In this episode, I talk with Army spouse Diana Jaquith of WISE Advise + Assist Team. When Diana and WISE co-founder and fellow military spouse Laura Early met, they found synergy in their complementary skills, and ended up starting their business while coworking in a Panera Bread cafe. We discuss the ins and outs of being in business with a partner and how “good conflict” is helpful. I have personally utilized the services at WISE, and I offer a glimpse into how that has benefited me as a business owner. Diana identifies several resources that have helped her build and grow WISE, including the Georgia SBDC GrowSmart program, Patriot Boot Camp, and business leadership guru Patrick Lencioni. We also talk about how WISE Advise + Assist Team is a great resource for skilled military spouses who are looking to make some money as an independent contractor without going all-in as a business owner.

Local & Civilian Resources:

Georgia SBDC GrowSmart (also available in other locations)

Patrick Lencioni

Military-Specific Resources:

Patriot Boot Camp

Diana’s Contact Information:

Business Name: WISE Advise + Assist Team

Website: https://wiseadviseteam.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiseadviseteam/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiseadviseteam/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-jaquith/