30 Years as an Entrepreneur in Non-Profit Video Production with Robin Smith

By Leah Jones on May 10, 2021

In the latest episode of the Everything Money podcast, Director of Financial Planning for Hightower Bethesda Leah Jones, talks to Robin Smith, founder and president of Video/Action, a non-profit dedicated to providing voices for the underserved and voiceless. Robin started her career working for CBS Sunday Morning back when it first launched and after over a decade later transitioned to start her own non-profit business, Video/Action, at age 40. She shares her story, the lessons she’s learned along the way during her 30 years in business and her second act in impact producing.

Some things you’ll learn in this episode include:

• Tips on transitioning from the private sector to non-profit
• Why it’s important to be aware of your own strengths and weaknesses as an entrepreneur
• Just how important flexibility is when running your own business.

Listen to Leah’s full conversation with Robin here.

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