8 lessons I’ve learned from 8 years in business

How long have you been in business? Whether it’s one month or 10 years, there’s one certainty. It’s a learning curve! 

In this episode of the Powerful Content Podcast, Mel Daniels shares personal and valuable insights from her eight-year business journey. Addressing topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of community, and embracing your true self, Mel provides practical advice aimed at helping entrepreneurs navigate their own paths.  

Mel covers eight key lessons including niching, the merits of seeking help early, recognising one's worth, and understanding that different phases in life are just seasons. 

Mel highlights the significance of authenticity, the reality behind social media, tackling imposter syndrome, and the power of collective impact. She also offers a bonus lesson about being open to future changes.  

 

Listen in as Mel shares from the heart. 

 

00:00 Introduction: The reality of business 

00:39 Welcome to The Powerful Content Podcast 

01:58 Celebrating eight years in business 

02:28 The journey from virtual assistant to content strategist 

04:12 Lesson 1: Niching is not forever 

06:06 Lesson 2: Get help before you're ready 

07:23 Lesson 3: You are worthy 

08:56 Lesson 4: It's a season 

10:21 Lesson 5: Be more you 

11:43 Lesson 6: Socials aren't real life 

12:45 Lesson 7: You can do the thing 

14:20 Lesson 8: It's about the we as much as the me 

15:37 Bonus lesson: Stay open and curious 

17:38 Conclusion: Embrace the power of your content 

 

Links mentioned in this podcast 

• My book: The Power of Content 
• My membership: The Content Effect 

 

If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love: 

• Episode 55 – Celebrating a year of podcasting 
• Episode 40 – Let go and celebrate! 

 

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