2021 Women in Business

Angela Balsinger Snyder is very proud to represent First International Title, a company who is dedicated to leading buyers, sellers and real estate professionals through a smooth and professional closing experience. Angela and her closing team at First International Title welcome every opportunity to share in the success of the Venice Real Estate Community! Angela Balsinger Snyder First International Title 329 Nokomis Ave S, Suite F • Venice 941-451-8522 angela.snyder@fi rstintitle.com www.fi rstintitle.com adno=3812071-1 adno=3809957-1 In 1986, A. Marie Bronson moved to Englewood, FL from the Pocono Mts in PA. Prior to the move, Marie owned a successful Salon in PA. Ready to take on a new challenge, she took over a failing salon on Placida Rd. and turned it into a successful business, adding a second location along the way. After 30 years, Shear Sailing Salon continues to thrive as one of the most successful business in Englewood area. In 2003, Marie obtained a real estate license and later a Broker's license and started Sunnybrook Realty, which proved to be a good decision for future ventures. In 2008 with the change in the economy and a recession, there was a need to diversify so she opened Swirls N Curls Ice Cream. With a lot of hard work and a bit of juggling, Marie has created and operated three successful companies: Shear Sailing Salon, Swirls N Curls Ice Cream, and Sunnybrook Realty. Our family owned business will continue down to future generations. So love what you do, offer a good quality product and be consistent. shearsailing.com swirlsncurlsicecream.com sunnybrookrealty.com A. Marie Bronson Shear Sailing Salon Swirls N Curls Ice Cream Sunnybrook Realty 6945 Sunnybrook Blvd 941-475-1855 As a 2nd generation Floridian and local Englewood resident for 50+ years, Carla Stiver has seen our paradise grow from a sleepy fishing town into the beautiful coastal community it is today. Carla's strategic marketing processes, industry expertise, area knowledge, and passion for excellence have enabled her to create an unrivaled Real Estate Team who has been #1 in both Total Sales & Listings Sold in Rotonda and Englewood since 2016.* *Based on Stellar MLS Data 1/1/2016-6/30/2021 adno=3810628-1 Q: What advice would you give other women considering going into business? A: First, do not be afraid of the word "profit." Use it. Become comfortable with it. It isn't something to be ashamed of, and you deserve to get paid! Surround yourself with people that want to see you successful and happy. There will be days that you are feeling defeated. You need these people to help lift you up, straighten your crown, and cheer you on! Q: Anything else you would like to share? A: I am a member of Women in Auto Care and was honored to have been chosen as the recipient of their 2018 Female Shop Owner of the Year award for the nation. I attend their conferences that are held in different cities in the US and Canada. This has been invaluable to furthering my career in the automotive industry and has given me the ability and vision to help others, especially women, to pursue a career in automotive. I look forward to working with them more in the future to bring programs to my local area that encourage young people to consider our industry for a long-term career. Becoming more involved in the industry as well as continuing to run my repair shop and being involved in more community activities in our town is something I am also excited to see in my future. Compiled by Nicole Stitz XPERTECH continued from page 47 Women In Business September 2021 48

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