056: U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce (USWCC) founder Margot Dorfman

Today’s guest, Margot Dorfman is the CEO of the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce (USWCC). A not for profit trade association that she founded back in 2001. 

Their focus is economic growth for women and small businesses; access to capital, affordable benefits like healthcare. What makes USWCC different from other organizations as per Margot is that they are sponsored by the interests, aspirations, and needs of our members — not by big corporate sponsors who would moderate our voice or blunt our independent work. This independence powers our ability to always say and do what is right for our members. Women-led. Progress for all.

In today’s episode we talk about:

•  What makes Margot Dorfman tick? 
• How USWCC has evolved and grown over the years?
•  What keeps you up late at night pondering? 
• Do you have any aspirations to become the SBA administrator? ▪Her five simple steps to grow your business?
• How Best in class is hurting small businesses 
• When do you feel like the fight will be over, when _______ happens