Ep #116 Lessons in Entrepreneurship: What I Wish I Knew Sooner

Entrepreneurship is a journey of growth, and some of the biggest lessons come through experience—sometimes painful, sometimes costly, but always valuable. In this episode, I’m sharing three key mistakes I made in business and how learning from them transformed the way I work, lead, and grow.

 

If you’ve ever taken things too personally, struggled with showing up as the face of your business, or found hiring and leadership to be a challenge, you’re not alone. These lessons aren’t just about avoiding pitfalls, they’re about stepping into a more confident, effective, and purpose-driven version of yourself as an entrepreneur.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🔹 Why taking things personally in business can hold you back- and how to shift your perspective.

🔹 The power of authenticity- why hiding behind your business name could be limiting your growth.

🔹 Staffing struggles and leadership lessons- from hiring mistakes to the cost of avoiding tough conversations.

🔹 The danger of leading with emotion instead of clarity- and how to make decisions that serve your business.

 

Key Moments:

•[02:15] The mistake of taking things personally—how I let supplier rejections and customer frustrations affect me.

•[08:40] Hiding behind the brand—why I avoided showing up as the face of my business and how authenticity changed everything.

•[13:55] Leadership and staffing—how transitioning from a solopreneur to managing a team revealed my blind spots.

•[18:30] The cost of delaying tough decisions—why not firing fast enough cost me financially and emotionally.

•[23:10] Final takeaways—how to avoid these mistakes and lead with confidence.

 

The Takeaway:

Mistakes are part of the process, but they don’t have to define your journey. The key is to learn, adapt, and move forward with wisdom.If you’ve found yourself in any of these situations, know that growth is always possible when you make intentional shifts.

 

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Remember: Entrepreneurship isn’t about getting it perfect—it’s about growing, adjusting, and staying true to your purpose. Keep going, and keep living from the inside out. 💛

 

🎧 Thanks for listening!