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Take my word for it…
No matter where we are in life, we could all benefit from some damn good advice. We conducted a little poll, and here are some words of wisdom:
All the wrong people have imposter syndrome.
As you begin your journey as a business owner, you're going to be networking with all kinds of seasoned veterans, and most often jumping into things that you may not feel fully prepared for. It will seem like others have it all figured out--their marketing is on point, they are making a steady income, and they have a great reputation around town. Can I tell you a secret? They are all faking it in some way. Part of the key is diving in and using the old adage of faking it until you make it.
No matter how well you plan, how many experts you have on your team, how many books you read, you're going to be confronted with situations that could not have been anticipated, or simply don't have an easy answer.
It’s all about the team.
There's a lot of things I'm good at. I'm a great cook, an excellent trip planner, and whoooooo boy, get out of my way when its time to throw a party. But here's the flip side: I don't fix my own car, you won't see me cutting my own hair, and you'll never hear me talk about what a great job I did neutering my dog. I know my gifts, and one of them is delegation.
Level up…
When MB started, it was just our fearless leader, Amy. She took her unique skill set, found a gap in the market & established herself as a knowledgeable professional. After years of hard work, she came to a fork in the road: should she maintain her workload & stay where she was, or take a risk & grow?
Dear Self,
So you think you want to be an entrepreneur? Let me tell you from first hand experience, it ain't going to be all burritos and margaritas, my friend. You find something you love to do, an industry where you feel like you can make a real contribution to your community and make a living doing it. Unfortunately, finding your passion is the easy part.
Eww, COVID!
I don't remember the last time I had a conversation that didn't have a passing reference to COVID. Like it or not, this is part of the new normal. There is pretty much no aspect of life that hasn't been impacted in some way, and while your dog may be SUPER appreciative of the extra time you're spending at home, the rest of your life has probably taken a hit. We took an informal poll and here are some of the more creative ways that COVID has basically F'ed up our lives.