Debbie Lewis's Business Journey: Struggles, Success, and Business Lessons

After escaping poverty as a teen, Debbie Lewis takes on a risky entrepreneurial journey, only to learn the hard way that failure can be the key to success. "When you have trodden that path and done alright out of it, I heard Shalom Lloyd say a couple of years ago, 'leave the ladder down' - and that really resonates for me."  Debbie Lewis is a passionate entrepreneur and small business cheerleader, having founded and managed a chain of hair and beauty salons for 17 years. She is now a business advisor and regional ecosystem manager. Debbie Lewis had a burning passion for entrepreneurship from a young age, and she used it to escape poverty and strive for a better life for herself. Despite her lack of experience and resources, she managed to purchase a hair and beauty salon and build a successful business.  However, she quickly learned a few hard lessons, including the importance of listening to advice, understanding her weaknesses, and being strategic in her business decisions. After a few tough years and almost losing everything, Debbie emerged with a newfound understanding of business that she never would have acquired without the experiences she endured.  In this episode, you will learn the following:  1. How did Debbie Lewis go from growing up in poverty to becoming a successful entrepreneur?  2. How can a business owner find the right people to help them scale and exit their business?  3. How did Debbie Lewis learn to listen to her accountant’s advice and use it to save her business? Connect with us: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/youtopiasolutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoutopiaSolutions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQh2hMYBVGc7dEnAH9TkXOw Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HelloYoutopia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/youtopia-solutions-ltd/ Website: https://www.youtopia.co.uk/