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No one can really prepare you for entrepreneurship. It’s one of those jobs that you don’t ‘get it’ until you do it. so many life lessons along this wild journey and I’m grateful for each and every one of them.
A few things I’ve learned along the way:
It’s a lot of long days & late nights. No sees the hustle behind the scenes. No one, not even your own employees, will understand the time & attention to detail that you have poured into your business. You have to be ok working without a cheerleader. Be your own damn cheerleader and get disciplined.
The job is never ‘finished’ because there is always something to do. The contestant grind can become draining. Make sure you find pockets of time to recharge & be around the people who fill your cup. I always feel more creative after spending time with the ones I care about.
There is constant pressure to stay innovative and creative in order to stay relevant. This pressure can become overwhelming and sometimes point you in the wrong direction. Have a clear mission statement and know WHY you started your business in the first place. Don’t keep up with the Jone’s, stay clear and on brand for your company.
Create a space that you would want to work in. It’s important to take a step back and view your business through your employees eyes. Have you created an environment you would choose to work in even if you didn’t own it?
Stay grateful & hungry.
Here’s to all the doers & risk takers out there. Happy one year to my brick and mortar, my baby, my passion project, my home away from home! Ilysm