Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Allan Fine, CEO of The Executive Edge Inc., located in Calgary, AB, Canada.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

Thirteen years ago, I was in website design and digital marketing, and then a client started asking me about how to use LinkedIn, and I transitioned from what I was doing then to being a LinkedIn lead generation expert.

Tell us about yourself

I've had a phenomenal career transitioning from fitness, to life coaching, to business coaching, to LinkedIn coaching.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Starting and have been running my business successfully for the last 25 years.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

It's lonely at the top; not a lot of people to bounce ideas off of our talk to.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Make sure you have a great plan on paper.
  2. A wonderful website.
  3. A solid proven marketing plan.

Where can people find you and your business?

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanfinecalgary/


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