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July 25, 2025 16 mins
From purchasing a family business to leading successful mergers, this episode dives into an entrepreneur's journey of growth, challenges, and the lessons learned along the way.   In this episode of WNY Entrepreneurs Unleashed, Seth Greene speaks with Amy Castronova, President of Leadership Alchemy, who began her entrepreneurial journey by purchasing a family business while still in college, a decision that has shaped her career in unexpected ways. Over the course of two decades, she navigated major transitions, including mergers and the challenges of selling a company. Now focusing on leadership coaching, Amy shares her insights on overcoming doubts, empowering teams, and building scalable businesses.   Key Takeaways: → Learn why developing rapport with employees and clients early on paves the way for success.   → The significance of scaling and recognizing when to let go.   → How to manage due diligence and transitions when selling your business.   → Explore how Leadership Alchemy supports growing businesses.    → Discover how coaching others and leading forums help develop strong leadership skills.   Amy Castronova is the President of Leadership Alchemy and a dynamic leader in entrepreneurship and personal growth. At just 20, she started a successful technical communications company, which she managed for 16 years before guiding mergers and acquisitions, leading to a successful exit in 2021. By age 30, Amy received prestigious awards, including the Rising Star Award from the Women Presidents Organization and Rochester Business Person of the Year—honors that earned her an invitation to the White House as one of the top 100 young entrepreneurs making an impact on the U.S. economy. Today, Amy combines her business expertise with powerful tools like Human Design and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) to help leaders connect with their purpose and find fulfillment. Through Leadership Alchemy, she helps high-achieving individuals break through self-sabotage and lead with joy, freedom, and authenticity.     Connect With Amy: Website Instagram LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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