Welcome back to Aspiring Entrepreneur, the podcast for new and early-stage business owners who want to grow something meaningful, stay connected to their “why”, and build a business that feels right for them.

In this episode, Paul Culshaw and Tracey Parnell dig into a challenge every entrepreneur faces: how to tell the difference between a real opportunity and a shiny distraction.

The truth is, when you’re building a business, opportunities come at you from every angle, new ideas, new tools, new offers. But not every path is the right one for you.

So how do you know which clues to follow and which ones to leave behind?

Paul and Tracey share their key takeaways, personal stories, and practical advice to help you stay focused, make better decisions, and move your business forward without getting pulled in too many directions.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

➝ Why staying connected to your bigger vision matters when evaluating opportunities.
➝ How to pause, assess, and decide without rushing.
➝ The role of strategy, self-belief, and support systems in staying on track.
➝ Real stories of distractions we’ve faced and lessons learned.

Links and business mentoring support

➝ Book a discovery call with Paul:

https://www.paulculshaw.com/contact/

➝ Get instant access to 10 Secrets To Growing A Business.

A free, easy-to-follow guide designed to give you clear, actionable steps to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.

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We’ll see you next time on Aspiring Entrepreneur.