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Posting Isn’t Marketing: Why Social Media Might Be Draining You for Nothing

If you’re burning out trying to stay consistent on social media, you’re not alone—and you might be relieved to hear this: You may not need to post at all. Or at least, not nearly as much as you think. Because here’s the truth no one tells you: Posting is not the same as marketing.

Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Skillset

4 Steps to Make Your First $1000 in ANY Business

Ask most entrepreneurs what their first major win was—and they’ll tell you it wasn’t a massive launch or going viral. It was making that first $1,000. That first $1K is more than just money in the bank. It’s proof of concept. It’s clarity. It’s confidence. And most importantly? It’s momentum. But how do you actually get there?

Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Skillset

How I Achieved 80% Remission from clEDS, MCAS, LC, Hashimoto’s & More

I was diagnosed with over 30 health conditions: Hashimoto’s, Lyme, mold toxicity, heavy metal exposure, ADHD, scoliosis, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia—just to name a few. Here’s what’s made the biggest difference.

Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Skillset

How I Made 2.6 Million Despite Chronic Illness

If you’re navigating business while managing health conditions, neurodivergence, or just… life, this post is for you.

Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Skillset

Replace 12 Subscriptions With Only 2 Business Tools

As business owners, we have two main ways to make more money: increase revenue or increase profit margins. While it’s essential to focus on earning more, it’s equally important to reduce unnecessary expenses. One way to do that is by swapping costly subscriptions for more efficient, cost-effective tools.

Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Skillset

You’re Not Overwhelmed – You’re Overcomplicating It

If your business to-do list looks more like a CVS receipt, and every single task feels urgent, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth that most entrepreneurs miss: Not everything that feels important is important. And if you don’t learn how to prioritize correctly, you’ll end up working constantly—with very little to show for it.

Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Skillset

7 Things To Do in Your First Week of Business (So You Don’t Lose Your Mind)

So… you’re starting a business. First off, congrats! Starting a business is exciting, empowering, and maybe just a tiny bit overwhelming. If you’re feeling the pressure of wanting to get everything right out of the gate, take a deep breath—I’ve got you.

Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Skillset

Why So Few Women “Make It” in Business—And Why That Doesn’t Have to Be You

There is a stat that’s been floating around a lot online: Only 12% of female-owned businesses ever make it to $100K in annual revenue. Only half of those reach $250K. And just 2% hit the million-dollar mark. Yikes, right? But here’s the thing: while those numbers are true, they’re not the whole truth.

Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Skillset

10 Things You Must Do Before Starting Your Business

Everybody wants to make starting a business sound easy—just throw up a website, start an IG account, and the clients will come flocking in. But behind those simple steps are dozens of decisions you need to figure out first.

Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Skillset

From Welfare to Millionaire: What I Did To Build From Rock Bottom

I’ve never fully told my story, so here it is…how I went from rock bottom (drugs, teen pregnancy, welfare, depression, abuse, and more) to building a life, family, and marriage I love. Over time, not overnight.

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Tag: small business

4 Steps to Make Your First $1000 in ANY Business

How I Achieved 80% Remission from clEDS, MCAS, LC, Hashimoto’s & More

How I Made 2.6 Million Despite Chronic Illness

Replace 12 Subscriptions With Only 2 Business Tools

You’re Not Overwhelmed – You’re Overcomplicating It

7 Things To Do in Your First Week of Business (So You Don’t Lose Your Mind)

Why So Few Women “Make It” in Business—And Why That Doesn’t Have to Be You

10 Things You Must Do Before Starting Your Business

From Welfare to Millionaire: What I Did To Build From Rock Bottom

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Gain Time, Boost Sales, and Grow With Confidence By Fixing These 5 Mistakes