EP 09: The Importance of Being Bold with Elisa Rodriquez

In today’s episode, I interviewed Elisa Rodriquez with M & I Interiors.  Elise shares how to succeed as a woman, a minority-owned business in a male-dominated industry the challenges she has faced, and what has led to her success.    We discuss her journey of leaving her 20+ year corporate career to go all in her business. Some of the highlights are:Knowing the pathway to funding and what she wishes she had known earlierHow to be an advocate for changeThe importance of building a network of other business ownersIn an industry where others think you might not belong you need to be BOLD, Raise your Hand, and let your voice be heardHer favorite saying keeps her passion alive and gives her motivation to keep going even when things get tough. Connect with Elisehttps://www.miinteriorsllc.com/https://www.facebook.com/interiorsllc-------------Connect with Jennifer:Are you an existing locally owned business with a desire to grow.  I help you fast-track your revenue, improve your profits and position yourself as an expert and leader in your community to attract more customers.  Learn more: https://nextwavebusinesscoaching.com/Schedule a 30 minute complimentary strategy session with Jen:https://nextwavebusinesscoaching.com/apply-now-questionnaire/Get access to Grow Your Local Business growth tipshttps://mailchi.mp/nextwavebusinesscoaching.com/email-newsletter-sign-upMeet Your Host:Jennifer Kok, Profit and Growth advisor for service-based women entrepreneurs. Women Entrepreneurs hire me to scale and grow their businesses profitably without burnout. I bring financial clarity, strategic focus and structure to the decision-making process. Because the truth is, business owners make decisions all day long, but the ones that really matter are often the hardest ones. Should I hire? Raise my prices? Invest in marketing? Let go of a draining client? Expand, or simplify?My clients, on average, see anywhere between $1k-$4k increase in net income each month without hustle, overwhelm, and burnout.Learn More about my Programs.Get your copy of Make Waves: How Women Entrepreneurs Stop Reacting. Start Profiting and Build a Business That Lasts. Connect with me:Website:Facebook:Instagram:LinkedIn:YouTube: