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Acquiring Minds
Awakening to Entrepreneurship to Buy a Not-Boring Business
Jan 30, 2025
Join Shell Zhang, the owner of Nada's Italy, who transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship, as she discusses her journey in acquiring a $600k travel business. She shares insights about overcoming key-person risk, the challenges of moving from regional to national operations, and the importance of digital marketing. Discover her strategies for evaluating travel business opportunities and her vision for growth, all while balancing the pleasures of travel with the realities of entrepreneurship.
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- Shel Zhang's journey underscores the importance of embracing risk in entrepreneurship, leading her to acquire a guided tour company in Italy.
- The impact of the pandemic forced Nada's Italy to shift from local to national operations, revealing both challenges and opportunities for growth.
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Awakening to Entrepreneurship
Shel Zhang experienced a significant transformation in her perception of risk and entrepreneurship, originating from her upbringing in China, which taught her that conventional career paths were the safest choices. After moving to the U.S. and embracing the risks of immigration, she realized there was an entrepreneurial spirit within her that she had previously underestimated. This awakening was pivotal, motivating her to pursue owning a business, leading her to eventually purchase a guided tour company specializing in Italy. This decision represented a shift from her traditional roles in finance and consulting to taking ownership of a business where she could make a more personal impact.
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