Alli Webb kicked off her Entreprenista journey when she took her thriving mobile blowout business she had launched as a side hustle and turned it into the Drybar empire we all know today. You’re about to hear not only the inspiring story of how she made luxurious blowouts accessible to everyone, but also how she is now building her two latest ventures: Squeeze, a disruptive massage salon chain, and Becket + Quill, a DTC jewelry brand that offers high-end designs and materials at an affordable price.
Today, you’ll hear about the early days of Drybar and how Alli first started her mobile blowout business to solve a personal struggle. She shares her experience partnering with her brother for both Drybar and Squeeze, offering her best tips for working with family. She talks about managing the explosive growth of Drybar and the process of starting a second business. She shares the story behind Beckett + Quill and how they are destructing the space. She shares the secret sauce behind building successful partnerships. Finally, she notes the importance of leading with kindness and posturing an environment where your team feels empowered.
“Make your own path. Find your own way...There are many, many different ways to find success and to become a leader.”
- Alli Webb
Join the Entreprenista League!
Hey Entreprenistas! We’re launching the Entreprenista League, our very own members platform and community just for you!
We listened to your feedback and the support you’re looking for to start and build your business, and we’re here to provide you with all of the resources you’ll need!
As part of the Entreprenista League, you’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day. You’ll find special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, and the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels!
Whether you’re looking to scale your existing business and want to make the right connections, or you’re thinking about finally taking the leap to launch your business, we’re here to give you access to a community of women who will celebrate your every step, and with whom you can share the candid reality of building a business from scratch.
Applications open on May 2! Head over to entreprenista.com/theleague to apply today, and use the code Podcast for $100 off your yearly enrollment.
We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!
Gee, Thanks!
Have you ever bought something that you want to tell everyone about? The perfect pair of slippers, the best pair of tweezers you’ve ever used, an inexpensive kitchen tool you can’t believe you ever lived without?
Same. That’s why we love listening to Gee Thanks, Just Bought It, the podcast where fun guests come on every Friday to talk about their best and favorite purchases and then tell you how and where you can buy them for yourself!
Hosted by author Caroline Moss, each episode is packed with fun conversations, great banter, and all the shopping 411 you could ever need.
The podcast airs every Friday, and many episodes air on Tuesdays. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook!
Say “Hello!” To DigiCards™
Are you ready to take your virtual team meetings to the next level? Are you tired of yelling “You’re on mute!” at your computer screen and letting the important points you were trying to make get lost?
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You can now text us at (561) 468 3997 to be the first to know about new episodes, access exclusive content, and reach out with any questions you have for us.
Drop us a text - we can’t wait to hear from you!
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Guests
Alli Webb
Hosts
Stephanie Cartin
Co-founder of Socialfly and Entreprenista.
Stephanie Cartin is the co-founder and CEO of Entreprenista, an all-in-one platform – which includes a private community & business membership called The Entreprenista League that's made up of over 2,000 women founders at all stages of business, a weekly newsletter received by 60,000 readers, two podcasts, in-person educational & networking events, and an award program – that women founders at all stages can turn to for everything they need to grow.
Stephanie is also the co-founder of Socialfly (acquired by Truform Media Group in 2024), Markid, and Pearl Influential Capital. She has won countless awards, including the SmartCEO Brava award, which recognizes the top women CEOs in New York, and a Stevie Award for Women-Run Workplace of the Year. She has also appeared in Bloomberg, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Refinery29, and more.
Courtney Spritzer
Co-founder of Entreprenista.
Courtney Spritzer is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, author, and community builder with a passion for creating brands and platforms that empower women to lead, grow, and thrive.
In 2012, she co-founded Socialfly, a leading social-first digital and influencer marketing agency. Over the course of a decade, she helped scale the business into an award-winning agency working with Fortune 500 brands and emerging startups, building a powerhouse team and culture along the way. In 2024, Socialfly was acquired.
In 2018, Courtney launched the Entreprenista Podcast to spotlight the stories of inspiring women founders. That passion evolved into Entreprenista Media in 2021, a media platform and community supporting women entrepreneurs at every stage of growth. She now co-leads the continued expansion of The Entreprenista League, a membership-driven community and ecosystem for founders.
As an angel investor, Courtney supports female-led and mission-driven startups aligned with her vision for a more inclusive and equitable business landscape.
She is the co-author of Like, Love, Follow: The Entreprenista’s Guide to Using Social Media to Grow Your Business (2015), a strategic guide for leveraging social platforms to drive business success.
Her work and ventures have been featured in Bloomberg, Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, and The New York Times. She is committed to championing visionary founders and helping build the next generation of impactful, community-driven businesses.
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