[TSE 58] Advice You Wish You Had When You Started Out in Business with Natalie Sisson

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As I’ve continued to grow my business and figure out this entrepreneurship thing, I often get asked by people who see what I’ve achieved this question: What got you started down the path of entrepreneurship?

They ask me what advice I’d have appreciated in my early days of entrepreneurship and what I wish I’d known before I started out, but more importantly in those formative 12-18 months in business.

These are the most critical in terms of establishing a solid foundation, understanding the principles of marketing, sales, financials and what makes for good business.

More importantly, those are the moments when you learn your real limits and how much hustle is required to build something that matters.

So I decided to spill all in this solo episode with just me, and you, talking about the life of an entrepreneur.

What you’ll learn in this episode with Natalie Sisson:

• Why self-belief is where it’s at and only you are standing in your own way
• Why mentors are so important and how to find and approach them
• The power of a mastermind to propel your business into the Universe and how to form one
• That perfectionism is nothing short of procrastination and how to avoid both
• How to recognise your non superhero powers, build a team and avoid burnout

Click on the play button at the top or download this in iTunes or on Stitcher Radio (and do not forget to leave a review as we might feature yours in the next show).

Even better pick up my completely free book on `How to Start a podcast that matters’ at suitcaseentrepreneur.com/free by leaving a short review on my podcast.

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Key sites, tools and resources mentioned in this podcast:

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill – must read book

The Suitcase Entrepreneur No #1 Bestseller on Amazon – another must read book!

25 Incredible Lessons Learned in Business – free Manifesto from yours truly

Virtual Staff Finder helps you find your perfect match for a one off setup fee and then you work with them independently from as little as US$400 per month full time!

25 Tasks You Can Outsource to a Virtual Assistant to Grow Your Business – TODAY! | Chris Ducker

Chrometa helps you become more productive as an entrepreneur by showing you exactly where you time goes.

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Finding new customers in a cost effective manner is the quite frankly the key to any successful online business.  The best way to do this is to allow your customers and community to promote your products and services for you.

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The result is you get more business, without any up front cost.

The team at LeadDyno have kindly offered my listeners a free 14-day trial to start building your new affiliate program. Visit suitcaseentrepreneur.com/leaddyno now.