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Empowering Educators: How Dr. Michelle Klink’s Partnership Sparked Business Growth
“…I really am so grateful that PCV has really found good quality mentors for us and they’re not leading us down dark alleys.”
In the dynamic landscape of education, where teachers strive to meet the evolving needs of their students, small businesses like Dr. Michelle Klink’s are making a significant impact.
Dr. Klink is a student engagement specialist and uses her expertise in learning challenges to help teachers optimize student learning and personal happiness. She has a rich background in child development and social policy from Yale University’s Zigler Center and is the founder of Use My Mind, Save Your Time.
Dr. Klink has dedicated her career to enhancing student learning and teacher satisfaction. Launching her business in 2018, she began a journey to provide innovative resources for teachers to transform classrooms. Now with 16 years of teaching experience across elementary, special education, middle school, and college, Dr. Klink is certified in Neurolinguistic Programming and an experienced counselor for sexual assault and suicide prevention.
After developing card games that helped teachers better serve students across the full spectrum of learning styles, Dr. Klink began taking courses to learn how to improve the design of and better market the materials. She was working full time and growing the business on the side when the pandemic served as a spark, prompting her to channel all her energy into her business. Soon she was navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, particularly in marketing and strategic planning, which proved challenging.
Realizing she needed additional support, Dr. Klink embarked on a quest for guidance, seeking advice and mentoring in her areas of need. After exploring various options, she found a perfect fit with the Pacific Community Ventures (PCV) Business Advising program. Through PCV’s onboarding process, she was paired with Ines Nasri, CEO of Web Power Agency, and a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in digital marketing and education. Based in Los Angeles, Ines leads a thriving agency specializing in strategic content, branding, digital PR, and SEO, and has positively impacted numerous businesses globally over her 15+year career.
Dr. Klink’s business underwent a remarkable transformation following the start of her partnership with Ines in July 2023. Ines’s expert guidance proved invaluable as Dr. Klink navigated through the intricacies of refining her brand voice, revamping her website, and devising effective strategies to tackle the challenges of integrating AI in education. With Ines’s astute insights and strategic direction, Dr. Klink adapted to the evolving landscape and also capitalized on emerging opportunities, propelling her business toward unprecedented growth and success. Their collaboration optimized Dr. Klink’s business operations and fostered a dynamic synergy that continuously fueled innovation and progress, Dr. Klink shares,
“That’s why I’ve been so excited and so grateful to PCV to be able to work with Ines who is just a fireball and has really helped put a fire under my bum. I really am so grateful that PCV has really found good quality mentors for us and they’re not leading us down dark alleys.”
The partnership between Dr. Klink and Ines exemplifies the impact of PCV’s Business Advising program. Ines’s expertise complemented Dr. Klink’s vision, providing a structured approach to business development. Together, they overcame obstacles that Dr. Klink thought she could not. Ines shares, “We’re also exploring YouTube, we’re exploring developing a newsletter to kind of answer and manage this AI impact on the business.” In addition, Dr. Klink has surpassed her first sales milestone and is making her way to reach the $500,000 milestone. Notably, Dr. Klink’s aspirations extend beyond product sales; she envisions a holistic approach to teacher support. Through guided meditation and personal development resources, Dr. Klink aims to empower teachers to navigate the intricacies of modern education. This innovative approach positions Dr. Klink’s business as a needed pathway in the educational landscape.
PCV’s support extends beyond traditional mentorship and fosters a community of collaboration and growth. Learn more about PCV’s Business Advising program at https://www.pacificcommunityventures.org.
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