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Back to EpisodesEpisode 217 | Her Problem Became a Profitable Business - Here's How - Dr. Nelva Lee
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If you’re a business owner and have ever thought, “Someone should fix this,” you’ll want to listen to this episode.
My conversation with Dr. Nelva Lee is a real-world example of what happens when someone actually does something about a problem...and turns it into a profitable business.
Dr. Lee didn’t start with a big plan. She ran into an issue in her own work - interpreters weren’t properly trained. Instead of tolerating it, she built a solution. That solution became a business.
Here are a few ideas you can use right away:
• Pay attention to what frustrates you in your day-to-day work. That’s often where opportunity lives
• Don’t wait for permission. She brought the idea to her boss, got turned down, and did it anyway
• Build around outcomes, not just services. Her program trained people to be job-ready
• Start where your audience already is. She got traction through industry associations
• Be ready to adapt. What worked before might not work now
We also talk about why trade skills and practical experience are becoming more valuable in an AI-driven world.
If you see a problem, don’t just talk about it - do something about it.
About Dr. Nelva Lee:
Dr. Nelva Lee is the Founder and CEO of Concrete Build Financing. Dr. Lee was also the CEO of a vocational school for 20 years, has over 20 years of experience in healthcare and over 10 years in academia as an adjunct professor for various Universities. Dr. Lee was a Governor Kemp appointed board member to the Department of Community Health. She is the Vice Chairman of the board of the Henry County Pregnancy Resource Center (Bridge Wellness South), a former Republican candidate for State Senate in District 17, and current candidate for Georgia Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Lee has authored several Christian-based books including: “Stay and Fight” and “Be the Super Hero of Your Story.” Dr. Lee volunteers at Relevant, her local church, and the Joy FM as a Prayer Partner. She was a Home-School Mom, and a Substitute Teacher for a Christian School. She has been married to her best friend Donnie for 25 years, and together they have 3 children.
Connect with Dr. Lee:
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