LaVonne Shields is the CEO of Management Consultants of America. As a Business ACCOUNTability Coach and Accounting Strategist, LaVonne specializes in training and consulting business owners to help them gain peace of mind and relieve stress associated with running a company, all while improving the bottom line. LaVonne uses her expertise to help engage business owners in all facets of their company, including financial management. 

She serves as a Business Consultant and Trainer for the Inland Empire Women’s Business Center and the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center. 

On this episode:

• LaVonne talks about her heroes, her advice to her younger self, and her favorite pump up songs
• LaVonne discusses how the failures of many entrepreneurs come from the lack of having a goal. 
• Learn whether or not LaVonne thinks business owners and entrepreneurs should manage their own books.
• Learn the difference between selling and closing.
• Learn what LaVonne says is the key to success
• Learn the importance of mentorship and coaching to those in business

Key Takeaways:

• Who is defining success for you? It has to be your definition for your goals.
• Know your why.
• It is important for anyone in any capacity to know their blind spots.

Tweetable Quotes:

"It's not selling. It's really just having a conversation."- LaVonne Shields

LaVonne Shields:

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lavonne.shields

https://www.facebook.com/accountingstrong

Resources:

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