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3 Lessons I’ve Learned About Building a Business From Scratch and How To Not Go Broke Investing
I’ve been building my health coaching practice since 2020 and have invested tens of thousands of dollars into various business programs and 1:1 coaches.
Since becoming a coach, I haven’t been without my own coach. At the beginning of my journey I got into $30,000 of of debt, which I’m still pulling myself out of, because I threw money at (almost) anyone who claimed they could help me. There were numerous months I saw multiple coaches each week, sometimes 4, while at the same time taking courses that also offered group coaching. I’ve learned quite a bit about what works for me and what doesn’t, and I’m hoping some of my lessons can help you too.
Lesson 1: Invest with Discernment. As an early business owner, I was hungry to succeed, so I’ve had to learn to monitor my emotions before I invest. Every year was deemed the year “I’d make it!” Anytime I resonated with a coach or program, I paid for it with my credit card immediately. I gave my power away to each coach or course that I thought would make me successful. The truth is that only I can make myself successful, resources only help.
People are good at selling themselves, and I was an easy sale, so I’ve had to learn discernment. If I resonate with a program, I sleep on it for days or…
