Embracing The Culture of Entrepreneurship with Leadership Expert Eleanor Beaton
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- Emily and Eleanor explore the entrepreneurial culture in Canada and the dynamics that drive Canadians to be entrepreneurs.
- Discussion on the cultural aspects of entrepreneurship in Canada and its comparison to the U.S.
- Eleanor shares her personal background, growing up in Canada, and the influence of her parents' decisions on her entrepreneurial journey.
- The pivotal advice from her mom about the importance of making money for empowerment and independence.
- The motivation behind starting Safi Media and empowering women entrepreneurs.
- Eleanor explains the mission of Safi Media in restructuring businesses to provide flexibility, meaningful work, and substantial income.
- Introduction to the term "Safi" (Self Actualized Female Innovator) and its significance.
- They discuss the challenge for women entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses and the statistics related to women-owned companies.
- They Dive into understanding the concept of productivity and the role of intangible assets in scaling.
- Eleanor provides practical examples of how women entrepreneurs can systematize their approach to increase productivity.
- Addressing the mindset hurdles women face in seeking help, raising funds, and navigating financial challenges.
- Comparison of women's reluctance to ask for help versus men's confidence in seeking financial support.
- Encouraging women to engage in conversations about these challenges and normalize discussions around funding and business growth.
- Eleanor shares her first entrepreneurial venture, "Wise Words Writing and Editing," and the importance of building credit for her business.
- Reflecting on her experience of using a business loan and the role of credit in business growth.
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