Alicia Butler Pierre shares personal anecdotes and pivotal realizations, such as the importance of business acumen in navigating the marketplace and the recognition of utilizing innate talents for entrepreneurial ventures. Through her experiences, Alicia underscores the essence of the American Dream, emphasizing the freedom and opportunities to shape one's skills into profitable ventures. 

Alicia delves into practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, including accessing capital, understanding funding sources, and leveraging resources like the Small Business Administration. Alicia's insights also touch upon the significance of adaptability, listening to customer needs, and continuous learning in the entrepreneurial journey. 

Alicia encourages listeners to broaden their perspectives through travel, gaining valuable insights into global opportunities and challenges.

Highlights:

{03:00 } A personal journey into entrepreneurship

{06:00 } Utilizing natural skills and talents for business success

(13:30 } Advice for college students with business ideas

{18:45 } Lessons learned and challenges faced

{26:15 } Financing options, including crowdsourcing, venture capital, and grants

{31:00 } Appreciating the freedom and opportunities available in America

Alicia Butler Pierre bio:

Alicia Butler Pierre is the founder and CEO of Equilibria, Inc. Her operations career began over 25 years ago while working in various chemical plants and oil refineries. She invented the Kasennu framework for business infrastructure. 

And she was altered behind the facade. How to structure company operations for sustainable success. She produces the weekly top 2% business infrastructure podcasts with a global audience of 70+. Alicia is also an adjunct instructor of lean principles at Purdue and the university and serves as the USA Chair of the G1. Hundreds of micro, small, and medium enterprises recognized her as a top 50 thought leader in operational excellence as a chemical engineer. 

As an entrepreneur, she's designed and optimized processes for small businesses, large enterprises, nonprofits, and government organizations. Alicia has been seen and heard on business radio (CBS 46). Minitab, the Bronxnet podcast movement, the coaching show, and the founders of Colour

Connect with Alicia:

Website: 

• https://www.eqbsystems.com

• https://www.sba.gov 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aliciabutlerpierre