Do you need guidance when editing a video on Canva? Here are some steps you can take to create the video you want:
Step 1:Sign in to your Canva account
Go to Canva and sign in using your Gmail or with google
Step 2:Create video
Press the little purple button with a plus in the left bar menu
Search up what type of video you want to make. For example, if you want to make an Instagram reel, type that into the search bar, and the template will come up
Step 3: Get your videos on Canva
If you took the videos on your phone or a camera, make sure to download the video and have it on your computer
To get the video on Canva, go to the left bar menu and clip uploads
Click Upload Files and select the videos you’re going to use
Step 4: Edit the video
After you download the files, drag them into the “page”.If you’re using more them one video, click the plus sign next to the first video to open another page.
Cut and drag the video to the length you want.
Step 5:Edit what’s on the screen
If you want to put your logo or the information on the screen go to the left bar and choose “brand” or the “Text”
Decide how long you want to leave the Text up on the screen. If you want it on for 10 seconds, drag the text box to the 10-second line.
Alina Tapia Romero, founder of Eazy Start Insurance, turned childhood dreams and real-life challenges into a thriving Austin-based business. Born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and brought to the U.S. at age 7 after losing her mother, Alina found her calling in the insurance industry by chance but built her agency with purpose.
In 2021, with a vision to educate and empower her community through accessible, honest insurance guidance, Alina launched Eazy Start Insurance. The name was inspired by a client who told her, “It’s so easy to get insurance with you because your character makes it easy.” That simple compliment became the brand’s identity and what sets it apart.
Alina was introduced to EGBI while preparing to open her business. She credits the organization with helping her understand the foundational steps of launching and running a business. From business planning to marketing strategies, EGBI’s support gave her the confidence to move forward.
As her agency grew, Alina chose to give back, volunteering with EGBI to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs. Her goal is to help others the same way she was helped: through guidance, encouragement, and shared experience. She remains an active supporter of EGBI’s mission and continues to uplift others in her community.
Today, Alina dreams of expanding Eazy Start Insurance across Texas, and sees EGBI as a continuing partner, ready to help at any step in that journey.
If you would like to find out more about EGBI’s business coaching, please visit this link https://egbi.org/coach/.
My name is Larissa Davila and I am happy to welcome you to our space for small business owners in Central Texas. I am part of the La incubadora podcast and this project is part of an economic broad business incubator. EGBI is a local non-profit organization in Central Texas with the mission of providing training, coaching, and support to entrepreneurs and existing business owners who face a barrier to growing a successful business. We believe that every business should be profitable, sustainable, and an asset to our community. We dedicate all our efforts to pave the way for a community where this is attainable. The organization works with micro and small business owners who have been in businesses for less that five years and many businesses we work with are not active yet. Some companies associated with EGBI could be considered informal businesses but the owners are ready to transition into a more structured format. Typically companies that partner with EGBI are family businesses or what is defined as a family business or a lifestyle business. This is a type of business that guys into the lifestyle of the business owner. The reason we decided to launch a language podcast is because we see success stories everyday and we wanted to create a space to share these stories. We also receive lots of questions that are very repetitive and we wanted to provide audio and video for small business owners to be able to listen to this information at their own business, own time, and at their own pace. To be able to take notes. Once they are ready they can come forward and continue with their coaching services. We also know that we talk a lot of entrepreneurs that have a lot of experience. We speak with leaders of opinion and with people that work in risk in organizations and companies that are resources for small business owners and we wanted to provide all information in one space. Additionally all the episodes that we record are recorded in both English and Spanish. If you listen to this episode in a language that is not your primary language just skip to the next episode and you’ll find that in another language. Remember at EGBI we offer coaching and support for small business owners and you can find all the information out at egbi.org. If you know someone who could benefit from this information please share with them this link. We want you to join us as a client, ally, volunteer, or sponsor. We are here to help.
Find video here and find the Spanish version here.
Christin Ong worked for a drug store company where she learned and caught on to all of the resources she needed to and took those resources and used them with her future business/ career. Christin works at Commercial Leasing with LT Commercial Group.
Here is the interview with David Fuentes and Christin Ong.
David Fuentes: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself how you started working in the Commercial LT group?
Christin Ong: I worked at a national drugstore company. I was able to leverage my knowledge ofmanaging a high profile business and managing operations into commercial real estate with a family investing in commercial real estate.
David Fuentes: What essentials of Commercial Leasing with LT Commercial Group with Christin Ong?
Christin Ong: If you want easy access and visibility what you should consider is the cost and you’re not going to want to consider if the monthly budget fits into your monthly or rent budget but are there any other additional costs that you’re going to be responsible for.
David Fuentes: What are key elements of a commercial leasing contract and which parts are important to review over?
Christin Ong: With commercial leasing everything is very important but it’s also so long and it can be very intimidating especially if this is your first time into a contract like this so really you should look over everything.
David Fuentes: What are the differences between gross lease, a net lease, and a triple net lease and how do they impact tenants?
Christin Ong: Almost any operating expenses so you just have one flat fee every month. Nothing is variable. It doesn’t change with a triple net lease it’s a type of net so there’s three types of net leases theirs a single net double net and triple and what it looks like is based on your rental amount but you also have net charges on top of that.
Dalila Vazquez and her husband Israel started their business together wanting to help and change others life and cause ease to others property space. They started PuroClean Property Savers together and have been nothing but successful; they’ve been having this business for almost a decade.
David Fuentes: Tell us a little bit about yourself?
Dalila: Dalila and Israel are a married couple who started a business together in 2015 they moved from Mexico city to start their adventure. They help people who have damage to their property.
David Fuentes: What are you guys’ main goals?
Dalila: Delila and Israel’s main goal is to make people feel at home after they experience damage to their property and try to communicate as best as possible.
Since 2016 they’ve seen a variety of disasters in the central texas area and they have over a decade experience and working as a business they came from another business, which was challenging for them and they took the skills from that business and placed it with theirs.
David Fuentes: What are essential components of a business emergency preparedness plan?
Dalila: You should design a five step planning process which you can look at as a five step guide. The first step is called planning. Planning is key. You have to plan and prepare everything for an emergency. You’re going to have the time you’re going to address the emergency in the fastest way possible. and in a better way the second step is safety. You have to understand what are the hazards inside your property to understand what’s going on and you can minimize those hazards so when the event comes you can know how to approach the situation. The third one is customized. Customize your plan based off your needs and haves on your property no matter the size the fourth step is to review you need to constantly or schedule times to review and look over your property and plans the fifth step is execute the plan when the bents comes or the emergency comes if you follow the four steps before you should be good.
Clearly articulating your value is critical in a world where people’s attention spans are getting shorter, and opportunities arise suddenly. Times like these are where an elevator pitch comes in. In the time it takes to ride an elevator, you should be able to provide a concise and powerful overview of who you are, what you do, and why it all matters.
What is an Elevator Pitch?
An elevator pitch is a brief, persuasive speech that you can use to spark interest in what you or your business offers. It’s called an elevator pitch because it should be short enough to present during a brief elevator ride – typically around 30 seconds to two minutes.
The Purpose of an Elevator Pitch
Capture Attention: An elevator pitch is designed to quickly capture your audience’s attention and pique their interest in what you offer.
Make a Memorable Impression: First impressions are essential, and an elevator pitch is your chance to make a lasting one. By delivering a brief and persuasive message, you increase the probability that your audience will remember you and your value proposition.
Communicate Your Value Proposition: Regardless of whether you are an entrepreneur, a salesperson, or a job seeker, an elevator pitch allows you to communicate your unique value proposition clearly and concisely. It answers the question, “What do you do, and why should I care?” in a compelling way.
Open Doors to Opportunities: Opportunities often arise unexpectedly, and you never know when you’ll find yourself in a situation where you must pitch yourself or your business on the spot. An elevator pitch equips you with the confidence and clarity to seize these opportunities.
Start Conversations: An effective elevator pitch serves as a conversation starter. It is about delivering a monologue, initiating a dialogue, and engaging your audience meaningfully.
