Small Business Freedom: How to Create Wealth Through Impact With Gretchen Villegas
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Small Business Freedom: How to Create Wealth Through Impact With Gretchen Villegas

Have you ever wondered how your passion could create ripples of change across the globe? Many purpose-driven entrepreneurs struggle between just making ends meet and crafting the impact they dream of. They often face the challenge of staying afloat financially while aligning their work with their values, connecting vulnerable communities with economic opportunities, and motivating teams without losing sight of their values. 

Our guest today is Gretchen Villegas. Gretchen has 25+ years of experience as an international development professional managing a portfolio total of $320M+ in US government funding, private donors and investors while living and working in Latin America and Africa. Throughout her career, she successfully managed programs that provided entrepreneurship start-up training and seed capital to more than 25,000 small and medium enterprises. Gretchen has also negotiated multi-million-dollar development deals across sectors. Gretchen consolidated her significant years of experience across non-profits, for-profits and social enterprises into her Triple Win Strategy for Raising Social Impact.  She also provides consultancy services using her trademarked WIN Revenue Methodology, through her company, Nexus Strategy and Growth Partners. 

In this episode, we'll delve into her remarkable journey, explore how she links community needs with business opportunities, and discuss how even solo entrepreneurs can set a clear North Star for their impact. Youโ€™ll leave inspired and equipped to ignite meaningful change.

Learn More About Gretchen:

One of the 10 Most Admired Women Leaders in Business ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://entrepreneurialoutlook.com/the-10-most-admired-women-leaders-in-business-2024-aug24/

Elevating the Triple Bottom Line & Values Alignment ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://ciowomenleaders.com/elevating-the-triple-bottom-line-and-values-alignment-gretchen-villegas-vision-for-corporations-and-social-impact-businesses/

Leading Sustainable Revenue & Impact Growth ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://theceoviews.com/nexus-strategy-and-growth-partners-leading-the-way-in-sustainable-revenue-and-impact/

Featured on NBC Washington for Global Thought Leadership ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/global-women-thought-leaders-change-innovation-social-impact/3735101/


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๐ŸŒŸMeet Gretchen Villegas

Website: https://www.gretchenvillegas.net/www.GretchenVillegas.net
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchenvillegassocialimpact/
Business: www.NexusStrategyPartners.com

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๐Ÿ† Highlights ๐Ÿ†

00:00 | Introduction
05:33 | Empowering Vulnerable Communities Through SMEs: Creating Sustainable Change
 07:14 | Bridging Economic Gaps with Small Enterprises for Lasting Growth
 12:36 | Strategic Approaches to Economic Empowerment for Entrepreneurs
 13:57 | Reducing Community Risk Through Sustainable Business Models
 18:03 | Maximizing Impact with Customized Business Strategies
 21:47 | Key Steps for Successful Strategic Business Transformation
 25:55 | Empowering Women with Financial Freedom and Entrepreneurship

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