Confessions of a mumpreneur… my biggest mistakes in business

Normally, this podcast talks into the exciting world of Direct Selling; featuring incredible guests and chatting about Social Media, tech, and marketing strategies to supercharge your business. But guess what? Today, we're spicing things up and taking a slightly unusual detour! Over my nearly decade-long journey as a business owner, I've encountered valuable lessons through mistakes. Today, I want to share some of these insights, hoping it might spare you from similar pitfalls. As an entrepreneur and a woman, I've learned that the facade of having it all together is just that – a facade. In this episode, I'll candidly discuss five significant mistakes I've made. From the challenges of balancing business and motherhood to the misconception that successful entrepreneurs have it all figured out, I want you to know that you're not alone. Each day in business is a learning experience, and I am genuinely grateful for the privilege of connecting with incredible individuals like you. So, let's dive in and unravel some of these mistakes, hoping that my journey can resonate with yours and perhaps guide you through challenges you might be facing. Thank you for tuning in and being a part of this extraordinary journey.   We’ll be talking about: ➡ [0:00] Introduction ➡ [3:22] Mistake #1: No boundaries set  ➡ [3:46] Tip #1: A to Z technique ➡ [6:13] Pleasing everyone is pleasing no one ➡ [8:56] Create separation ➡ [17:21] Setting boundaries with clients ➡ [20:25] Mistake #2: Fear of delegation ➡ [21:20] Do, delegate, dump ➡ [25:53] Mistake #3: Chasing likes and trying to get everything right  ➡ [28:50] This is my journey ➡ [29:21] Knowing your why ➡ [32:50] Turning maybe into a must ➡ [34:30] Check out this interview with Keith Abraham ➡ [36:42] Mistake #4: Saying YES  ➡ [39:39] Final thoughts   Resources: ➡  Podcast episode with Keith Abraham - https://youtu.be/Nzjpua-7vOU   Quote: “I’m so successful in business because I hire people that are better than me at the task they do” - Richard Branson   Connect with Direct Selling Accelerator: ➡ Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/ ➡ Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DirectSellingAccelerator ➡ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Sam Hind’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/samhinddigitalcoach ➡ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Email us on: [email protected]   If you have any podcast suggestions or things you’d like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.