Maura Vella

About Maura Vella

Almost twenty years back, I left the corporate sales grind behind for the entrepreneurial leap, joining a partnership to open a third yoga studio. This move wasn\'t just about business growth; it was deeply personal, about building a community where wellness and mindfulness weren\'t just buzzwords but a way of life. We grew something special, and when we handed the reins over to new owners, it was proof of the real, lasting value we\'d created together. What drives me? It\'s the thrill of seeing businesses and their leaders unlock their full potential. I\'ve been in the trenches, spotting opportunities for scale and growth, making operations slick, while keeping a keen eye on the bottom line to ensure we\'re not just spinning our wheels. Through ups and downs, I\'ve learned how to keep teams focused and businesses agile. This journey has taught me the true meaning of resilience and adaptability, skills I bring to the table every day. As a business advisor, I get to share what I\'ve learned with entrepreneurs like you. I\'m all about getting into the nitty-gritty of what makes your business tick, helping you carve out a path to your vision. I\'m here to help secure your business\'s future, pump up your team\'s skills, and bump up your enterprise\'s value. And let\'s enjoy the ride while we\'re at it. Every day, I wake up excited to dive into the world of entrepreneurship. With Cultivate Advisors, I\'ve got a treasure trove of resources and insights at my fingertips, ready to be shared. Let\'s embark on this journey together, celebrating each step forward, learning from every challenge, and achieving success as a collective.

Experience

1. Senior Business Advisor

   Cultivate Advisors

   Feb 2020 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   We help passionate owners build a financially rewarding business. Our clients\' businesses grew by an average of 65% in revenues and 108% in profits by working with us in 2019. We help foster this growth by focusing on the right problems to solve like building SOPs to your most complex business challenges and holding tension to your goals with consistent accountability check-in meetings. Currently, Cultivate Advisors offers business coaching to over 400+ business owners.

Education

• University of Michigan

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Double Major: Organizational Studies, Music

  1996 — 2000