Fort Collins Business Woman: Rena Petty

Barb’s note: This post was written in mid-October. I was waiting for Rena’s website to go live, but I’m afraid I’ll just forget to post this, so be sure to keep checking back to see when her site is live.

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I met Rena Petty a little over a month ago and knew immediately that I wanted to work with her. I believe it was not a coincidence that she needed updated business portraits for her marketing materials for several businesses.

I was glad she agreed to a short interview on the blog; something I’ve been wanting to do with those amazing women in business for whom I get to make portraits. Rena gets to be the very first in this series!

What made you go into business?

A desire to serve and to work for myself.

How long have you had your current businesses?

4 yrs.  Moved to FC March 2008

What made you choose the businesses you currently have?

I actually have 3 businesses: Esthetician,  Electrolysis, and Radical Forgiveness Coach and Workshop Facilitator

Comming from managing dental practices all my adult life, I had a background and interest in working with people and the body.  The education and training for E & E were familiar to me and felt very natural.  These were professions that would allow me the freedom of being a sole proprietor well into my advanced years. I began studying RF in 2005 and my life went from trauma drama to acceptance and peace.  I now choose to “Pay it forward” as a RF Coach and Workshop Facilitator.

What were some challenges you had to overcome in order to start your own business?

I do not consider these as challanges or a necessary part of building a practice: Being willing to meet the needs of clients, being willing to go the extra mile to have your name out there.  I find the best advertisement is a referral from a satisfied client.

What challenges, if any, do you find owning/running your own business today?

Running my own business out of my home has been a life long dream for me.  Disciplining my time with work while wanting to apply myself to my home (to do) list can be a challenge.

What is your favorite part about doing business in Fort Collins?

The health conscious,loving attitudes of the people in this community to take good care of themselves, has helped make my professions accepted and enjoyable for me.

Is there anything else that you’d like to share with us?

I love living in FC!

Just for fun, if you were a flower, which would you be?

A Rose

I’ve seen Rena in action and find that her energy and enthusiasm just do not come across in this interview!

If you have need of electrolysis, an esthetician or coaching in forgiveness (which I do), Rena’s your woman! Tell her Barb sent you!

Use the form on the contact page to schedule your session or to get more information.