E20: The Journey to Becoming One of Forbes' Richest Self-Made Women - Liz Elting
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In this episode, Kyle Matthews is joined by Liz Elting. Liz is the co-founder of the world's largest translation service, TransPerfect, and founder of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation. From building her startup in her college dorm to becoming one of Forbes' richest self-made women, Liz has a unique leadership story to tell. She is the author of “Dream Big and Win,” a book that translates passion into purpose, and is a guest lecturer at Columbia and NYU. Today, Liz shares her insight on the importance of scalability, the complexities of business partnerships, balancing work and family, her commitment to growth, and the role of business in giving back to society.   00:00 Introduction and Early Career 01:38 Liz's Big Moment in 2018 04:09 Current Life and Activities 07:33 Childhood and Early Experiences 09:09 Language Skills and International Experiences 11:03 College and Early Career 34:53 Starting TransPerfect 36:23 Challenges and Successes in Building TransPerfect 43:40 Setting Goals 44:00 The Early Struggles and Triumphs of Entrepreneurship 44:16 The Importance of Resilience 45:57 The Challenges of Self-Funding and Balancing Growth 46:43 The Evolution of Management Style and Company Growth 47:44 The Turning Point: Realizing the Potential for Success 58:28 The Journey to Global Expansion 01:00:41 Work-Life Balance 01:09:00 The Decision to Sell and Achieving Financial Freedom 01:14:57 The Creation of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation 01:23:19 Reflections on a Successful Career and Advice for Young Professionals
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