Managing Projects vs Leading People | Episode 115
Navigating Entrepreneurship: Insights from Maryanne & Isabel on Business and Life Balance
In this episode of 'Seasoned Women, Serious Business,' Isabel welcomes Maryanne, a seasoned entrepreneur in the automotive industry. They discuss Maryanne's journey from finance in banking to running a successful automotive business alongside her husband.
Maryanne shares valuable insights on the importance of transferring skills across industries, the challenges she has faced over the past 25 years, and the role of women in traditionally male-dominated fields. They delve into leadership versus management, the significance of work-life fulfillment, and strategies for making a business sustainable, enjoyable, and sellable.
Maryanne also discusses her 'Small Biz Vantage' framework, designed to help auto shop owners gain more productivity and reward from their businesses. The conversation is filled with golden nuggets of wisdom for business owners looking to enhance their business acumen and life satisfaction.
00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome
01:22 Maryanne's Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneur
04:39 Challenges and Changes in the Automotive Industry
06:14 Developing a Successful Business Framework
08:13 Empowering Women in the Automotive Industry
13:49 Balancing Work and Life Fulfillment
20:21 Leadership vs. Management
23:58 Final Thoughts and Personal Insights
To connect with Maryann, visit her website: Small Biz Vantage
About the Host:
Isabel Alexander
Your Next Business Strategist and Transformation Catalyst
Isabel Alexander's journey from modest beginnings to global recognition epitomizes entrepreneurial resilience and innovation. With over five decades of experience spanning diverse industries, she has become a driving force in shaping economic landscapes worldwide. Noteworthy accomplishments include founding a multimillion-dollar global chemical wholesale business and earning accolades such as Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women.
As a mentor and advocate, Isabel empowers women entrepreneurs through initiatives like the Lift As You Climb Movement and podcasts, guiding them from startup to maturity. Serving as Chief Encore Officer of The Encore Catalyst, she dedicates herself to coaching and educating emerging entrepreneurs. Her involvement in organizations like RenegadesReinventing.com and Femme on Fire underscores her commitment to leadership and business development.
Additionally, Isabel's advisory roles with government bodies and trade associations, such as Chair of the Canadian Association of Importers & Exporters, highlight her influence in shaping trade policies and fostering international relations.
Driven by her mantra, "Lift As You Climb," Isabel embodies the ethos of mutual growth and empowerment. With dual citizenship in Canada and the United States, she values her extensive family and embraces global connections through travel and professional engagements. Isabel Alexander's narrative serves as a beacon of inspiration, illustrating how visionary leadership and strategic advising can drive global entrepreneurship and economic independence forward.
Founder:
The Encore Catalyst Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/TheEncoreCatalyst )
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Chief Encore Officer, The Encore Catalyst...
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