Episode #251, Kat Clowes, March Consulting - What No One Is Telling You When Buy A Second Business

In this video, we are joined by Kat Clowes, the owner of March Consulting and Higher Scores Test Prep. Kat shares invaluable insights on the things she would avoid if given the opportunity to start over. She emphasizes the importance of embracing the unknown, as it can actually make your business stronger. Kat also discusses the challenges that come with transitioning during different times of the year, highlighting it as a potential landmine. She delves into the topic of the facade we often put up to hide our internal struggles, shedding light on the importance of addressing these issues. Additionally, Kat touches on the time-consuming process of merging a second business and the significance of overcoming imposter syndrome. If you're an entrepreneur or business owner, this video is a must-watch. Kat's experiences and advice provide valuable lessons and insights that can help you navigate the ups and downs of running a business. So grab a pen and paper, and get ready to take notes! 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Not Knowing What You're Going To Do Makes Your Business Stronger 13:20 What They Don't Tell You When Buy A Second Business To Merge With Your Own 22:57 Getting Permission From Mom And Dad 30:37 The Facade Hiding That We're Dying Inside 39:20 Final Thoughts: "The Tree Stump" 41:31 Credits / Dad Jokes Support small business owners, like you, celebrating BIG breakthroughs by supporting Small Business Celebration's Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/smallbusinesscelebration! As well as our sponsors for this episode: Oxley Pest Control: https://www.oxleypest.com and Mike Saba: https://msaba.watsonrealty.com today! #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesstips #smallbusinessidea #smallbusinessideas #smallbusinesstips #smallbusinesscelebration #smallbusinesscelebration #marcomgroup #homerunentertainment #oxleypest #mikesaba @smallbusinesscelebration @michaeliroberts Reach out to us at: https://smallbusinesscelebration.com Reach out to our guest at: https://mymarchconsulting.com and https://www.higherscorestestprep.com https://youtu.be/MNwB0T0NWBc Tags: business advice, starting over, unknown factor, business challenges, transitioning, internal struggles, merging businesses, imposter syndrome, entrepreneurship, business owner