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About Lisa

Here’s what you need to understand: I am no amateur!

 
I am a trailblazer who fought my way to the top of the accounting food chain at a time when the industry was dominated by men who had no interest letting a woman have her slice of their pie.

I became a Certified Public Accountant, was an all-star employee, then started my own business and killed it at that too. When my youngest daughter was just 10 months old, I grew my business from one employee bringing in about $200,000 each year to a 40-employee empire with an annual revenue of more than $4 million – something less than three percent of women entrepreneurs in the US and Canada can claim.

That is the woman you have on your side.

 
aboutPageHeadShotOne on my mantras is, “numbers tell a story and they never lie.” I teach my clients to understand what the numbers in their businesses are really saying to help address red flags before they become black holes that drain essential resources from the business (and the owner).

My track-record speaks for itself. After nearly 30 years of work, I have already helped launch and grow hundreds of small businesses while training entrepreneurs to be leaders in their industries.

But hitting the seven-figure mark forced me to look at my life and take inventory of the things I placed above my family, my health and myself.

For me, the light bulb blazed after playing hooky with my now college bound daughters – on a Monday. In all the fun, my girls told me that was the first time I had ever ditched work on a weekday just to be with them. That’s when I realized I needed to make a change.

I went on a mission to have it all and, you guessed it, I managed to accomplish that too. I knew there had to be a way to remain a powerful business leader while still making time for my husband and my daughters, taking more vacations and spending precious moments with my aging mother. That’s when I uncovered the methods that created the balance between booming business and the priorities in my personal life.

Now, through my work at Anavo Transformation Solutions, I teach business owners who know they have a greater purpose and are ready to dig themselves out of the minutia of the day-to-day distractions and take back their lives. I demonstrate how to turn a business into an engine that can work without constant supervision so that entrepreneurs can feed themselves spiritually instead of draining their passion at the expense of the people and things they love.

I help entrepreneurs who want to learn how to take charge of their time while still growing in business and raking in revenue like never before.

I am the proud recipient of many accolades including the Washington Business Journal’s Minority Business Leader Award, the Maryland Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise Award, Enterprising Woman of the Year Award, SmartCEO Magazine’s Smart CPA Award, and the BRAVA! Top Women CEO Award.

The choice is yours. Do you want to work with a leader who has a track record of running highly successful businesses and has already helped hundreds of other small businesses launch and grow? Or do you want to stay where you are forever?

If you are an entrepreneur who is ready to live abundantly, if you are ready to get out of the weeds and take control of your business.

Lets Get Started!

10 facts about me:

  1. I’ve known that I wanted to be an Accountant and an Entrepreneur since I was in high school after taking my first accounting class ever. Numbers have always been my thing. I believe I got it honestly from my parents. My mother was a Budget Analyst and my father was an Engineer.
  2. I am an avid reader. You can always find me with a business, leadership, inspirational or self help book in my hand. I try to read at least three books each month. I am so obsessed with reading that I have to put myself on a book diet frequently. I believe information is power and increasing your knowledge gives you leverage.
  3. As a native Washingtonian (Washington, DC that is), I absolutely love Go-Go music. My kids make fun of me, but it’s ok. You can take the girl out of DC but you can’t take DC out of the girl.
  4. I am unapologetically in love with God! He goes everywhere I go and He guides my every step. I embrace his presence in all aspects of my life and incorporate His lessons and directions as I mentor business owners. God is my CEO.
  5. Second to God, my family is most important. They are the fuel behind what I do. My husband, Pat, has been my number one supporter and encourager. In fact, without his very strong nudge, I would not have started my first business. My girls, Kayla and Krista, mean the world to me. They are truly the WHY behind my WHAT. My mother, who is my best friend, also made it possible for me to be in business. She stopped what she was doing and retired to care for my children and my household so I could work the very crazy hours of a business owner.
  6. I am a Facebook fanatic. I love being social on this social medium. I have been fascinated to see just how the six degrees of separation has reduced down to one degree. You want to know what I am thinking? Find me on Facebook.
  7. I love birthdays, vacations, and massages and one is not more important than the other. I’ve learned that the only way to be a successful and balanced entrepreneur is to care for yourself first and care for yourself often. Therefore, I make a big deal of my birthday. I take two or three long vacations each year. I have a massage any and every chance I can get.
  8. I love to travel and see new things and create new experiences. I’ve been to many places to include England, France, Italy, Switzerland, Hawaii, Mexico, Jamaica, Bermuda, Bahamas, and looking to experience more. What’s on my bucketlist? Not much, because I make certain I satisfy my cravings and go where I want and see what I want. That’s why we are in business, right? To see the world and love our lives.
  9. Much to the surprise of many, I am an introvert. While I absolutely love people, I need my alone time. That’s when my creative juices flow. I need space to roll up my sleeves and deliver my genius!
  10. I am absolutely in love with the success and growth of small businesses. So much so that I’ve dedicated my entire professional career to that endeavor. While many of my colleagues have worked for Government and fortune 500 businesses, I’ve remained planted strong in supporting small business. I know how they tick. I know what they struggle with. I know how to get them over the hurdles. I know how to help them make the transition from plateau to profiting.

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Plateau to Profits Podcast – iTunes Reviews

  • Next level brilliance
    April 1, 2017 by BrynneTillman from United States

    If you are an entrepreneur and are looking to take your business to the next level, this Podcast is for you!

  • Interview of Thomas Ellis on Closing the Sale
    February 27, 2017 by Mdfitchic from United States

    This has become my favorite episode because it helped me see my approach to finding and meeting prospects was wrong which is why I have difficulty closing the sale. No more chasing the wrong prospects! I am going to narrow my focus to three industries and set an agenda for every meeting. I need to get this episode transcribed because it contains so much practical and valuable information.

  • Review for the podcast of Tamara Haskins
    February 21, 2017 by Achillek from United States

    Congratulations! I listened to Tamara's interview today with Lisa Anderson on her podcast over linkedIn. I found it very well presented with and easy to follow. It reminded me of our conversation we had in Tamara's office a few weeks ago. The material was well prepared and the delivery was excellent. The tone of her voice was very appropriate and the language was professional but accessible to the layman. Really Great interview! The moderator was also excellent in that the types of questions she asked of you were very important and tailored to her audience who are small business owners.

    Great work both of you!

    Achille

  • Chief Problem Solver, Regeneration Leadership & Business Coaching
    December 3, 2016 by John Haynes III from United States

    Regarding the podcast with Patricia Daniels, How Having a Business Coach Has Moved The Needle On My Business, I wanted to offer the following:

    Very strong interview...discussion between friends and business partners. Lisa, great job, as usual! Another purposeful conversation had for business owners. Pat! Way to stretch out. This was awesome on behalf of the Ryan Odelle Mance Memorial Scholarship Foundation. And to both of you, I really think this episode can be used for MANY other non-profits - or for for-profit businesses as well - who are starting or preparing for the next season of their business. There were many takeaways, but the one that shines bright for me is knowing and remembering your reason why. And I think organizations - whether it's to start their meetings or to begin and end their retreats - can use portions of this podcast to be inspired, remember why they do what they do, and/or to go into an exercise of discovering or reformatting their why. Additionally, I also envision this podcast being the start of strategy session. Good work and great service!

  • Success leaves clues!
    November 4, 2016 by SeeInColors from United States

    When I found Lisa Anderson's podcasts I started with one and never stopped listening. She provides high quality, challenging strategies that move you out of your comfort zone. No fluff, just "straight black coffee" in her words and Its awesome.
    I am inspired and moving forward with her model for business success. Listen to some of the podcasts and you'll see what I mean. Thank you Lisa for all that you do for small and growing businesses.

  • Review for Podcast #5
    July 12, 2016 by Yhdhvgghufhg from United States

    What an abundance of excellent information provided through your Podcast, without which a lot of the public would not know about. Continue the great broadcasts Lisa. Well done!!

  • The WordPress Chick
    July 12, 2016 by Kim Doyal from United States

    LOVE this! As a small business owner this podcast is invaluable. My audience and business model is a little different, but I'm getting so much value from the interviews and new ways to structure things in my business. I highly recommend!

  • Great Business Resource for CEO's!
    July 7, 2016 by AllisonPathe from United States

    I love Lisa's straight talk. I'm now looking at new ways to take my business to the next level!

  • Managing Partner
    July 2, 2016 by RRRhodes from United States

    Your background is impeccable. This sounds like a true gift of the real thing...Black Coffee! I look forward to the podcasts. Thanks!

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Testimonials

[Lisa] has transformed my thinking. My obstacles are now growth opportunities. My “mistakes” have become best practices upon which to build. She is very inspiring and has helped me transform my “lemonade stand” mentality into something greater. My confidence has been greatly increased through her encouragement and expertise.

Cassandra Irby Founder, Kid-Chen Table Tutoring

I have had the immense pleasure of working with and observing Lisa in a number of different capacities, over many years, and no matter if she is serving as CFO, CPA, Success Coach, Teacher, Advisor, Entrepreneur, and trustworthy friend and professional - all of which, she does consistently well - she has led and managed Read More

John Haynes, III Founder, Regeneration!

…having a wise person such as Lisa to assist me with practical strategies and keeping me focused has made all the difference. The accountability each week inspires you to stay motivated, as you tend to be so excited to “boast” about your accomplishments at your next session…

Kimberly Roy Realtor

I knew that I was at the point in my organization’s growth where I wanted and needed someone who was willing to share about their business experiences so that I might become more confident in my own decision making; someone that I could talk to and get my thoughts straight; someone connected and respected by Read More

Patricia Daniels Founder, The Ryan O. Mance Scholarship Foundation

[Lisa Anderson} has provided critical management oversight and has further played an instrumental role in analyzing the company’s financial condition.  Lisa has helped make critical business decisions while providing insight on financial impact on those decisions.  Lisa has served as Coach and Business Mentor to our Executive Management Team and our staff.  Her simple, yet Read More

Antwanye Ford President & C.E.O, Enlightened Inc.

[Lisa Anderson} has provided critical management oversight and has further played an instrumental role in analyzing the company’s financial condition.  Lisa has helped make critical business decisions while providing insight on financial impact on those decisions.  Lisa has served as Coach and Business Mentor to our Executive Management Team and our staff.  Her simple, yet Read More

Patricia Lomax C.E.O., PNL Associates LLC

I can't say enough about Lisa Anderson and Anavo! I needed guidance with business proposals and when to use them. Lisa listened and knew exactly how to help me. She transcended me to the next level. I don't think it was a coincidence that shortly after our consultation, business inquiries picked up and I had Read More

Jennifer Foxworthy Founder & Author, Unstoppable You Women's Conference

What can I say about Lisa? There are so many positive adjectives to describe her. Personable, motivating, professional, sincere, honest, smart, and willing. I've known Lisa for over 15 years personally and always knew she was special, but it wasn't until I started venturing into entrepreneurship that I realized what a true gem she really Read More

Stephanie Lomax President & C.E.O., HRPro4You

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