Elisa Bennaton on being an entrepreneur and opening a Wine & Coffee Bar

Original Show Notes: Elisa Bennaton from The Ministry DC

 

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!

[0:44] 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

[1:43] 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.

[2:43] 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.

[5:00] 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

[7:21] 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.

[8:40] 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

[11:14] What has been your greatest moment of success? Failure?

Obtaining recognition. Social media followers. It’s all about having the right team with you.

[12:12] 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

[13:13] What do you do to keep yourself charged up, even when you’re burned out feeling?

Wine J Exercising Music Friends

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[14:57] Why do you think people fail at achieving their goals?

Goals are not clear, people don’t figure out how to achieve their goals

 [15:26] 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

[16:24] What is the best advice someone ever gave you?

Make it happen

[16:34] What is your favorite word or quote?

Carpe Diem Whoever saves a life saves the world

[17:00] How can we get hold of you?

Twitter: @theministryDC email: elisa@theministrydc.com

[17:26] One last piece of advice for our listeners?

Do what you love, don’t listen to other people’s opinions