The Day I Faced a Shotgun (And What It Taught Me About Business)

Growing up with a mum who battled bipolar disorder taught me one crucial lesson early: I had to rely on myself. While other kids were playing, I was managing daily routines, providing emotional support and stepping into the role of the responsible adult. While still in highschool I had moved out of home and got a distress call from my mum. She was married to a man who was no good and I knew I had to act. I drove over there, packed her bags and took her to a safe house to escape domestic violence. Terrifying? Absolutely. But even at that young age, I realised that if I didn't take charge, no one else would. Years later, this lesson was cemented into my professional life as well. Despite being repeatedly told by an old boss that I was terrible at sales (gee, thanks) I realised I needed to re-write that narrative. If I was starting my own business, I couldn’t afford to believe that I was terrible at sales. It was up to me to make it happen.Having a community is amazing and it’s great to have support, but at the end of the day, you need to do the work. You’ve gone into business to create freedom, choice and generate revenue - so go out and make it happen.Emma McQueen:WebsiteFor a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/