In this special solo episode of The Business Breakdown, host Al Dea opens up about his journey from corporate product marketer to full-time entrepreneur in leadership development. Al shares candid insights into what it takes to transition a side hustle into a thriving business, the lessons learned along the way, and the essential role of "people smarts" in building a successful service-based enterprise. He also discusses the importance of intentional relationship-building, refining business systems, and staying focused on what truly matters. Whether you're a solopreneur or running a small consulting or coaching business, this episode offers actionable advice and inspiration to help you scale your impact and navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

Links

• Al’s Website: https://www.al-dea.com/
• Al’s Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsaldea/

Lorraine Lee is a Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Instructor and soon to be author of the upcoming book Unforgettable Presence. During this conversation

Lorraine shares her journey from a decade in tech, including roles at LinkedIn and Prezi, to building a successful speaking and training business. She opens up about how a modest side hustle turned into a thriving entrepreneurial venture after being impacted by tech layoffs. Lorraine discusses her expertise in professional presence, her upcoming book Unforgettable Presence, and how leveraging LinkedIn has been pivotal for growing her business.

Links

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorraineklee/
• Website: https://lorraineklee.com/

In this episode of The Business Breakdown Podcast, Al Dea interviews Angela Howard, Founder of Call for Culture, a cultural development consultancy. During this conversation, Angela shares her journey from corporate intrapreneur to full-time entrepreneur, discussing the challenges and insights gained from building a business focused on workplace culture and social impact. She talks about the evolution of her consultancy and how she created the Culture Impact Lab to expand conversations about culture beyond the workplace. Angela also shared her insights on the importance of codifying values for founders and how staying aligned with them can guide business decisions.

Links

• Website: https://callforculture.com/