38: Hard Truths & Big Wins: Reflections on My First Year as an Entrepreneur

"Trust your gut & trust your intuition."

As we round out Q4, my mind naturally reflects on the past year and all that I've accomplished. This year in particular, was my first year as a business owner being truly on my own. It seemed like the perfect time to share some of the hard lessons I learned through some of the challenges of this first year. As a first-time business owner, with no previous business experience, I felt called to share these lessons with you, in case it helps any of you out. Whether you are thinking of starting your own business, already own your own business, or maybe you are a seasoned business owner -- there is something that you will get out of this episode. 

Key Takeaways:

• This first year in business has been a huge success.
• Trust your gut and trust your intuition.
• Your mindset can literally drag your business down.
• You have to be willing to advocate for your business.
• Don't settle for less than what your business is worth.
• You need to be supporting other business owners.
• Know your worth as a business owner.

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