In this episode, I interview Yulia Vasilyeva, Founder and CEO of Intelocate based in Toronto, Canada. Yulia has set up her own software program operations platform to help multi-location businesses streamline task management, issue resolution, and communications operations. From being a project manager, Yulia decided to leap a faith and pursue her dream of building a business. Intelocate was established in 2015 and has been running for over 7 years. Became the first operations platform that is specifically designed for the complexity of a multi-location business with 13 FTEs. Yulia said that growing a business requires balance and professionalism, so she says, “Keep on engaging but don’t forget to draw a line.” This Cast Covers: Providing software for retail chains and property managers from managing operations. Managing issues that are happening across the locations, tasks compliance, performance, and communications. Expert in simplifying the overall operations in different issues and different locations. Managing projects with over 19,000 locations. Learning how to make phenomenal growth in business. Teaching people to find solutions through the help of technology. Helping entrepreneurs how to overcome their weaknesses in growing a business. Sharing the importance of creating a culture and promoting excellent employees for the growth of the business. Helping entrepreneurs build an organization that represents their value. Giving practical advice on how to be a professional and effective entrepreneur. Additional Resources: Intelocate Amp It Up by Frank Slootman Outside In by Deborah Underwood ________________________ Quotes: “Success means having a profitable business with very happy employees and happy customers.” —Yulia Vasilyeva “Build an organization that represents your values.” —Yulia Vasilyeva “If you don’t have the right attitude at work, then you can easily give up and walk away.” —Yulia Valisyeva “Seek knowledge and you’ll move smarter.” —Yulia Valisyeva “Be friendly, but don’t forget to draw a line.” —Yulia Vasilyeva ________________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io “Cold Funk” by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0