Elisia Flores
CEO
L&L Franchise, Inc.
Elisia Flores is a Mentor Hawaii Cohort 11 mentor. Learn more about the program here.
About Elisia
Elisia Flores is the CEO of L&L Franchise, Inc. which has over 230 L&L Hawaiian Barbecue restaurants across the country and in Japan. She is responsible for setting the strategic vision of the company and driving new growth initiatives. She has been instrumental in developing key partnerships, strengthening the brand across markets and implementing national revenue generating programs for the franchises. Ms. Flores serves on the public company board of Hawaiian Electric Industries (NYSE: HE) and many other non-profit boards in the Hawaii community.
Question and Answer with Elisia
What is your preferred communication style when mentoring (in-person, video conference, phone, informal check-ins, structured meetings, etc.)?
In-Person, Video Conference, Email
Why do you want to become a mentor in this program?
To support the next generation of leaders and to meet new folks.
What specific skills, knowledge or experience can you share with your mentee?
Business leadership; Communication; Networking; Entrepreneurship
What are your expectations for a mentor-mentee relationship?
I hope the mentee will be someone who can help manage the relationship and be an equal partner in it.
How do you approach problem-solving and conflict resolution?
Through relationships and trying to understand the full picture.
How do you envision success for your mentee, and how will you measure it during the program?
A sense that I have made an impact in one of the mentee’s goals.