I’m here to help you stress less, level up your technology and grow your business!
So you don’t have to eat all the chocolate. Unless you want to…
The Journey of a Business Owner
If you’re new to the entrepreneurship world, the following steps on the journey to business success may offer some help or lighten the mood.
#1 – Remember, It’s a Journey – Not a Destination
There’s a lot of sensationalism out there about “Hustling” or being a “Boss Babe” or “Girl Boss.” So, here’s a little dose of reality. ⠀
I 🤦🏻♀️had completely underestimated the emotional, mental, and physical challenges that I would face in becoming my own boss. ⠀
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I learned the journey takes a lot of time, patience, determination, and a community.
#2 – Invest in Your Business Along the Way
🤑Invest in your business by investing in yourself. Get a coach, go to therapy, go to workshops, read books, get involved with like-minded people… to name a few. ⠀
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🔨Get out of the DIY hustle mindset and get support instead. ⠀
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Don’t be cheap with your dreams. Invest wisely in education, professional help, time, patience, and a community of others who will encourage you to 💇🏻♀️comb your hair, wipe off the slept-in mascara 👀, and put on fresh lipstick 💄.
#3 – Give yourself permission to go slow and get help carrying the load
The biggest lesson that I have learned is that it takes time to build a brand. You can’t rush it. If you try to rush your work, networking, and marketing, it will feel like you’re carrying a 100-pound bag of squashes (literally, see this poor guy above.)
Work with someone who can help you carry some of the load. Can someone lend him a hand, please?!
#4 – Set your feet on a firm foundation
Invest money and time in courses, coaching, or studying books. Listen to Podcasts and learn what others are doing in your industry. Join networking or community groups where people are there to learn, not just pass out business cards.
Invest your time upfront in planning and learning, or eventually, you’ll end up investing while you’re in the middle of a tough season, and you’re running out of time. Start with your feet set on a firm foundation.
A Baking Set for a fellow baker!
My most favorite set that I ever made! How cute is the muffin tin? You’ll see my watermark “CM” in the photo. At one time, I was known as “Cookie Mary.”
A 50th birthday party set
I really enjoyed making the shoes and purses, probably because I love to buy shoes and purses.
The Heart and Brain set
These were made for the Audacious Faith community First Friday Gathering.
My inspiration is from Mark 12:30 New International Version (NIV)
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.