Elona Lopari's Path from Corporate Leader to Empowering Entrepreneurs
Inner Edison Podcast by Ed Parcaut
Release Date: 09/24/2024
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🔹 **Key Insights from the Episode:**
- Elona's transition from Albania to the U.S. and how it shaped her entrepreneurial spirit.
- The challenges and opportunities she faced moving from a Fortune 500 company to starting her own business.
- The importance of aligning business values with personal purpose.
- How to scale a business by staying true to core values and mission.
- The evolving landscape of marketing and the importance of adapting to new channels.
📚 **Books Authored by Elona Lopari:**
Discover Elona's journey documented in her books. Available on Amazon and her website.
🌐 **Find Elona Online:**
- Website: [Elona Lopari Coaching](https://www.elonalparricoaching.com)
- Podcast: [The Life School Masterclass Show](https://www.elonalparricoaching.com/podcast)
- Social Media: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/elona.lopari), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elonalopari/)
**Time Stamps:**
00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
02:30 - Elona's Journey from Albania to the US
05:20 - Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
08:15 - Defining and Leading with Purpose
12:50 - The Role of Books in Elona's Journey
15:40 - Ideal Clients and Scaling Businesses
18:30 - Modern Marketing and Business Adaptations
22:15 - Aligning Business Strategies with Core Values
25:00 - Where to Find Elona
Tune in to hear Elona's valuable insights and learn how to create a purpose-driven business that thrives!
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