Today we’d like to introduce you to Scottye Davis
Hi Scottye, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I started Enviro USA with my family in 2002. We launched a commercial janitorial company that catered to corporations. In 2006, we launched nationwide. I became a mother and left the family company to become a stay-at-home mom. My husband lost his job in 2008 during the market crash. I returned to my family business in 2012 to pursue my career and keep my family fed. Within three years, I had tripled the size of the company. I had previously been employed by Nationwide Insurance and used my knowledge of door-to-door sales to grow the Janitorial service. While at Enviro USA, I learned how to manage national contracts, manage teams of crews in extensive facilities at once, and travel extensively across the US. The facility maintenance industry has been predominantly male, and it took a lot of courage and drive to push forward, even when I was treated like a secretary. I was raising my children during this time, and I received my bachelor’s degree in business management from New England College in 2017. We managed to break through to complete facility services in 2015 and have been pitching what I call a single-source facility solution. This means bundling services are offered at a lower rate for our clients. Last year, I traveled to several major cities, including Las Vegas, NYC, Dallas, Denver, and Tampa, working trade shows and closing clients. During this time, Aimee Tipton and I came up with the idea of Wize Women. This nonprofit helps women become entrepreneurs and creates a network of support and resources for these women to succeed in business. Today, we collaborate with companies like SCORE NAWIC and the Nashville Entrepreneurship Center to encourage and empower women and help them start and grow companies.
Would it have been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has been a challenging road. There have been many struggles. I have failed many times and put my foot in my mouth more than once, but overall, I have learned how to pivot and adapt to the changing economic culture. Covid changed the layout of how many of us do business, so we had to adjust our sales strategy and work remotely. Our offices were closed for over 2 years, and working with my team members and keeping them motivated and focused was challenging. Measured scaling of the business was one of my keys to success, as was collaboration and strategic partnerships with other companies like EUSA.
We’ve been impressed with Wize Women/Enviro USA, but for folks who might need to be more familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
My profit company, Enviro USA, laid the foundation for me to become dedicated to helping women break out of their everyday lives and follow their dreams. Whether it’s a food truck, a stem company, or an IT company, we can provide the resources they need to market and secure their dreams. My entire career has brought me to this point, and it’s truly one of the best things I have ever done.
Do you have any big plans?
We have chapters in Memphis and Nashville and plan to be in Atlanta in the winter. Our growth plan includes 3 major cities per year to help women everywhere. Only 2% of venture capital goes to female-owned businesses. We plan to meet with these people and liaise between these companies and investors. This percentage will be at least 15% BY 2030.
Pricing:
- 30 MEMBERSHIP PER MONTH
- 500 SPONSORSHIP BRONZE
- 1000 SPONSORSHIP GOLD
- 5000 SPONSORSHIP PLATINUM
Contact Info:
- Website: https://wizewomen.org
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094406955387
