The Entrepreneur's GPS: Building Solid Business Foundations & Securing Funding with Darlisa Diltz

In this episode, we sit down with Darlisa Diltz, a business strategist and advocate for entrepreneurial growth, to break down what it truly takes to build a sustainable and scalable business. Darlisa shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed to confidently embracing entrepreneurship, while highlighting the importance of strong foundations, audience clarity, and strategic decision-making. This conversation dives into the realities of funding, the difference between being an entrepreneur versus a business owner, and how to navigate both the highs and the pivots along the journey.Episode Timestamps[00:00:00] - Introduction to Season 10[00:01:27] - Is Entrepreneurship Too Risky?[00:04:15] - From "Busyness" to Business[00:09:16] - Entrepreneurship vs. Business Ownership[00:10:37] - Creating Your Business GPS[00:15:16] - 3 Critical Questions Every Founder Must Ask[00:18:06] - Funding Readiness & The Truth About Grants[00:19:53] - Navigating Business Loans & Lenders[00:26:51] - CDFIs vs. Traditional Banks[00:30:11] - The Facade of Keeping Up with the Joneses[00:31:45] - Entrepreneurial Highs & Lows[00:37:35] - Free Actionable Advice[00:41:22] - Motivational Moment & The Power of DisciplineDarlisa Diltz is a business strategist dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build strong, sustainable foundations for long-term success. Through her work, she supports business owners in gaining clarity, accessing the right resources, and making informed decisions that align with their growth goals.Connect with Darlisa Diltz:Flexspace: flexspace.sdfpinnovationcenter.comWebsite: www.foundationsedc.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/darlisadiltzReady to strengthen your business foundation and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey? Explore resources and support through Darlisa’s platforms and start building with intention today.If you found this episode valuable, don’t forget to subscribe, share it with fellow entrepreneurs, and leave a review. Your support helps us continue delivering insights that empower business owners to grow and thrive.More ProductsFollow What's Good Productions on;Website: https://whatsgood-productions.com/Follow What's Good Podcast on;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsgood_podcast/Follow Brianna Jovahn on; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.jovahn_/Mentioned in this episode:Ready to Book your Podcast Power Session?Thinking about starting a podcast or leveling up your current one? Book a 30-minute Podcast Power Session with What's Good Productions to turn your ideas into reality. Let’s make podcasting easy and fun!Book Your Free Podcast Power Session Here