Angi Burns, Allen City Lifestyle

Dave sits down with Angi Burns, founder of Allen City Lifestyle to discuss the intricacies of entrepreneurship and the critical importance of aligning with the right clients over merely increasing numbers. Angi advocates for a quality-over-quantity approach, emphasizing the value of surrounding oneself with knowledgeable professionals, seeking mentorship, and putting ego aside to effectively navigate the entrepreneurial landscape. She shares her rapid journey to success, from launching her publication in just 21 days to achieving significant milestones like becoming a conference speaker and making the president's club within six months.

Angi details the sacrifices and learning curves of her entrepreneurial journey, including owning up to mistakes and the importance of delegating tasks. They also highlight her commitment to community engagement through events like galas and client luncheons, and her approach to selecting high-quality businesses for her publication. 

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Key Topics Discussed:

• The importance of saying "no" to unsuitable clients and focusing on quality relationships

• Value of mentorship and learning from knowledgeable professionals

• Sacrifices and learning curves in entrepreneurship

• The importance of owning mistakes and learning from them

• Delegating tasks to skilled professionals

• Building and maintaining community relationships through events

• Selecting high-quality businesses for the publication

• Balancing work and personal life to avoid burnout

• Community storytelling and featuring local nonprofits in the magazine

• The positive impact and success of connecting with the community through publications and events

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