13 | Embracing the Journey: Why Patience Matters in Business

2023-09-06

Are you in the early stages of your business and are frustrated by how slow things are going? I totally get it! Starting a business is really exciting, you create your goals and your dreams for the next 5 years, where you would like your business to be, and how you want to get there. But then, it starts to lose its excitement. So, you start to change your program, analyze your offering, adjust your pricing strategy, or look at yet another certification. While all that stuff is impor...

Are you in the early stages of your business and are frustrated by how slow things are going?

I totally get it!

Starting a business is really exciting, you create your goals and your dreams for the next 5 years, where you would like your business to be, and how you want to get there.

But then, it starts to lose its excitement.

So, you start to change your program, analyze your offering, adjust your pricing strategy, or look at yet another certification.

While all that stuff is important, sometimes it becomes busy work to distract from what you really need to be doing and that is outreach, networking, and marketing.

Most of the time it’s not a product problem, it’s a marketing problem.

Especially if you are like me, you love helping people, working with them but putting yourself out there online makes you feel uncomfortable.

Here are 4 tips if you are feeling frustrated in the early stages of your business:

Stop comparing your beginning to their middle.

Everyone starts at the beginning and goes through the same struggles that we all go through when we start something new.

Have patience

Building a business takes time, it’s not an overnight success. Focus on the right things and your business will grow one step at a time.

Account for the stage of life you are in

If you have young kids or your goal is to spend more time with your family, do it! You don’t need to revolve your whole life around your business.

Don’t give up

If you know there is a market for your business idea, don’t give up. Keep going!

You’ve got this!

If you have been trying to think of a great business idea, I recently started Business Brainstorm Sessions where you can get on a call with me for 45min and we can brainstorm your business ideas.

With my expertise, I can get to know your background and skills and easily see what skills you have that will translate well into business.

If you are interested, book a discovery call, I would love to hear from you!

Next Steps:

Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/stephgillies/discovery

Download your free Guide: 5 Steps to Start your Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

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