In this episode, you will learn how to turn your dreams into a reality, strategically grow your current brand, how to gain more visibility in the community, key networking tips, and much more. Welcome to the final episode of Season 11.

Episode #162 - "What It's Really Like to Be an Entrepreneur" has been rebranded  to "That Entrepreneur Show" https://www.VincentALanci.com/.

Each week, the founder of a company or brand shares what worked for them, what they needed to improve on, and all of their learning lessons along the way.

Aakash Patel is the founder of Elevate, Inc., a Florida-based strategic business consulting firm providing public relations, community relations, targeted networking and social media. Established in 2012, Elevate, Inc. has served about 200 companies by making significant connections and achieving results. Patel is a Florida State University graduate, master networker and community leader.  Some of his latest awards include Tampa Club 40 Under 40 Recipient and 2021 Business Observer 40 Under 40 recipient.

Prior to launching Elevate, Inc., he worked as an editorial assistant for the Tampa Bay Times Tallahassee Bureau and as the Public Relations Coordinator for the Westin Tampa Bay hotel and Aqua restaurant. He was the founding business development director for Chamber.com (a worldwide business networking website launched in 2010 with 5 members that has grown to more than 1.5 million members).

With a robust background of life and business experience, Aakash has maintained his focus on leadership, community, military, life-long learning, and networking/connecting. His opinion columns have appeared in the Tampa Bay Times and other publications, and he was featured in Forbes magazine as a rising millennial entrepreneur.

What's new? Gubernatorial appointee to the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (Chairman) and Hillsborough Community College Board of Trustees. Click play to learn more.

Website: https://www.elevate-inc.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashmpatel/

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