I help entrepreneurs leapfrog over the typical potholes that derail most small businesses with inspiration, motivation, education, and support across a wide range of business topics drawn from over a decade of running my own business, teaching entrepreneurship for the City of New York, and coaching and consulting privately with dozens of women and minority small business owners. Honestly, why go it alone when help is an email away?
Changing It Up!
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I don't know about you, but I'm thinking pretty hard about what I want next year to look like for me. I'm asking myself, "How will next year differ from this year or last year? More importantly, what is going to make it different for me and my business?" You've probably heard the saying, "Old habits die hard." Man is that true. But, for change to occur things have to change. That means some old habits need to go so new ones can be cultivated and take root. Over the past several years, I've made great strides in learning to ask for help. It was something I was terrible at when I started my business. At some point, though, I knew I needed to make that change. So I took deliberate action to build that muscle. Does that mean I don't get nervous putting my ask out there? Heck no! I'm nervous right now because I'm about to ask for your help. However, I've found it helpful to ask myself a series of questions when the fear gets in the way of the progress I want to make. Here's what that looks like:
This way, I've got a little game plan if things don't go the way I hope. In all honesty, though, the worst thing rarely does happen. What's more likely is that I'm both relieved and surprised by what does. So what's my ask of you? Well, one big thing on my 2022 list is to teach more, speak more, and get out in front of more entrepreneurs (particularly women and BIPOC founders) to spread the knowledge of how to approach and implement good pricing strategies and build real profitability. And, I could really use your help with this. If you or someone you know brings in speakers, holds panels, or runs a podcast for entrepreneurs, I'd love an introduction. Feel free to share my media sheet with them (Lauren Fleshler-Media Sheet.pdf) And, thank you for hearing my ask and sharing it where appropriate. I appreciate it. And, more importantly, I truly appreciate you! If you've been holding on to an ask, now's the time to release it. Once you do, I have a feeling you'll be relieved and probably surprised by what happens next. Until next time, P.S - Missed last week's message of focusing on impact this giving season? Find it here. Your success is our strategy! |
Easily Said & Done
I help entrepreneurs leapfrog over the typical potholes that derail most small businesses with inspiration, motivation, education, and support across a wide range of business topics drawn from over a decade of running my own business, teaching entrepreneurship for the City of New York, and coaching and consulting privately with dozens of women and minority small business owners. Honestly, why go it alone when help is an email away?
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