294: 10 problems every entrepreneur faces and how to fix them

In this empowering episode, Tina Tower takes listeners through the 10 universal problems that every entrepreneur faces—no matter where they are on their journey. More importantly, she offers clearly actionable steps for overcoming each obstacle, helping you to anticipate and navigate the challenges that are simply part of the entrepreneurial “game.”

Tina breaks down everything from the struggle to clarify your vision and inconsistent sales, to overcoming fears around visibility and burnout from trying to do it all yourself. You’ll finish this episode with a renewed mindset, practical strategies, and encouragement to treat business as a series of solvable challenges—and maybe even learn to enjoy the process!

Key Topics Covered:

1. No Clear Vision
   Many entrepreneurs are flying by the seat of their pants. Tina shares how crucial it is to define your version of success and reverse-engineer the path to get there.

2. Poor Time Management
   Being busy ≠ being productive. Use ruthless prioritization and weekly planning to stay focused on high-impact tasks—those that bring joy, enhance customer experience, or make you money.

3. Inconsistent Sales
   Avoid “feast or famine” cycles by building predictable sales systems. Balance launches with evergreen marketing efforts and build your email list continuously.

4. Weak Financial Controls
   Know your numbers! Regularly monitor revenue, expenses, and the sources of your income. Use targets and cash flow forecasting to avoid surprises.

5. Fear of Visibility
   Fear often stands between you and growth. Start small with visibility—like Instagram stories—and build your courage through practice, focusing on who you serve rather than yourself.

6. Undercharging for Services
   Price based on the value and transformation you provide—not your time or number of lessons. Align your pricing with your confidence and competitor analysis.

7. Hiring Challenges
   Don’t hire too early or too late. Systemize and outsource tasks thoughtfully, and aim to hire people who can take full ownership of their responsibilities.

8. Shiny Object Syndrome
   Stay focused! Resist the urge to constantly pivot. Rinse and repeat your core offers at least three times before considering a major change.

9. Not Enough Thinking Time
   Schedule regular “CEO” thinking time to evaluate what’s really moving the needle and to course-correct as needed.

10. Trying to Do it All Alone
    Building a support system—both in your business and at home—is essential for sustainability. Delegate, automate, and eliminate wherever possible.

Business will always present new challenges, but every obstacle is 100% solvable when you approach problems as opportunities to level up. Accept these challenges as part of the entrepreneur’s journey, and remember: enjoy the process!

 

Resources & Mentions:

• Monday.com (for dashboards & finance tracking)

• Tim Ferriss, The 4-Hour Workweek (on automating, delegating, eliminating)

• Pareto Principle (80/20 rule)

 

Where to find Tina:

Her Empire Builder: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_tower/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@herempirebuilder