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Have you ever had someone copy parts of your business? Or worse… have you ever been the one copying? In today’s episode, I’m diving into copying: why I think people do it, my experience being on both sides of it, and how I handle the issue now. Plus, an important reminder that building a successful business requires being authentically yourself. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.


This episode is brought to you by More Money, Less Burnout, a 14-day business reset. Each day includes short audios plus one tiny action step to help you create more income, better boundaries, and some breathing room in your business. Grab the free reset today! 


Review the Show Notes: 

Why people copy (0:51)

Most copycats don’t think they’re copycats (3:28)

I have copied and been copied (4:10)

Do you say something when you’re being copied? (8:45)

The deeper impact from being copied (11:06)

How copying someone else actually hurts you (13:00)

Your brand needs YOU (18:31)


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More Money, Less Burnout: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-reset


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Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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