Straight Up With Steph
Your podcast for real tips on healthy posture, healthy habits, and a healthy life!
Straight Up With Steph
Ep 28: From Dental Hygienist to Tech Entrepreneur: The Birth of CE Zoom
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you!
In this episode, I chat with Sarah Thiel, the co-founder of CE Zoom, about her incredible journey building a successful CE tracking platform from scratch.
Sarah shares how she started with zero business experience, tackled technical and entrepreneurial challenges, and navigated the unexpected opportunities and hurdles brought by the pandemic.
We dive into her insights on networking, the joys and struggles of entrepreneurship, and her advice for aspiring business owners.
Sarah also discusses CE Zoom’s impact on dental professionals and exciting plans for the platform’s future.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a dreamer, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of building a business, this episode is packed with insights, lessons, and a dose of motivation.
About Sarah:
Sarah Thiel began her journey in the dental field in 2000 as a dental assistant and advanced her expertise by graduating from dental hygiene school in 2007. She practiced clinical dental hygiene for a decade before retiring in 2017 to focus on her entrepreneurial pursuits. In 2014, Sarah co-founded CE Zoom with her business partner Katrinna Jackson, envisioning a streamlined solution for continuing education (CE) management. Under Sarah’s leadership, CE Zoom has grown into an essential platform that navigates the complex and varied CE requirements across all 50 U.S. states, assisting licensed professionals in dentistry and beyond.
Throughout her career, Sarah has held numerous leadership roles, including serving on the New Mexico Dental Hygiene Committee (a division of the NM Dental Board), examining for CRDTS and WREB, and acting as President Elect for the NM Dental Hygiene Association. Her dedication to understanding and simplifying the compliance landscape has been a cornerstone of CE Zoom’s success.
In January 2024, CE Zoom expanded its services, bringing its expertise to mortgage brokers, realtors, civil engineers, attorneys, and more, making it a trusted resource across diverse industries. Outside of work, Sarah is a devoted mother to three teenagers and a dog that acts like one of them, keeping life full of energy and humor.
Connect with Sarah:
Facebook
LinkedIn
Instagram
Website
To watch on YouTube, click here
Timestamps:
00:00 - Creating CE Zoom With Zero Business Experience
10:35 - Building The Platform: Technical Challenges
14:59 - Raising Awareness of Ce Zoom: The Power Of Networking
19:33 - The Effect Of Covid Lockdown On CE Zoom
23:39 - What CE Zoom Offers Professionals
26:17 - Navigating Challenges In Entrepreneurship
31:06 - The Joys Of Flexibility As A Business Owner
35:27 - Be Carefu
🎄 Save 15% on patient positioning cushions and grab the 'All About Patient Positioning' course for just $29 (originally $69)! Offer ends December 31st.
Shop cushions here (Code: XMAS15)
Grab Your Course (Code: LEANBACK)
Curious about ergonomic presentations for your team? Click here
To connect with me:
➡️Instagram
💻My Website
📨Email: stephanie@polishedposture.net
💌Newsletter signup