Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Savannah D’Orazio. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Savannah , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Looking back, what’s an important lesson you learned at a prior job

One of the most important lessons I learned as a business owner came from my experience working for a non-profit organization. When I first started the job, I was excited to be a part of an organization that was making a positive impact in the community. However, it didn’t take long for me to realize that things were not as they seemed.

About six months into the role I discovered that the non-profit was lying to both its employees and its customers. Because of inappropriate behavior, greed, and mistrust, I began to have serious concerns about the organization’s integrity and sought resolution. I tried multiple times to bring these concerns to the attention of the board members, coworkers, local leaders and whistleblower lawyers, but they were either indifferent or unwilling to take any action for fear of risk. It was a shocking and frustrating experience, and I began to feel like I was working in a toxic environment.

Ultimately, I made the decision to leave the organization. It was a difficult decision, especially since it was my first full-time job and I was still relatively new to the workforce. However, I knew that I couldn’t continue to work for an organization that was not acting with integrity.

Looking back on this experience, I learned two valuable lessons. The first is that you can’t make chicken soup out of chicken poop – in other words, you can’t create something positive and meaningful from a situation that is fundamentally flawed. The second lesson is that integrity is everything. Without it, any organization or business is doomed to fail.

Leaving this job was an emotional and scary experience, and it was certainly not easy. But in the end, it was the right decision for me. It allowed me to start fresh and build a business that was founded on integrity and transparency, and that has helped me to be successful in the long run.

Savannah , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I got started as an entrepreneur at the age of 15 and have been business consulting for going on three years now. Currently, I run and manage six businesses as a full-time entrepreneur. I love what I do because it is so dynamic – I am always solving a different problem and get to work with people from all walks of life. Business consulting in NYC is unique because there is endless opportunity here at various scales, from the hustle economy to multibillion-dollar enterprises.

Recently, I made the transition from offering one-on-one counseling to a productized service that addresses the top problems I see for people who want to build generational wealth. Oftentimes, business owners want and need the stability that allows them to focus wholeheartedly on their goals, and my passion is helping them build financial freedom and feel secure in their roadmap to getting there.

At the moment, I am offering a brand new curriculum that has been over six months in the making. This generational wealth building jumpstart program gives people information and the steps to financial freedom – essentially, it is a perfect opportunity for someone who is ready for personal growth and wants real life transformation. I want people to know that what sets my company apart is our commitment to results. Our community continues to grow because we set high expectations and push people outside of their limiting beliefs. Financial education is a holistic journey, and we talk about that from day one!

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

There were several money myths that I once believed that held me back from achieving financial success. One of the biggest ones was that I had to work harder and longer in order to make more money. I thought that if I just put in more hours and took on more responsibilities, I would be able to save more and eventually become wealthy.

However, I eventually realized that this was not true. In fact, I learned that you cannot save your way to wealth. While saving is important and can help you build a strong financial foundation, it is not the only factor that determines your financial success.

Another myth that I once believed was that I had to have a high-paying job in order to be financially successful. I thought that I needed to climb the corporate ladder or start my own business in a high-paying industry in order to make a lot of money. But again, I learned that this was not necessarily true. There are many people who have achieved financial success in a variety of fields and industries, and it is not always about the money you make, but rather how you manage it.

The most important lesson I learned was that wealth is not just about how much money you have, but rather it is about having the time and stability to live the life you want. This means having the resources and knowledge to make smart financial decisions and build a solid foundation for your future.

Overcoming these money myths was not easy, and it took time and effort to change my mindset and approach, but it was worth it, as it has allowed me to take control of my finances and build a more secure and fulfilling future for myself.

Can you open up about how you funded your business?

I have been fully bootstrapping my businesses and have financed them by leveraging credit and focusing first on building passive income. This has allowed me to grow my businesses without relying on outside funding or taking on too much debt.

One of the key strategies I have used to finance my businesses is to turn traditional liabilities into assets. For example, instead of simply using my car as a means of transportation, I have found ways to monetize it, such as hosting on Turo. Similarly, I have also learned to turn new tech accessories and other expenses into assets by using them to generate income or improve the efficiency of my business.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.savannahdorazio.com
• Instagram: @ Sav.Works
• Facebook: @ Sav.Works
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/savannah-dorazio/
• Twitter: @ Sav.Works
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_works
• Other: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/velvet-ropes-group-12018120046

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On couch reading (Josais Valdez) Group networking (Scoota Traxx)