Being an entrepreneur means you have complete control over your business, the direction you travel, the clients you work with, the hours you work.
But yet you are working with clients that annoy you, working longer hours than you wanted to – but you tell yourself “at least it is for me and not someone else”
When I got made redundant, I went from being employed doing a job, to doing the exact same thing as a freelancer. Not taking a second to consider if that was the right move. And I made great money but honestly wasn’t happy. And I see this now with my clients as I help them create a business they love.
When clients start the program and in the first 4 weeks, we work about changing this mindset and setting out exactly the business you want to have.
My current group of clients are learning that listen to their heart and building a business that brings them happiness and energy is the best option. And while some changed their business ideas on the journey, they have all settled back to the same starting point, but with a deeper understanding of how to really make a living doing what they love.
Now the steps are simple, the process of really answers them might not be! But I am going to tell you what I tell them.
Here are the questions you need to answer about your business:
CUSTOMER:
- Which clients to do you absolutely love working with and why (if none is the answer that is fine)
- Who would you love to spend all your working time with and why?
- Who can you help from a place of knowledge and experience
PRODUCT:
- What do you currently offer?
- What would you love to offer?
- What could you offer to the people that are the answer of question 3 above?
If you are struggling with the customer and product questions you can watch my free three part mini-series – https://mailchi.mp/clarkelearning.co.uk/epic-mini-series
SCALE:
- What amount of money to you want to earn in your business?
- What needs to change to really grow your income without growing your expenses?
- What gaps do you have in your knowledge, skills and team to achieve your goal?
If you are struggling with the scale questions you can download my e-book – https://mailchi.mp/clarkelearning.co.uk/e-book
Once you work to unlock these elements it becomes much easier to align your business and your heart. You will feel more driven and have your purpose to achieve your goals. Your business will grow from strength to strength.
And once you see the value you can add, you will be able to step into the leadership place that the world needs you to hold. It is so important that as entrepreneurs we step up, leader in our industries and show others how to succeed.
You heart knows exactly what you should be doing, but you need to be silent and listen to what it has to say.