The Entrepreneur Journey: The Comeback is Greater Than the Setbacks | La Toya Jackson | TEDxRushU

Achieving and losing dreams throughout life, and how to find your path and overcome the setbacks you face. La Toya Jackson, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, graduated from The Ohio State University in 2004 with a BS in Business Administration and a concentration in Marketing. With her marketing experience, she brings 16 years of business-to-business sales with Fortune 500 companies such as Philip Morris and Michelin Tire Company. In addition, her experience in the real estate industry included $1,400,000 in real estate sales.
After relocating to Chicago, La Toya began to invest in real estate to include Fix and Flips, Rentals, Mixed-Use Commercial, Wholesale deals and Airbnb. It was at this time that she realized the need to secure funding. This journey then led to the emergence of Excel Capital Group.
La Toya is the founder and CEO of Excel Capital Group which provides business credit and funding solutions for entrepreneurs looking for capital to start, grow and scale their business.
In 2018, La Toya was inducted into the “40 under 40 Young Women’s Professional League” and was selected among 200 women in the Chicagoland area. Her future goals include expanding Excel Capital Group to a full-service wealth management company. In her spare time, she enjoys networking with other professionals, reading and spending time with family and friends. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx