The Entrepreneurial Family: A Mother-Daughter Duo on Sharing Multi-Generational Knowledge with Kimberly Spencer and Mary Beth MacKenzie

This is an interview not to be missed! Mary Beth MacKenzie and her daughter, Kimberly, share their knowledge on how to make a million dollar business work. They provide insights on creating sustainable businesses and unique marketing strategies, including why popping into someone’s mailbox year after year can reap a multitude of benefits. 

Mary Beth MacKenzie is an artist who quit her job as a graphic designer when her daughter, Kimberly, was born. She began helping out with her husband’s arborist business, creating it into one of the most sought-after tree businesses over the years. Mary Beth went on to become one of the few female certified arborists in the field and co-president of the company, serving over 6,000 customers in Los Angeles, CA for nearly 40 years.

Kimberly Spencer took the lessons she learned from her parents and is now the CEO of CrownYourself Enterprises, LLC. She transforms leaders’ stories, from stuck to scalable, so you unlock your full potential, & the potential of those they serve, from their team to their customers to their family. 

This is a fun interview that you want to tune in for!

Notable moments:

06:39 – Who knew a Christmas card could hold so much marketing power?

14:02 – Kimberly on learning from her parents’ business

27:17 – Avoiding the pitfalls of moving forward in your business

33:27 – Mary Beth and Kimberly on contractors and employees

36:49 – Selling a business correctly

47:59 – Kimberly on getting clarity, personally and in business

51:48 – Kimberly on the influence her parents provided in her life

54:27 – Mary Beth’s advice for entrepreneurs

Connect with Kimberly and Mary Beth:

Crown Yourself - https://crownyourself.com/

Communication Queens Podcast Coaching - https://www.communicationqueens.com/

Rock’s Tree and Hillside Service (Los Angeles) - https://www.rockstreeandhillside.com/