Business
This week, I have a special treat for you. Recently, I was a guest on The Third Growth Option Podcast hosted by Benno Duenkelsbuehler. I had the opportunity to talk about growing up in a family of small business owners and the influence it had on my life. I’ve wanted to be a business owner from the time that I was a kid. We didn’t really say “entrepreneur” in the 1980s in my little town. That would have sounded too highbrow. We’ve certainly come a long way since then! Even though I had plenty of role models as a kid, I was encouraged to get a college education. I was the first in my immediate family to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree, which put me on course for a more traditional career path.After working for several large corporations, I decided to reconnect to my roots and start my own business. My long-term side gig of helping entrepreneurs build their businesses helped me to realize that starting a consultancy would be a natural transition. In this episode, Benno and I cover a variety of topics. I told the story of why my mother is my favorite “client” and how volunteering to help her at the age of thirteen foreshadowed what I would do later in life. We also discussed why I created the Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast. I had a blast talking to Benno, and I hope you enjoy this bonus episode.If you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doing. It means a ton!YOU CAN REACH ME AT:Website: https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinvilanoPhone: 412-336-8247YOU CAN REACH BENNO DUENKELSBUEHLER AT:Website: https://realignforresults.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reALIGNExpansionSherpasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benno1Email: benno@realignforresults.com