My Worst Investment Ever Podcast

Elvi Caperonis - Why Passion Matters in Business


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BIO: Elvi Caperonis is a former Harvard University Analyst and Technical Program Manager at Amazon and LinkedIn’s top Voice and a career strategist who has mastered the art of storytelling to create a six-figure personal brand on LinkedIn.

STORY: Elvi decided to be her own boss and started an e-commerce business for which she had no knowledge or passion. It turned out to be a nightmare that cost her $30,000.

LEARNING: If you don’t have passion for something, don’t do it. Happiness and delivering value should be the ultimate goal, not just making money.

 

“Yes, you want to start a business. But first, sit back and ask yourself, “Will I enjoy this? Is this going to tell the story that I want to live in the world?”Elvi Caperonis

 

Guest profile

Elvi Caperonis is a former Harvard University Analyst and Technical Program Manager at Amazon and LinkedIn’s top Voice and a career strategist who has mastered the art of storytelling to create a six-figure personal brand on LinkedIn.

With a track record of helping job seekers land their dream jobs and supporting millions across the globe through her content on Linkedin, Elvi Caperonis has become the go-to expert for those looking to build a personal brand and land their dream job.

The ability to connect with her audience through storytelling and content strategies has made an impact and helped build her brand. Elvi is passionate about helping and inspiring others to achieve results similar to hers.

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Worst investment ever

A few years ago, Elvi decided she wanted to be an entrepreneur and her own boss. She discussed it with her husband, who was very supportive. Elvi chose to launch an E-commerce business. She had heard many people say it was a fun and profitable business and believed she could do it.

Elvi took an online course and started learning about E-commerce and how to do it step by step. She did her due diligence. Unfortunately, Elvi didn’t have a passion for E-commerce. It was a lot of work, and it was a nightmare at the end because she was putting in a lot of hours and didn’t turn a profit. She lost about $30,000 in that business.

Lessons learned
  • If you don’t have passion for something, question yourself 1,000 times before starting that business. Passion allows you to tell a story that resonates with your customers.
  • Learn from people who have done it before and get a mentor.
  • If you don’t have experience in the kind of business you want to start, don’t go all in; be agile and try to sell a few units of your product, then double down as you continue to grow and adapt.
  • Happiness and delivering value should be the ultimate goal, not just making money.

Andrew’s takeaways
  • Whatever job or business you start, ensure it’s built around the core thing you do naturally today.

No.1 goal for the next 12 months

Elvi’s number one goal for the next 12 months is to spend more time with her kids, husband, mom, sisters, aunts, and whole family.

Parting words

 

“Even if you cannot see it now, whatever you are going through will be okay. Just keep reminding yourself of this.”Elvi Caperonis

 

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Andrew’s books
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  • My Worst Investment Ever
  • 9 Valuation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
  • Transform Your Business with Dr.Deming’s 14 Points

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  • How to Start Building Your Wealth Investing in the Stock Market
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