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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 11 MIN

298 - Are You Letting Small Things Hold You Back?

from Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business · host Monica Allen

In this episode, Monica reflects on powerful insights sparked by her conversation with Dr. Ashley Wood and her own 20+ years in business. She challenges how entrepreneurs view struggle, reminding listeners that growth often looks like uncertainty, discomfort, and real-time learning. From navigating financial ups and downs to building confidence and making decisions before feeling fully ready, she shares honest truths that many business owners experience but rarely talk about. This episode encourages entrepreneurs to shift their mindset, stay focused on what truly matters, and keep moving forward...one step at a time.Episode Quote: You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. ~ Zig ZiglarWhat you will learn in this episodeHow to move forward even when you don’t feel readyHow to stop overthinking small challenges in your businessHow to handle financial uncertainty with confidenceHow to design your business around your life and energyHow to strengthen your mindset to grow your businessEpisode Sponsor -  Zeus' Closet Use BOSS20 to save 20% on your orderHelpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own BossSign Up for the ⁠Level Up Living Newsletter⁠⁠KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM⁠⁠⁠Monica's FREE ebook⁠⁠: 11 Essential Secrets for Small Business SuccessGet your⁠ ⁠Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠⁠Ready to stop stumbling over small things and start building something great? Tune in now! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another entrepreneur on the journey.

In this episode, Monica reflects on powerful insights sparked by her conversation with Dr. Ashley Wood and her own 20+ years in business. She challenges how entrepreneurs view struggle, reminding listeners that growth often looks like uncertainty, discomfort, and real-time learning. From navigating financial ups and downs to building confidence and making decisions before feeling fully ready, she shares honest truths that many business owners experience but rarely talk about. This episode encourages entrepreneurs to shift their mindset, stay focused on what truly matters, and keep moving forward...one step at a time.Episode Quote: You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. ~ Zig ZiglarWhat you will learn in this episodeHow to move forward even when you don’t feel readyHow to stop overthinking small challenges in your businessHow to handle financial uncertainty with confidenceHow to design your business around your life and energyHow to strengthen your mindset to grow your businessEpisode Sponsor -  Zeus' Closet Use BOSS20 to save 20% on your orderHelpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own BossSign Up for the ⁠Level Up Living Newsletter⁠⁠KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM⁠⁠⁠Monica's FREE ebook⁠⁠: 11 Essential Secrets for Small Business SuccessGet your⁠ ⁠Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠⁠Ready to stop stumbling over small things and start building something great? Tune in now! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another entrepreneur on the journey.

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