Infiltrate from the Top

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Ellen Long. The two continue in our Mergers & Acquisitions Series, and talk about her passion for the women's leadership space, the symbiotic relationship of family and business, and the mentor that created a 3 year plan that made her a household name in her own city. She tells us, “...when you treat people like people you end up in places you probably shouldn’t be just because you’re being a person that is friendly and kind and interesting and adds value…it’s so much more than just business.”

In this episode, we discuss:

How Ellen started in the M&A space in middle school, when she, decided that she wanted to be a business consultant

Why she “hunkers down on” the importance of family business as being part of the core value of family

What two things she says have benefited her business most

Who has helped her along the way, and what her mentors have taught her

The importance of bringing value to relationships and creating true connections while networking

What questions to ask yourself in every networking opportunity

Who WealthFit partners with, and her beautiful perspective on her love of the human side of business

What challenges she has faced, and what has surprised her along the way

Why Ellen says we should all have a personal Board of Directors

Ellen helps entrepreneurs build and sell profitable, fun, and family-oriented companies. She's a Tedx Speaker, a Women to Watch award winner, and a graduate of the Leadership Wilmington. Ellen is also a course creator for WealthFit, Inc. and has a passion for teaching about finance! Her two courses, Financial Adulting and How to Make College a Smart Investment, help young people get a jumpstart on life. She loves being outside so you'll catch her paddle-boarding, snowboarding, playing volleyball or pickle-ball, and hiking around in her free time. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from North Greenville University, her M.B.A. from Liberty University, and her CFP® from Boston University.

Website: https://www.thebraveheartbusiness.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenrlong/