Dr. Diane Welsh, Hayes Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and founding director of the UNC Greensboro Entrepreneurship Program in the Bryan School of Business and Economics, has been featured on both the podcasts “Family Business Today” and “She Means Profit.” I did.
This year, Mr. Wales received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Entrepreneurship from the American Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurs.
Welsh will retire this summer, ending a 15-year career mentoring students and inspiring new entrepreneurs and business-minded people at UNCG.
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On “Family Business Today,” hosted by Greg Lewis, Mr. Wales shares insights about his new book, “Entrepreneurial Family Businesses: From Survival to Thrive.” Wales shares her personal experience and the impact it has had on her family business and her perspective on entrepreneurship.
“Every generation needs entrepreneurship to survive and succeed. One of the main things I take home is to model entrepreneurship and teach entrepreneurship,” says Welsh. I did.
Her key messages include the evolving landscape of family business leadership, the importance of being open-minded when considering succession, diversity in leadership, and the importance of instilling an entrepreneurial spirit. included.
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On “She Means Profit,” hosted by Melissa Houston, Wales focuses on the theme of “Developing Entrepreneurship for Success.” She talks about the importance of having an entrepreneurial spirit and her career as an owner of three businesses and founder of her two entrepreneurship centers.
“There’s no best time to start calling yourself an entrepreneur until you actually start one,” Welsh says.
Her key messages include the critical role of financial management in business success, the potential of global markets, the qualities that pave the way to entrepreneurial success, and documenting a business succession plan.
Article by Lauren Segers, University Communications
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