Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Today, Roland Frasier sits down with his longtime friend and business partner, DeAnna Rogers. Together, they discuss DeAnna’s journey of overcoming fear to successfully acquiring and growing businesses. Through candid insights and personal anecdotes, DeAnna reveals the challenges and triumphs of her entrepreneurial path, and the crucial role of mindset in achieving success. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, her story will motivate you to step out of your comfort zone and seize opportunities. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and actionable advice!
Highlights:
“When you believe in something, and you want it, and you’re passionate about it, then you’ll do it. You’ll live it.”
“You have to be passionate and excited. When they see that you believe in yourself, then they know you’ll believe in them.”
“It’s all about mindset. The confidence to do it comes from just getting out there and doing it.”
“Opportunities are everywhere if you’re curious, observant, and ready to connect.”
TIMESTAMPS
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 01:49 – DeAnna’s Story
- 04:25 – DAana’s First Business Acquisition
- 07:02 – Food Truck Park Deal
- 12:16 – Consulting for Equity
- 19:31 – How DeAnna’s Event Management Skills Translated into Growth.
- 22:26 – Confidence and Personality in Business Deals.
- 29:49 – DeAnna’s Venture into an Accounting Business.
- 34:12- How DeAnna Strategized her Business Acquisition Deals.
- 41:14 – DeAnna’s Advice on Overcoming Mindset Barriers