We had the good fortune of connecting with Crystal Marshall, MBA and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Crystal, as a parent, what do you feel is the most meaningful thing you’ve done for them?
The most important thing I have shown my daughter Madison is life has adversities, but always get up, keep going, and overcome them. I’ve taught her that hard work always pays off. Anything she wants in life, she can have, if she works for it. I have battled with major depression, that at times, affects my ability to work, but still managed to keep going and provide for us.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
SMP Solutions 3 offers tax preparation for individuals and small businesses. We are licensed by the State of Texas and Florida to provide life and health insurance to individuals and small business owners. Seniors are also a large group we work with to assist them with Medicaid applications, transitional care and Medicare. We provide small business consultations and provide payroll and bookkeeping services. Job seekers looking to transition to a new field, or update their current resume, are also our biggest clients. We also offer notary and fingerprinting services. What sets us apart is I am willing to educate my community on the importance of life insurance and how it can help build generational wealth. Oftentimes, many feel they can not afford it or do not need it. I am able to use my sense of humor and straightforwardness to educate my peers. I have a background in human resources and payroll, so I am accustomed to problem-solving and working with confidentiality. Brand-wise, I am proud of being able to branch another company off from this one, SMP Unlimited. SMP Unlimited sounds just like the name. No limit to what we provide our clients. Our first lines of service with SMP Unlimited are wholesale real estate and auto dealerships.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Houston is an amazing city and has so much to offer. I love all things Mexican food, so we would definitely have to stop by my favorite restaurant, Tia Maria’s. Fajitas and margaritas on me! If a Sunday is involved, its a must we do Sunday-Funday! In Houston, this is the day all young professionals start the day with brunch and then bar hop at their favorite spots. Brunch for us would be at Grace’s and then head to Third Ward to barhop at The Weekend and The Spot. I have to take them to my favorite steakhouse, Gatsby’s. Our museum district is the best, especially the Museum of Fine Arts.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would like to shoutout Christa Jones at Body Conscious HTX. She’s not only my cousin, but a client! I have watched her grow her Med spa business from the beginning. She’s always creating great content and educating others about post-operative care. Christa is very knowledgeable in her industry and has the hottest Med spa in town! She has also created a space for other women to grow as entrepreneurs.

Website: www.smpsolutions3.com

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Image Credits
Sean K. Photography

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