5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Starting My Business
They say hindsight is 20/20 so here’s what I learned from my merry-go-round journey in the first year of entrepreneurship:
Focus on the basics, not the big names.
"I thought I needed to copy the multi-millionaires, but their strategies from 2009 or even 2020 aren't relevant today."
Forget about courses, memberships, or group programs for now. Concentrate on selling, finding a process that works, and repeating it. Develop a unique message that resonates with you and stick with it until it becomes your signature. ✨
Hire a Business Coach sooner.
"I wish I'd known earlier how much faster I could progress with the right guidance."
Look for a coach who specializes in your specific problem. Whether it's improving client results, prioritizing better, closing more sales, or getting more clients, the clearer you are about your needs, the better results you'll get. 🚀Bias towards action.
"I spent so much time planning the perfect strategy, but nothing changed until I actually took action."
The most flawless strategy is useless without implementation. Act and gather real, relevant data for your business. Each action teaches you something new, moving you forward instead of in circles. 🎯Stick to 1-3 top marketing tactics and repeat.
"I kept jumping from one 'next big thing' to another, never giving any strategy a real chance to work."
The best strategy is the one you implement consistently enough to see results. Hopping between tactics only prolongs your experimentation phase. 🔄Start weekly 1:1s with yourself.
"I realized I was my own best resource, but I wasn't tapping into that potential regularly."
Journal, braindump, and track progress (or lack thereof) on your goals. Process what's in your mind and hold yourself accountable. 📝
One common concern I hear is, "I don't have the time or resources to hire a coach." But investing in a coach saves you time and resources by providing clarity, focus, and a proven roadmap. Think about how much more efficient and effective you'll be with expert guidance and accountability.
It's no coincidence that all of the above is what I offer in my Money-Making Priorities 1:1 coaching program. This approach was born from my own journey and the realization that what most service providers need isn't more information – it's focused execution and accountability.
If you want to land 5 new clients in 12 weeks, start by booking a call with me at fopsy.ca/call. 📞 I’m excited to help you crush your goals!
