Doing Business As | A Web Series
Owning a business is tough!
So, here is some comedic relief that can serve as a reminder that the underdog can always win!
Doing Business As is Produced By Grow Disrupt & Stephanie Scheller
Hello & Welcome!
Truly Financial provides SMBs with affordable all-in-one banking. Now your business can have the superpowers that only large companies were able to access – multi-country corporate Visa cards, local and international bank accounts, and free wire transfers worldwide. Grow your business without getting slowed down by big banks and their ridiculously high fees.
Here at Grow Disrupt, we are well aware of the challenges that small business owners face — especially when it comes to marketing. So, our team wrote and produced a web series following the rise of an underdog (Kyra, played by Stephanie aka: The Impact Authority), and really getting a grip on all things marketing!
Cast & Crew
We were incredibly lucky to work with a great cast and crew! Hit the arrows to see the team!
Kyra
Kyra, the main character, is played by Stephanie Scheller aka: The Impact Authority, and owner/founder of Grow Disrupt.
Robbie
Robbie, Kyra's assistant, is played by Terri Rehkopf the owner/founder of San Antonio's #1 Organic Salon, Ippodaro Natural Salon.
Paul
Paul is Kyra's misogynistic, jerk of a father! Paul is played by the professional actor, Jason Drago.
Tim
Tim, who is Paul's assistant pretending to be Kyra's business coach is played by Eric Gomez. Eric also plays one of Paul's lawyers and Paul's second assistant.
Fun fact, Eric works for Fahntoosh Enterprises, one of the finalists for the 2021 Impact Awards!
Echo
Ari Scheller plays Kyra's brother, Echo! Her favorite, Echo, and her not so favorites Brendan and Travis. She also plays one of Paul's Lawyers.
Dr. Hachdeemel
Kyra's former Stanford Professor, Dr. Hachdeemel, is played by Matthew Dupré! Mr. Dupré also plays one of Paul's Lawyers.
Lawyer # 4
Mike Milan, the Vice President of Truly Financial, does a wonderful job playing Paul's very flustered Lawyer # 4!
FBI Agent
The FBI agent is played by none other than
Glen Bhimani with BPS Security.
Ralph
Kyra's office dog, Ralph, is played by Ralph.
Director
Doing Business As is directed, edited, and production managed by Susannah Scheller! Additionally, Susannah was a contributing writer.
Fun fact, Susannah is an incredible singer! This photo was taken at the 2022 Grow Retreat right before she sang a song composed by her and Stephanie!
Writer
Doing Business As was written by Courtney Cobb-Gomez. Additionally, Courtney was the director of photography and whatever else Susannah asked her to do.
This photo was taken at the 2022 Grow Retreat after she convinced Stephanie to let her play the cowbell. It was incredible.
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