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Episode #335 - The Growth Of The Business Is Rooted In A Passion-Driven Approach- with Elena Alvarez — ScaleUp Radio Episode #335

Episode #335 - The Growth Of The Business Is Rooted In A Passion-Driven Approach- with Elena Alvarez

Episode #335 8 Jan 2024

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Jan 8, 2024

Hi there and welcome back to another edition of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. This week on the show we're joined, we're joined by Elena Alvarez, the Co-owner and Creative Director of Mackenzie Leather Edinburgh. 

 

Discover how Elena's passion transformed this historic business, relocating it to Edinburgh's bustling city centre and navigating challenges like the pandemic with resilience and innovation. 

 

From award-winning success to future goals of expanding the workshop and upgrading machinery, Elena shares insights into the brand's journey. Stay tuned as we explore her entrepreneurial path, the challenges she loves tackling, and the exciting next steps for Mackenzie Leather. 

 

Let's dive into the inspiring story of craftsmanship, resilience, and growth with Elena Alvarez!

 

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Elena can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/elenaalvarezmackenzie

https://www.mackenzieleatheredinburgh.com/

enquiries@mackenzieleatheredinburgh.com

https://www.instagram.com/mackenzieleatheredinburgh/

https://www.facebook.com/mackenzieleatheredinburgh

 

Resources:

Digital Marketing Institute - https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/

EPOS Now - https://www.eposnow.com

Dr Richard Bandler - https://www.richardbandler.com/

 

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