EP 20 | From Struggle to Strategy: Debbie Merrick’s Journey to Business Growth & AI Innovation

In this episode of Eye Level to High Level™, Jimmy Ríos sits down with Debbie Merrick, entrepreneur and business advocate, to discuss turning challenges into opportunities, navigating small business growth, and embracing innovative strategies like AI. Debbie shares her journey from running a luxury home and gift business during the 2008 financial crisis to helping hundreds of W-2 employers access COVID relief funds (ERC), generating over $40 million for small businesses. She dives into the lessons learned from working with her husband Darrell, adopting investment strategies using other people’s money, and developing one of the first AI-generated business concierges with First Movers Labs.Key takeaways: How to transition from Employee/Self-Employed to Business Owner & Investor Importance of calculated risks and advanced investment strategies Using credit stacking and other creative funding solutions for growth Leveraging AI and technology to scale business consulting Building a strong network and never doing business aloneThis episode is packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs looking to elevate their business and mindset to the next level. Learn more and book your introduction call here: https://calendly.com/d/cnjr-y8d-7x8/eye-level-to-high-level-intro-callDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and strategies to grow your business and wealth!#EyeLevelToHighLevel #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusinessTips #AIinBusiness #InvestmentStrategy #ERC #FinancialFreedom #BusinessInnovation #RiosBusinessAdvisors #DebbieMerrick #EntrepreneurMindset