Episode 145 | Dr Lisa M Pinkney | The Neal Management Group, LLC | The Knowledge Entrepreneurs Show

Dr. Lisa Pinkney shares her journey from working in the healthcare industry to starting her own organization, Neil Management Group. She discusses the importance of identifying skills and finding a domain that aligns with her interests. Dr. Pinkney emphasizes the motivation behind her decision to become an entrepreneur, focusing on independence and the desire to determine her own success. She explains how she managed to maintain her business while working for the government and the strategic approach she took to scaling down her clients. The impact of the pandemic provided clarity and served as an exit point from her government job, leading her to fully embrace entrepreneurship. Dr. Lisa Pinkney discusses her transition from a salary job to entrepreneurship and the importance of financial planning. She explains how her educational program complements her previous experience as a medical lab scientist and her passion for giving back to the industry. Dr. Pinkney emphasizes the need for soft skills, such as listening and communication, in addition to technical expertise. She shares her journey of building an education program, including the challenges of content creation and the use of a learning management system. Dr. Pinkney also discusses her target clients and students, as well as the job prospects for certified medical lab scientists.