Jacinta Gandy, Founder of Social Circle
Name: Jacinta Gandy
Founder: Social Circle
What's your elevator pitch? (Ie. In one sentence, what do you do?)
I help business owners let go of quick fix marketing strategies and embrace strategies that build a sustainable profitable brand.
What's your story? Share how you got to where you are and WHY it is you do what you do.
Jacinta Gandy is the owner and founder of Social Circle. She started her business with a clear vision: to empower small business owners, drawing from over 13 years of experience in design, digital marketing, and technology for iconic brands like Disney and Nike. In the last 4.5 years, she has worked with over 150 entrepreneurs, fueling their growth and contributing to their success. This journey has been deeply fulfilling for Jacinta, knowing that her work supports other individuals in building their businesses, supporting their families, and achieving their dreams.
Jacinta's unique background allows her to wear a variety of hats for the entrepreneurs she works with, whether it’s in branding, design, websites, SEO, social media, sales funnels, product refinement, service offerings, pricing strategies, or developing pitch decks. Having managed all these aspects throughout her career, she offers the necessary guidance, resources, and direction. In a world where too many are caught up in quick fixes and flashy marketing, she has stayed true to what she believes in: real, honest support that helps other entrepreneurs grow and succeed.
What does BEING a FoundHer mean to you?
Being a FoundHer means that I am a woman who is owning my expertise and is passionate about sharing this with others.
How do you support other female founders and women in business?
I am helping bring experience of big business marketing and design to small businesses
What are three podcasts you listen to that have helped you with your business?
Easy Scaling
The Vulnerability Podcast
Canvas REbel
What are the first five things that you did when you were starting your business?
Create a brand
Find a community
Use the skills I already had
Decide how to market
Get legally setup
At what point did you make your company a full time gig? How did you know the time was right?
I made my business a full time gig a few months into being a side hustler. I wanted to go all in!
What lesson or skill did you take with you from a prior job to help you succeed in your role today?
I know what it takes to design for big brands that convert.
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