This is part 2 of my interview with Tina and in this episode we're going to chat about what it really takes to run a successful business. It's not just about following your passion or working hard, it's about treating your business like a business. We'll cover some key elements you need to focus on to make sure your business is thriving.
One thing we'll emphasize is that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to running a business. You need to tailor your strategies to fit your unique needs and goals. And don't forget to incorporate your personal non-negotiables into your plans, even when your external seasons change.
If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure about running your own business, don't worry. With the right mindset and strategies, you can make your business dreams a reality. Just like Tina, believe in yourself and know that you are worthy of success.
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**Tailoring successful business models [00:00:00]**
Discussion on the need to customize successful business models to fit individual needs and personal aspirations.
**Balancing personal life and business [00:00:56]**
Importance of incorporating personal goals and non-negotiables into business plans and making strategic changes to run a business successfully.
**Creating personal routines [00:03:17]**
Importance of creating personal routines in business to be present in other important aspects of life and avoid burnout.
**Understanding Sales [00:06:42]**
Importance of understanding sales psychology, building genuine connections, and focusing on serving and connecting with people rather than just selling.
**Treating Business Like a Business [00:10:29]**
Importance of treating a business like an actual business, starting with personal finances, and having a reverse engineered plan to understand revenue flow and necessary sales.
**External support and investments [00:13:12]**
Discussion on seeking external support to integrate internal awareness into business strategy, making investments to support passion and direction, and hiring to justify return on investment.
**Marrying internal and external strategies [00:14:06]**
Importance of marrying internal and external strategies to achieve success and fulfillment, trusting timelines, and doing things in a sustainable and fulfilling way.
**Visualizing and believing in oneself [00:16:53]**
Advice on visualizing what you want in life, believing in oneself, and repeating positive affirmations to maintain focus and motivation.
**Trusting the direction you're feeling [00:19:59]**
Trusting the spark in the back of your mind and not feeling pressured to make all the right choices today.