Show Notes
You're 26. You've just founded your own company. You've just met the love of your life. And then you find out you're going blind.
Liz Jackson MBE is not your usual entrepreneur. Today is Co-Owner and Sales and Marketing Director and Co-Owner of global mergers and acquisitions company BCMS, but there is so much more to her story than that.
This is her story in her words and an episode of The Business Leader Podcast you will not want to miss.
Here's what we discussed:
What has your journey been like from when you were at school to now? (01:01) Did you have any role models growing up who inspired you? (03:56) Can you explain how you went blind at the age of 26? (05:40) How did you overcome that challenge and maintain the confidence of your teams when this happened? (09:03) What is the most common mistake made by businesses during a merger or acquisition? (12:31) What risks should business leaders avoid that could affect an exit? (19:17) What are some of the unique challenges in acquiring a business overseas? (21:31) Could you tell us about Diamonds and Colours? (22:47) Is there something fundamentally unique and beneficial about being a female leader? (25:54) What would you say is the most significant realisation you’ve had about being a leader? (29:48) Why is it important for an entrepreneur to not treat their business like their baby? (35:23) What advice do you have for female leaders or entrepreneurs that are looking to get into executive roles but may lack confidence? (38:43) Answer the Internet: In a business merger, what happens to the executives in each of the companies? (41:55) What makes a great business leader? (42:56)
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