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Ep 367: From Factory to Fortune with Dwan Bent-Twyford

Dwan Bent-Twyford shares her remarkable journey from factory work to entrepreneurial success. Growing up in Ohio, she graduated high school in 1977 and initially took a factory job. However, Dwan quickly realized she aspired to achieve more in life.

Driven by determination, she delved into the world of business and investing by devouring books on the subjects. With unwavering commitment, she gradually amassed enough funds to hire an accountant, further enhancing her financial knowledge.

Tune in to hear how she got into wholesale real estate and how she later pursued courses on rental property investments. Her ultimate goal was to create a career that allowed her to work from home and raise her daughter without relying on daycare. Listen to hear Dwan's inspiring journey of resilience and entrepreneurial growth.

Episode Highlight:

00:42 - We were encouraged to go get a factory job because all the car factories were there. So, it was like, "Get a factory job, get married, have kids, work for the man, retire when you're 60, and do that." So, my very first job out of high school, I actually got a factory job. And after a week, I thought, "Oh, my God, why would my parents want me to work in a factory? This is the worst thing that's ever happened to me. Who would want this for me?" I remember being mad at my dad like, "Why would you want me to work in a factory? It's so hot. It's so miserable. There's no air conditioning. I got to stand all day. I'm dirty. I'm sweaty. Why would you want that?" So, I was like, "Okay, that's definitely not going to happen for me." People still weren't pushing women to go to college. It was more like get a factory job, get married, have kids, and, it was the 70s. It was still kind of that way.

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Elzie D. Flenard, III, also known as "The Mayor," is a multifaceted entrepreneur, creative thinker, and dedicated family man with a fervor for igniting the spark of enterprise in others. Born in Chicago, IL and raised in the small town of Mounds, Illinois, Elzie's humble beginnings have shaped his approach to business and life, teaching him that no matter where one comes from, success is within reach.

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