Candy Valentino, a business growth expert and investor, grew up in a challenging environment but learned valuable skills through her father's small auto repair shop. Instead of following traditional paths like college, she was motivated by the desire to escape poverty and create a better life for herself. Her journey into entrepreneurship began at 19, influenced by the opportunities available to women entrepreneurs at the time. Valentino's background, marked by hardship, ultimately shaped her aspirations and approaches to business.
"Instead of learning dance or soccer, I learned about small business. I answered the phones, typed on the typewriter and interacted with clients. I grew up inside a small business."
"I wish I could say [my initial motivation was] super inspiring, but the only reason I wanted to start a business when I was younger was because I didn't want to be poor."
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