Name:
Susan Terzakis
Title:
Founder of a Small Business Advisory
Business Name:
Terzakis & Associates
Website URL:
www.terzakisandassociates.com
Instagram:
@terzakis_associates
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/susanterzakis
Where are you based? How did you end up there?
New Hampshire. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Susan spent 20+ years moving around the country for work and ultimately chose NH for its lifestyle and to settle down.
Tell us more about your company! What do you do and what pushed you to start?
Terzakis & Associates partners with small businesses, especially subject matter experts such as consultants, executive coaches, authors, speakers, professional service providers, and tradespeople.
The firm helps clients hone their message, create programs, generate revenue online and offline, and craft a bankable personal brand. Susan was inspired to start the company by her belief that small business is the lifeblood of communities—a lesson she learned from watching her mother and aunts achieve independence through business ownership.
How have you grown personally and professionally due to your business?
Susan has evolved by fully committing to her work and leading her dream into reality. Over 10 years, she’s learned resilience, growth, and that no challenge is too big to overcome.
Definition of Success:
Success is fluid—it can be the journey itself or reaching a goal. Ultimately, it’s leaving a mark, a legacy, or an impact that makes things better than before, and seeing that tangibly recognized by others.
Most Transformational Moment as an Entrepreneur:
Every win has been transformational. Susan sees each success, large or small, as a growth moment that reinforces her leadership and vision.
Biggest Challenge in Business:
Fear—helping small business leaders recognize and befriend it to reclaim control over their decisions and actions.
Impact of Boston Business Women Inner Circle:
Just starting involvement, Susan is eager to leverage the network for growth and support.
Most Proud Moment in Career:
Welcoming her daughter into the business she started, ultimately embracing her as a business partner.
About the Woman Behind the Business:
Susan is a traditionalist who loves home, family, and social gatherings. She leans on her faith, enjoys recharging in solitude, and balances extroversion with reflection. She values learning, leading, and following, with downtime spent exploring anything and everything that sparks curiosity.
What Makes You Stand Out:
Susan combines 27+ years of senior leadership experience across Finance, US Senate, Dept. of Defense, High Tech, and Academia with practical, proven methods for small business success. She is direct, hands-on, motivational, and provides both strategic wisdom and technical guidance to her clients.
Where to Keep Up With Susan:
Terzakis & Associates is pivoting toward LinkedIn this year for updates and professional engagement.