Gal About Business offers practical guidance for women starting and running service businesses—especially cafés, studios, shops, and other places that bring people together. I help turn a big idea into clear decisions, workable numbers, and next steps you can actually take.
Start your business: Work through your idea, startup costs, location, permits, and launch plan.
Run it better: Make clearer decisions about pricing, staffing, systems, and customer experience.
Learn at your own pace: Explore free videos and practical workbooks as they become available.
Hi, I’m Gretchen. I’ve built multiple businesses from scratch, including SiP coffeebar, which has been open since 2004, and a dance fitness studio I operated for 10 years. More recently, I opened a women-centered campground. I’ve also mentored several dozen people as they start and grow their own businesses. Gal About Business is where I share what I’ve learned about getting started, making thoughtful decisions, and handling the practical realities of being an owner.