Business, Breakdowns, and Breakthroughs: Why It's Okay When Things Don’t Go to Plan
Release Date: 10/01/2024
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Business, Breakdowns, and Breakthroughs: Why It's Okay When Things Don’t Go to Plan
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Ever feel like life's throwing you curveballs while you're trying to keep your business running smoothly? In this episode, I'm getting real about my recent adventures (and misadventures) – from exciting opportunities to unexpected floods and even a motorway mishap. I'll also be sharing why it's okay when things don't go to plan and some very exciting changes coming to the "Being a Business Owner" podcast over the next few weeks. Tune in and let's embrace the "chaos" to keep moving forward together! In this week's episode, I discuss; • The recent events that led to a brief podcast...
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In this episode, I'm getting real about my recent adventures (and misadventures) – from exciting opportunities to unexpected floods and even a motorway mishap. I'll also be sharing why it's okay when things don't go to plan and some very exciting changes coming to the "Being a Business Owner" podcast over the next few weeks.
Tune in and let's embrace the "chaos" to keep moving forward together!
In this week's episode, I discuss;
• The recent events that led to a brief podcast hiatus, including filming opportunities, travel mishaps, and health challenges
• Changes to the podcast format, moving to a bi-weekly schedule with two segments per episode
• The importance of adapting and pivoting in business when things aren't working
• A personal anecdote about stopping regular nail appointments and how it relates to taking control in business
• The value of being honest about changes in life and business, and not being afraid to do things differently
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