Navigating Loss and Building a Business

In this episode of Breaking Solo, Kristin Madeja shares her journey as a solopreneur, discussing the challenges she faced after losing her husband and how she found resilience in her work. She emphasizes the importance of defining a niche, utilizing essential tools, and seeking mentorship and community support. Kristin offers valuable advice for new solopreneurs, highlighting the need for savings and patience in building a business. She reflects on her growth and the lessons learned along the way, including the significance of understanding financials and the impact of having a coach.TakeawaysKristin's journey into solopreneurship was inspired by her husband.The loss of her husband created significant challenges in her business.Taking time to grieve and regroup was essential for her.She found motivation in the work she was setting up for herself.Defining a niche became crucial for her business success.Building a network and community support is vital for solopreneurs.Using tools like Trello and Google Calendar helps her stay organized.Mentorship has played a key role in her growth and success.Having savings is important for new solopreneurs.Implementing a profit-first mentality transformed her financial approach.Website kristinmadeja.comSocial Media Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinmadeja/