Venus Williams, the seven-time Grand Slam champion apart from being a legendary tennis player is also a business giant. Williams has always been self-confident and brave. Be it fighting for equal prize money at Wimbledon or vocalizing her thoughts with no hesitation, she never shies away from taking a stand. These aspects of hers resonate with the term ‘leader’.

Venus currently balances her business with her game and her flawless execution makes her one of the greatest businesswomen. Therefore, her words are no less than an asset for the young women aspirants.

What’s Venus Williams’ Business Advice?

Recently, Venus Williams spoke to Variety and shared her thoughts about the must-have qualities of running a business.

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She said, “Be someone worth working for. It can be a good organization, but if you are just a jerk, then what’s the point?”

Thereafter, Venus addressed how trying to please everyone will never render the results we want. Therefore, one should be brave enough to say the right thing. “Don’t be afraid to say no. Especially as women, we sometimes want to make people happy, but making people happy is actually giving them feedbacks. And sometimes the feedback isn’t a yes. Don’t be afraid to say no.” She added.

Venus’ Business Ventures

The American tennis sensation’s earnings in terms of prize money are only second to sister Serena Williams. Further, Venus is also successful in the business sector. In the year 20o2, she converted her interest in interior decor into a full-fledged business. She named her company V Starr Interiors, which currently banks several awards along with a net worth of 60 million dollars.

Thereafter, in the year 2012, she launched her clothing line under the name EleVen By V. The brand provides outfits and offers both on and off-court looks.

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In addition, alongside her sister, Venus is a minority stakeholder at Miami Dolphins, the American football team. She has also invested in companies such as Quit genius, Ellevest, HumanCo, and with.