StartUp Fayette

This month, we’ll be focusing on market research, with with Clayton State University Assistant Professor of Marketing, Dr. Joie Hain.

Dr. Joie S. Hain joined Clayton State University in the fall of 2018 after 25 years in entrepreneurship and commission based financial services sales. In May 2020 she was acknowledged in the College of Business as its Professor of the Year.

Dr. Hain specializes in teaching Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing and Professional Selling for both the MBA program and for undergraduates.

She is a Direct Sales Education Foundation Fellow and a 2015 graduate of Kennesaw State University with a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Marketing.

She holds an MBA in Finance from Mercer University and a BSBA in Accounting from Auburn University.

Dr. Hain’s research interest includes the financial services sales force and its management as well as digital marketing and its continuous evolution.

Dr. Hain is engaged in her community with a 18-year membership in Rotary International with 100% attendance. She is a Trustee for the Georgia Rotary Student Program. In addition, she is a member in the Friends of WAGGGS USA of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.

This meeting will be held via Zoom, but we will be broadcasting it in-person at Launch and Go, and as always, also streaming live to Facebook (at 6:00).

Bring your questions, your experience, and your enthusiasm for operating your business in Fayette County.

StartUp Fayette‘s I.R.T. program equips entrepreneurs with the Insights, Relationships, and Tools needed to turn ideas into a businesses. Whether you’re just getting started, stuck on a particular issue, or are in need of a refresher, these sessions are for you.

Starting a small business or building a new startup company can be a huge task to tackle on your own. There are many things you will need to learn, and many skill you will have to develop. It could take months, even years, to learn everything you need in order to be successful with your new endeavor. You will not only have to dedicate time to building your business, but also save some time for learning and self-development.

Building without first educating yourself and developing the necessary skills is the same as driving a car without the directions to your destination. You will make a lot of wrong turns. It can be hard to find business experts will real world experience and knowledge that are actually willing to help.

Join us at Startup Fayette and gain access to everything you need to start your small business. Get the best local training to help you build your startup and succeed in your entrepreneurial journey.