Ladda Hawkins
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Ladda Hawkins serves Allen, Texas through Valued Merchant Services.
Ladda Hawkins, also known as Ladda Love Hawkins, is a Benefits Advisor, Strategic Partnerships Consultant, and Recruiter with Valued Merchant Services (VMS), serving businesses primarily throughout Texas and Georgia. With more than 20 years of experience in insurance, risk management, and business development, she specializes in building meaningful relationships and connecting business owners with practical solutions that support long-term growth.
Ladda Hawkins’ Experience in Strategic Partnerships
As the founder of My Own Lane Digital, Ladda leverages her extensive professional network to cultivate valuable business partnerships, expand access to resources, and encourage sustainable growth. Her experience serving on multiple boards of directors within the trucking and insurance industries has strengthened her understanding of business operations, industry relationships, and the importance of dependable professional partnerships.
Ladda believes successful business relationships begin with listening, understanding individual needs, and connecting people with the right resources. Whether working with entrepreneurs, established businesses, or potential strategic partners, she emphasizes clear communication, professional integrity, and creating value for everyone involved.
Connecting Businesses With Merchant Services and Growth Opportunities
Through her work with Valued Merchant Services, Ladda helps businesses explore merchant services, credit card processing solutions, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and other payment technologies. Her background in strategic partnerships also positions her to identify opportunities for businesses and professionals interested in referral relationships, collaboration, and additional revenue streams.
Her approach aligns with the Valued Merchant Services philosophy of putting people before profits. Rather than promoting one-size-fits-all solutions, VMS believes in helping business owners evaluate their options and make informed decisions about payment processing and business services.
With a primary focus on Texas and Georgia, Ladda Hawkins brings decades of relationship-building experience, industry knowledge, and a genuine commitment to entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Her goal is to help businesses and professionals build stronger connections, discover worthwhile opportunities, and develop partnerships that create lasting value.
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