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Think a Business Committed to Doing Social Good Can’t Scale? Virtual Gurus is Proof that it Can
Episode Description:
Starting with just $300, Bobbie Racette built a seven-figure business in under three years. Even more impressive than her revenue is the massive social impact of her award-winning business, Virtual Gurus.
Join Sara Roach Lewis on Breakthrough as she talks with Bobbie about building a business with a mandate to do good and paying employees a fair wage in an industry that is typically a race to the bottom.
They talk about Bobbie’s unwavering commitment to hiring marginalized people and using innovative technology to match entrepreneurs with their perfect Virtual Assistant.
Virtual Gurus is proof positive that with clear mentorship and a social purpose, businesses and lives can thrive.
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