This submission took us on a journey back in time…a time when we closed something of our own down.

“I'm not sure. I want to continue my business. And I know you guys have talked about this, but please talk me through it.”

Our conversation explores our personal experience of business closure, emphasizing that shutting down a business is often a new beginning rather than an end…and yes, it’s hard to see that in the middle of it. We discuss the emotional challenges entrepreneurs face, such as shame and guilt, and encourage a mindset shift to view closure as a stepping stone for future opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

• As hard as it is in the moment, there will be goodness on the other side
• Understanding the emotional impact of closure
• You will absolutely piss some people off when you close and that’s on them

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The topic dreams are made of...market research!

Today, we share our insights from a submission,

"How do I know if there's a market for my product/service? Will people buy XYZ?

In true fashion, we share some very logical steps for conducting market research for your business idea, and yes, the book All In Start Up is mentioned because, duh!

And, of course, we also share our {unsolicited} thoughts on starting a business and how part of it is actually figuring yourself out.

Key Takeaways:

- Simple steps to conduct market research

- How even a half a step is a big freaking deal

- Do you even want to do it?

And, Jordi, if you didn't notice...we think your idea is solid!

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Buckle up, friends!

This one isn't exactly about business, but it also is.

Callie brought up a topic that, some may say, has become trending.

Mostly for women, and when we start coming into our 40s, and the conversation becomes…

"I'm tired. What am I doing with my life? I hate my career. Why did I pick what I picked? I went to school for this thing, and I got this degree, but it's not at all what I wanna do. Why did I do that? And, I can't start over. I'm at this place in my life where I can't start over. I only have 10 years till I retire or whatever it is. You know, 10, 15 years till I retire."

Key Takeaways:

• Where does this feeling come from?
• Who made up the scoreboard that we're using?
• Is self-worth something that's missing?

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