When Chrissy Mellinger was eight years old, she sat at her grandmother’s kitchen table and sketched out her dream spa resort. She didn’t know it then, but that childhood vision would become the spark for a career built on helping others turn their own ideas into thriving businesses.
In this episode of Munira’s Musings, Chrissy shares how her journey through finance, hotels, and the upheaval of the pandemic led her to become a sought-after business consultant for women-owned, service-based businesses. With over 165 businesses coached in the past year alone, Chrissy pulls back the curtain on what really makes a business work—no fluff, no guesswork.
3 Key Takeaways:
Revenue is more than sales. Build diversified income streams and use “stepping stone offers” to make it easier for clients to say yes.
Marketing is about alignment. Select channels that align with your vision and lifestyle, not just what’s currently trending.
Operations are your silent powerhouse. Automations, workflows, and SOPs may not be glamorous, but they free up time and mental space.
Chrissy’s advice is deceptively simple: know why you’re in business, strip away the noise, and focus on the basics—your email, payment processor, booking system, and a plan you can actually sustain. Because when you lead with purpose and clarity, every next step feels less like a gamble and more like a sure bet.