Yuquan Holloway, Holloway Consulting Group, and Lee Heisman, Exit Stage Left Advisors (ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 64)
In this episode of ProfitSense, host Bill McDermott interviews Yuquan Holloway from Holloway Consulting Group and Lee Heisman from Exit Stage Left Advisors. Yuquan shares her journey from corporate America to becoming an “accidental entrepreneur,” providing insights into how she helps large corporations solve complex challenges through project management and training. Lee discusses his path from physical therapy to entrepreneurship and the importance of professional guidance in business sales. Both guests emphasize the significance of pipeline maintenance and adaptability in entrepreneurship.
Bill concludes the show with ideas on strategies to unlock hidden profit in businesses.
This episode offers valuable lessons for business owners looking to thrive and optimize their operations.
ProfitSense with Bill McDermott is sponsored and presented by Bill McDermott, The Profitability Coach, and the show is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.
Yuquan Holloway, Holloway Consulting Group
Yuquan Holloway is a leader in the fields of business and IT. She is the Principal Consultant of Holloway Consulting Group, a consulting practice that focuses on helping corporate teams deliver IT and transformation projects, resolve systemic process issues, and train and coach associates on project management and Lean Six Sigma principles.
Yuquan graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and holds an MBA from Georgia State University. With over 20 years of experience in leading large cross-functional initiatives, Yuquan has a track record of driving successful change.
Through her work, she strives to demystify project management, create a culture of standard work and repeatable processes, stabilize and simplify core applications, and reduce critical incidents.
Holloway Consulting Group
Corporate technology teams are Holloway Consulting’s specialty; they assist clients in goal-setting, plan-making, and problem-solving.
With well over 20 years of experience leading projects and programs for Fortune 100 organizations, they are passionate about helping businesses achieve their strategic goals.
Their team of experts leverages proven methodologies like Lean Six Sigma and Business Process Re-engineering to assess challenges and provide sound solutions and improvements.
Lee Heisman, Exit Stage Left Advisors
Lee Heisman is a nationally recognized M&A negotiator and a serial entrepreneur. Lee has advised and negotiated on more than 1 billion dollars of deal value as well as personally built and sold four businesses, all in different verticals. Lee’s multi-disciplinary background allows him a unique perspective to build and construct deals at maximum enterprise value for other business owners.
Lee has a Masters Degree from Rutgers University, is a founding board member of the KSU Entrepreneurship Program, and has a nationally syndicated TV show, The Roadmap.
Lee is an avid health and wellness enthusiast.
Exit Stage Left Advisors
Exit Stage Left Advisors is a premier exit consulting firm dedicated to assisting small and medium-sized business owners in selling their companies. The team, composed of seasoned entrepreneurs who have successfully exited multiple ventures, understands the challenges and complexities involved in the sale process. With a proven track record of selling over five businesses, they leverage their expertise to guide entrepreneurs, alleviate their concerns, and enhance the value of their businesses through strategic representation.
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Topics Discussed in this Episode
00:00 Introduction to ProfitSense
01:11 Meet Yuquan Holloway: From Corporate to Entrepreneur
04:46 Challenges and Lessons Learned in Entrepreneurship
06:54 Future Plans and Strategies for 2025
10:36 Working In vs. On the Business
13:42 Project Management Challenges and Solutions
17:22 Contact Information and Closing Remarks
18:49 Introduction to Lee Heisman
31:55 Embracing the Struggle for Growth
32:19 The Importance of Humility and Learning
33:18 Balancing EQ and IQ in Business
34:08 Learning from Mistakes and Moving Forward
35:29 Maintaining Relationships in Business
36:39 The Art of Saying No Gracefully
38:33 The Value of Professional Representation
42:05 Understanding Business Valuation and Sales
53:46 Unlocking Hidden Profit in Your Business
