13 Lessons in 13 Years of Business | Introducing CEO Mom Club
2. People come and go, and that’s okay. Embrace the lessons they brought into your life.
People are right for different seasons. And you can be grateful for what they were in those season. Sometimes you have to let people go that you love. Sometimes people leave and the relationship has to change. ITS FREAKING HARD. But it’s how it’s meant to be for everyone to grow on their path. Also with that I’ve learned, I am not for everyone. Not every client, not every listener, not every employee. That’s okay!
3. Set boundaries with your time – it’s crucial for your sanity.
When I started, I said yes to everything. Now I have specific hours for work. And even specific days I do specific things (Shoot, Coaching, Podcast). This protects my work time, my family time and sanity.
4. Don’t be afraid to take risks – there are endless possibilities for success.
There are so many ways to make money. If something fails, try something new. There are so many things I have tried, and pivoted in the last 13 years. Remember when I sold make up for crying out loud? It’s all a part of learning. Embrace it.
5. Learn how to duplicate yourself to handle the demands of your growing business.
When I started my photography business, it was just me. A photography business isn’t traditionally something you can duplicate or scale. My business exploded right around the time my second baby was born. I couldn’t keep up. So I tried to duplicate myself. And it worked. And we’ve kept growing.
6. Continuously expand your knowledge and mindset – investing in personal growth is essential.
I have a lot of fellow entrepreneur friends that struggle investing in conferences. I have grown leaps and bounds every time I attend a conference, invest in a course, coach or mastermind.
7. You have to spend money to scale
Ads, hiring, and outsourcing are necessary expenses if you want to grow.
8. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach – choose what resonates with you and your business.
You don’t have to do what that coach says. Or that class says. Or that book says. There is something that contradicts every single thing. Choose what feels right for YOU. There’s no “right way” to do things.
9. Automation is a game-changer
Make use of social media, email, and sales funnels.
10. Surround yourself with a group of fellow girl bosses – collaboration is key.
You’ll never fail if you keep showing up. Take baby steps to the goal very day.
12. Success doesn’t require a big budget – done is better than perfect.
You can be successful without the money/fluff. You don’t need a big production for your courses. You don’t need a recording studio for your podcast. You don’t need the fanciest gear, computer, apps. You don’t need a $1000 headshot shoot. DONE is better than perfect.
13. You can have your dream week every week – it’s possible to be an amazing mom and run a successful business.
Dream #1: Be a mom. Dream #2: Run a successful business. I get to have both I get to be the PTA mom, the classroom mom, build a team of mom bosses, travel, date my husband, coach other women, read, grow.It may not be everyone’s dream. But being home with my kids and building a killer business and community is mine.
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