The Shades of Entrepreneurship™ — Libby DeLucien: From Elephants to Empires, Building Multiple Businesses from Scratch

How do you rebuild and scale multiple businesses after losing everything—and turn real-world experiences into entrepreneurial success? In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship™, host Gabriel Flores sits down with Libby DeLucien, multi-business owner, software founder, and children’s book author. From growing up around North America’s largest herd of Asian elephants to launching residential cleaning companies, recruiting tech ventures, and SaaS solutions, Libby shares the story of her remarkable entrepreneurial journey. This episode is perfect for aspiring founders, serial entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating the challenges of business and life. Key takeaways from this episode include: How to leverage real-world experiences to identify business opportunities Strategies for rebuilding and scaling ventures after personal setbacks The role of AI and bootstrapped software in solving practical business problems Balancing entrepreneurship with family life and personal growth Lessons from navigating diverse industries—from service businesses to tech startups Libby’s story demonstrates that entrepreneurship isn’t just about starting businesses—it’s about resilience, innovation, and creating impact while balancing the complexities of life. Support the show Patreon or Donate Today Subscribe at theshadesofe.com