Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Lois Todd, Founder and CEO of Alchemy Strategy Group, located in Denver, CO, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We specialize in helping organizations realize their vision, mission, values, and strategy. We do this by providing artistic renderings via high-impact visuals and natural design of a business strategy that supports sound principles and efficient processes, and we help people perform at their peak through team effectiveness and coaching. Our clients are Fortune 100 companies to small not-for-profit companies and individuals and teams seeking to be at their best.
Tell us about yourself
I got a masters in NLP Neuro Linguistic Programming, and it catapulted me into the business coaching arena in early 1996. Since then, I have been motivated every day to be able to support people in finding their way to living fully into their purpose and values.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Sustaining the ability and capacity to serve others for 25-plus years!
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Knowing that you are adding value to a person's life and the organization. The early days of building were filled with lots of learning and mistakes. The worries about cash flow and clients waned as we grew and received referrals, but it was tough at times in the early days.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Align your passion with a cause or a need in the world.
- Assemble a talented team with diverse strengths and be clear about roles and contributions.
- Co-create a strategic vision and plan with a broad team of people who care about you and your business and steer the plan dynamically. Establish clear values with standards of behavior.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
I believe in people and their potential to create great things. My hope is that everyone finds their noble and unique purpose to give life to themselves and others.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.alchemystrategy.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lois-todd-01636b1/
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