EP86 - Challenges and Lessons of 2023 in Business

In this episode, Sarah Thomson reflects on the year 2023 and shares her experiences and lessons learned. She discusses the challenges she faced, such as losing a six-figure government contract and the impact it had on her business revenue. Despite these setbacks, Sarah was able to grow her business by 6% through hard work and determination.

Sarah also talks about the importance of setting boundaries with clients and learning to say no to requests that don't align with her business goals. She shares her experiences of saying yes to things she had no business doing and the lessons she learned from those situations.

Additionally, Sarah discusses the value of networking and connecting with other entrepreneurs. She shares her decision to run co-working days and the benefits she gained from them. She also emphasizes the importance of reviewing and evaluating your business regularly to identify areas for improvement and growth.

Key Takeaways:

1. Set boundaries with clients and prioritize self-care.
2. Say no to requests that don't align with your business goals.
3. Focus on networking and connecting with other entrepreneurs.
4. Regularly review and evaluate your business to identify areas for improvement.