In this episode of the Crank & Boom Podcast, you'll meet Joanna Sherrow, the founder and creative director of Savvy Chic Design, an Asian women-owned design and marketing studio. Joanna and Toa Green dive into the pain points that small business owners often face when it comes to design and branding.

Who doesn’t love to win an award? But aside from just getting a pat on the back to make you feel good about the hard work you’ve put into your business–getting involved with local business awards and online press awards not only establishes your credibility but also increases your brand's reputation in the industry.

Building a strong brand is essential for any business in today's very crowded marketplace.

Toa shares how she started, what went wrong, and what eventually started to go right for her business, Crank & Boom Ice Cream,.