Episode 1099- The Power of Showing Up Nervous

Today, we are diving deep into what it truly means to be fearless—whether you're launching a business, standing up to the local government, or just trying to live a sustainable life.

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Main Topic: Fearless Living – The Two Sides of "Go For It"

We are talking about two forms of courage today: Professional Courage (to launch and critique) and Personal Courage (to be vulnerable and stand up).

1. The Courage to Launch and Critique: The Farm-to-Table AAR

The Farm-to-Table Dinner was a huge "Go For It" moment. The real courage is in the fearless honesty of the After Action Review (AAR): Is this financially viable? $155 - 13/hour

The Diagnostic Tool: The Homestead Revenue Stack

We put the Dinner through our Homestead Revenue Stack to analyze where it sits and what it needs to succeed.

• The Dinner sits primarily in the Service Layer (Dinner/Class).

AAR Findings & Action Plan

• Logistics Check: Reality vs. plan mismatch. Example: "Sunset on paper vs. Sunset in the holler (30 min BUBBLE)."

• Venue Needs: The oven/stove at BC needs an upgrade.

• Experience Flow: Need better arrival/mingling flow.

• Financial Fixes: We need to Price up, increase numbers at the dinner,  and rely on Upsells.

• Opportunity: There is an opportunity for a premium cherry add-on for the dinner service.

• Action: Get the chef on the wild edible walk (to enhance the product layer).

• Action: If connected to a Farm-to-Table meal delivery service, that would be amazing.

2. The Courage to Stand Up and Be Vulnerable: Local Politics

Sometimes "Go For It" means stepping outside your established comfort zone for a cause greater than your business.

• The Event: Giving public testimony in front of county officials.

• The Experience: I got nervous! My voice sounded emotional instead of my usual assertive self.

• The Takeaway: The vulnerability made the testimony more powerful. Being involved in important local matters is one of the few ways we can truly make a difference for our communities, food freedom, and farmers.

Bringing it Home: Your Challenge to Go For It

Courage is action, not the absence of fear. Don't wait until you're "ready."

• 1. Fearlessly Audit a Project: Go For It and audit a side hustle or homestead project using a framework like the Revenue Stack. Be honest about where you need to price up, fix it, or drop it.