Beyond Dragons' Den: Marc Lafleur on Business, Money, AI & Entrepreneurship | Ep 181

What happens when a founder goes from pitching investors on Dragons' Den to selling a company for millions? In this episode of Her Profit Era, I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and founder Marc Lafleur for a wide-ranging conversation about business, money, growth, AI, and the realities of building a company. Marc is the co-founder and former CEO of truLOCAL, a company he built from the ground up, scaled to over $20 million in annual revenue, and ultimately sold in a deal valued at approximately $16 million. Along the way, he appeared on Dragons' Den, where he secured an investment deal with Michele Romanow. We talk about: • The reality of building and scaling a business • What founders need to understand about money, growth, and decision-making • Marc’s experience on Dragons' Den and what happens after the cameras stop rolling • The lessons learned from raising capital and eventually exiting a company • How AI is changing the future of entrepreneurship Whether you’re building your first business or scaling your next stage of growth, this conversation is full of honest insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and creating a business that can actually last. Subscribe to Her Profit Era for more conversations with founders, experts, and entrepreneurs building businesses with purpose and profit. Connect with Marc: Instagram | Website Connect with Cindy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for CFO on Call⁠