Guiding Entrepreneurs & Creatives in Building Profitable & Sustainable Businesses
Hi, I’m Marie Saint-Cyr!
I scaled my first business past $1M in under 3 years by selling to NYC public schools. Now I help entrepreneurs and creatives like you grow sustainable, successful businesses through coaching, free webinars, consulting, and on-demand online education.
Marie E. Saint-Cyr
Multi-Business Owner, Coach, Artist, Educator & Consultant
Meet Marie Saint-Cyr
Marie E. Saint-Cyr
Young Entrepreneur of the Year | US Small Business Administration
Entrepreneur of the Year | NY Empire State Development
I’m a multi-business owner, artist, and educator who built a million-dollar business from the ground up, with no outside funding. Today, I help other entrepreneurs, creatives, and educators scale with confidence by focusing on what actually works: clear systems, bold strategy, and intentional growth.
Marie’ Highlights:
✔ Scaled first business past $1M in under 3 years
✔ Founder of multiple brands across consulting, education, and art
✔ Passionate about economic empowerment and creative entrepreneurship
✔ Haitian-American and based in Long Island, NY
Work With Marie –
Services Overview
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Structured & customized 1-on-1 coaching to help you grow with clarity and confidence.
Learn how to price your services, streamline operations, build systems, and market effectively.Packages Available:
Single Strategy Session – Perfect for quick clarity or a business breakthrough
3-Session Package – Tackle your most pressing goals with focused support
3-Month Silver Package – Strategic planning + accountability
6-Month Gold Package – Deep-dive transformation for long-term growth
Get Sh*t Done Day – One focused day to complete a major project or system setup
...and more!
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Learn how to work with NYC public schools—even if you're not a contracted vendor.
Marie offers coaching, consulting, and educational resources to help you land contracts with the NYC Department of Education as a non-contracted vendor.
Services Offered
One-on-One Support on Positioning & Sales Outreach
Guidance on how to grow your business with NYC DOE
Assistance with obtaining an nyc doe Vendor ID
Templates & Email Scripts to Pitch Schools
NYC DOE from A to Z: On-Demand Online Course
Perfect for service providers, artists, educators, consultants, and small business owners ready to scale their impact and income through public school partnerships.
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Expert guidance for navigating business development, certifications, and public systems.
Consulting Packages:
Launch Your Business in 3–6 Months – Get the structure, tools, and strategy to start strong
Get a NYC DOE Vendor ID – Step-by-step support in becoming a DOE vendor
M/WBE Certification Support – Guidance to become a certified minority/woman-owned business
Business Development for Artists – Tailored help turning your art practice into a sustainable business
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Original artwork and custom commissions rooted in abstract expressionism and Caribbean culture.
Offerings Include:
Original Oil Paintings – Bold, expressive, and deeply personal works
Fine Art Prints – High-quality reproductions for art lovers and collectors
Custom Commissions – Work one-on-one with Marie to create a piece for your space or institution
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Inspiring, educational, and actionable talks for entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers.
Marie brings energy, real-world insight, and a powerful story of scaling a creative business to $1M+ by working with NYC public schools. Her talks are ideal for conferences, panels, webinars, schools, and community organizations.
Popular Topics:
How I Scaled My Creative Business to $1M Without a DOE Contract
Entrepreneurship for Artists and Creatives
Navigating Business as a First-Gen, Black Woman Founder
Systems, Strategy & Self-Care for Entrepreneurs
Turning Passion Into Profit: From Artist to CEO
Available for:
Keynotes
Panels
Workshops
Guest Lectures (K–12, college, and adult learning)
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Upcoming Live Webinars
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Grow Your Business with NYC DOE
November 19 @ 6:30-8:30PM
During this two-hour session, I will briefly outline the strategies I employed as the CEO of Saint-Cyr Art Studio to elevate my mural company's revenue from $50,000 to over $1,000,000 within a three-year period.
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Strategic Outreach to NYC Principals
December 10 @ 6:30-8:30PM
This workshop aims to support non-contracted vendors collaborating with the NYC Department of Education in developing a strategic sales approach targeted at NYC principals by understanding the schools' buying cycle and aligning vendor offerings accordingly.
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Essential Sales basics for Business Owners and Artists
January 14 @ 6:30-8:30PM
This 2 hours ZOOM workshop is designed to equip artists with the fundamental sales techniques necessary to successfully market and sell their art. This workshop aims to empower artists to achieve financial success and sustainability in their creative careers.
📘 Financial Literacy Workshops for K-12 NYC Public Schools
Empower your students with real-world money skills! SCBAC offers engaging, age-appropriate financial literacy workshops for grades K–12, designed to build confidence in budgeting, saving, spending, and more.
Available virtually or in person as one-time sessions or multi-part series. Workshops also available for teachers and parents.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Schedule a free 30-minute discovery call to explore how Coach Marie can help you.
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Sabrina D.
Marie is an absolute lifesaver. She has been by my side every step of the way while navigating the complexities of working with NYC schools. From securing the Vendor ID to clarifying my business goals and developing effective sales strategies, her guidance has been invaluable. I also enrolled in her course, which is packed with useful information that will definitely aid in the growth of my business.
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Dolly Parks
I found your workshop that night, very informative. I have used the sample school initial outreach email. And the sole source vendor letter. What a great tool it has been for me.
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Ron Kavanaugh
One of the best virtual workshops I've attended. As the executive director of a small nonprofit, dealing with the government has always seemed a daunting task. After this workshop I'm inspired to take on the challenge of navigating the NYC Dept of Education.
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Amber Cooley
Marie was an absolute pleasure to work with on a recent client branding project. Despite a very tight deadline, she handled everything with professionalism and grace, delivering high-quality custom illustrations that truly captured the client's vision. Throughout the iterative process, Marie was attentive to feedback, incorporating changes seamlessly and ensuring clear communication so we were all on the same page. Her attention to detail and responsiveness made a huge difference for our project, and I would highly recommend her to any company looking for exceptional illustration work!
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Cuentos De Triadas
Highly recommend Marie’s services! Marie is knowledgeable, resourceful & highly experienced. Regardless of your artistic field, Saint-Cyr Business & Art Consulting will provide you with valuable guidance to take your venture to the next level!
🛍️ SCBAC Shop – Ready-to-Use Business Tools
What’s Inside the Shop:
• Business Plan Templates
• CRM + Systemization Tools
• Artist Contracts & Business Guides
• NYC DOE Webinars & Contact Lists
• Website Launch + Outreach Checklists
CONTACT COACH MARIE
You don’t need to figure it all out alone. Whether you’re trying to scale past your first $100K or just getting started, I’m here to help you build a business that works - with clarity, strategy, and confidence.
