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Scaling Two Businesses Against the Odds: Wendy Estrella’s Founder Journey
Oct 10, 2023
Entrepreneur Wendy Estrella discusses her unique journey as a Latinx entrepreneur, scaling both her law practice and property management company in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The podcast explores the challenges she faced, the impact of the Leeds program on personal and business growth, the importance of recognizing opportunities, overcoming language barriers, and the experience of being a Latinx lawyer. The chapter highlights the need for more representation in the legal field and the challenges faced by underrepresented minorities in entrepreneurship.
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- Wendy Estrella found synergies between her law practice and property management firm, demonstrating the benefits of scaling two businesses together
- The support provided by community programs like the Business Equity Initiative enabled Wendy Estrella to overcome challenges and successfully scale her businesses
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Wendy Estrella's entrepreneurial journey
Wendy Estrella, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, started her career by improving her English and attending community college. She later earned a law degree and co-founded two successful businesses in the region: a law firm and a property management and real estate development firm. Despite the advice to focus on one business, Estrella found synergy between the two and decided to continue running both. Her success is attributed to her willingness to take risks, her vision, and her determination.
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