Elisa Bennaton is a young entrepreneur that is planning on opening in my opinion, the best duo- a coffee and wine bar named The Ministry DC, Located near the Chain of Wealth studio in Washington, DC!
Welcome Elisa!
[1:13] Tell us something about yourself
· Based in DC for 3 years
· Originally from Honduras and Guatemala from way of London
· Identified a fantastic opportunity for culinary and cultural product in DC
[2:12] Have you always felt like you were an entrepreneur? What made you decide to take the leap?
· Timing was always a hindering factor
· After doing a masters course in entrepreneurial management, that confirmed the passion.
[3:12] If you could go back and tell a younger version of yourself something, what would it be?
· Budgeting is crucial
· Work experience, do what you believe in don’t let your lack of experience hinder you.
[5:29] Where did the idea for a coffee/ wine bar come from?
· Foodie at heart
· Background in culinary arts and hospitality
· Lots of similarities between the two
[7:50] What has been the biggest challenge in starting your own business? How have you overcome the hurdle?
· Resources – finding the right information that will help you with regards to compliance & financing.
· Keep moving forward and don’t dwell too much on something.
[9:9] Funding- how did you manage to pay for supplies needed?
· Family & Few friends
· Explore banks, especially community banks (but there’s always a catch)
· Don’t under estimate startup expenses, there are always things you can’t anticipate
[11:43] What has been your greatest moment of success? Failure?
· Obtaining recognition.
· Social media followers.
· It’s all about having the right team with you.
[12:41] What do you know today, that you wish you would have known when you first started as an entrepreneur?
· Never underestimate when you are told to double the amount of time and money that you will need.
· Somethings are completely out of your control
[13:42] What do you do to keep yourself charged up, even when you’re burned out feeling?
· Wine
· Exercising
· Music
· Friends
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Value Link Round
[15:55] Why do you think people fail at achieving their goals?
· Goals are not clear, people don’t figure out how to achieve their goals
[15:55] What books or other podcasts do you recommend to our listeners?
· Book: Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
· Book: I Am Malala
· Book: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
[16:53] What is the best advice someone ever gave you?
· Make it happen
[17:3] What is your favorite word or quote?
· Carpe Diem
· Whoever saves a life saves the world
[17:29] How can we get hold of you?
· Twitter: @theministryDC
· email: [email protected]
[17:55] One last piece of advice for our listeners?
· Do what you love, don’t listen to other people’s opinions
