100. 10 Lessons from 10 Years in Business

In this 100th episode of Life After Corporate, I will share with you the top 10 lessons that I learned in my ten-year business journey. I emphasize the importance of choice and lifestyle balance, as well as the need to stick with a business model for at least two to three years in order to create demand. What is the importance of creating a warm network of supporters from your former corporate life, as well as learning how to create demand for your services? Learn more in this very practical episode.   [00:01 - 02:45] Opening Segment Life After Corporate podcast celebrates its 100th episode   [02:46 - 24:12] 10 Lessons from 10 Years in Business Lesson number 1: You have a right to choose when and where you work Lesson number 2: You won't get it right from the start Lesson number 3: Get help as soon as you can Lesson number 4: Test your ideas before you invest in them Lesson number 5: Why listening is your most important skill Lesson number 6: You need to be comfortable and natural about making and selling offers Lesson number 7: Trust your gut more than your head Lesson number 8: Embrace the hustle Lesson number 9: Build a legacy Lesson number 10: Be courageous and have faith   [24:13 - 29:16] Closing Segment Surround yourself with a powerful community Where are you in your entrepreneur journey? Know where you are strongly positioned for success and more by visiting: Launch Lab Business Assessment   SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs!  Get weekly tips on how to create more money and meaning doing work you love and be one of the many growing entrepreneurs in our community. CLICK HERE to join our private LinkedIn Group!  Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com   Resources Mentioned Episode 5 Top 3 Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make With Jane Wesman Episode 77 How to Choose the Right Business Coach Help a Reporter Out (HARO)   Tweetable Quotes   "There's no guarantee if you build it, they will come. This is a journey of constant discovery and reinvention." - Deb Boulanger "When you first get started, you'll either be full of naive, unbridled enthusiasm, or you'll be questioning your every move or chasing the next credential until you feel fully certified and fully able to put out your professional credential in your new profession." - Deb Boulanger