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93: 5 Lessons I've Learned in 5 Years of Being a Full-Time Business Owner
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly half of all businesses fail in the first five years. That's why I'm incredibly proud to be celebrating my fifth year in business in August 2023! To ring in this milestone anniversary, I'm looking back on my past five years in business and sharing five important lessons I've learned along the way. Thank you so much for your support and for being a part of my five-year business journey! Cheers to the next five years!
Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:
- Hear about the transformational impact that has resulted from knowing my numbers
- The importance of building relationships while building your business
- Why content marketing is such an important part of my business success
- The hardest lesson I've had to learn that has changed everything for me
Resources mentioned
Kelly Grace Photo - Profit First coach
My System for Keeping Track of the Numbers Behind My Business
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Get the Master Lead Magnet Idea List to Grow Your Own Email List Today
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