E290 | Entrepreneur Essentials PT1: Where to Start and Mistakes to Avoid

As a business owner, author, and someone who has gone through a career transition, I often get asked by others - “how did you do it?”

This simple question has paved the way for some of our most popular services at Art of Coaching - our Brand Builder live workshop and our group mentorship The Coalition - because there are so many things that go into the answer.  It’s a complex subject that requires so much more than the 10X Tips & Hacks you see all over social media.

However, there are some simple yet critical things that if you don’t get them right, nothing else matters. And those are the things I cover in today’s episode.  Specifically, I’ll speak on:

• How to get ruthlessly clear about what it is you do, establishing your niche (8:15)
• How to identify who your competitors are and aren’t (12:20)
• The start-up costs you’ll need to consider (20:20)
• The consequences of not owning your digital real estate (27:50)

Referenced Resources:

E193: What To Charge For Your Time & Expertise: A Deep Dive

Brand Builder

The Coalition

Clarity Webinar

Selfish Webinar

E259: Understanding and Overcoming Perfectionism

Free Download: How To Overcome Imposter Phenomenon

If this episode gave you useful information and you want more, we have you covered!  Sign up for our upcoming BRAND BUILDER WORKSHOP.  In Phoenix, AZ October 7th & 8th, 2023, this interactive event will give you access to myself and other members of the Art of Coaching team. We will give you the time, attention, and resources you need to vet your ideas and feel confident in the next steps you need to take to be successful.  You won’t get this kind of experience anywhere else so sign up today to get the results you're looking for!

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