and video editing, media presence coaching and more.

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