Better Business #3: A guide to experience true Entrepreneurial Freedom

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Building a successful business requires a strategic approach that goes beyond the surface level of success. Success is subjective, and what might seem like a thriving business from the outside may not align with your personal definition of success. Success is not just about running or growing a business; it's about crafting a business that brings you freedom and fulfilment.

And no, you don’t have to wait until you have grown to a certain level or number to feel successful.

Your successful business requires intentional planning, clarity on personal goals, and the courage to make decisions that align with your vision. By diving deep into your entrepreneurial vision and regularly reassessing the impact on your energy and life, you can create a business that truly reflects the life you want for yourself.

So let’s dive into a couple of steps you can take to bring more alignment in your business.

1. Clarity on Personal Goals

To build a business that resonates with your life, start by gaining clarity on your personal goals.

That why I always start with the PERSON, the entrepreneur, when I work with my clients and not the business itself. We do a kick-off in which we dive into the Entrepreneurial Vision of the business owner I work with.

What do you truly want to achieve and why?
What free time, income, joy and even impact do you want to have?
What do you want your business to provide or do for you?

Consider the lifestyle you desire and how your business can facilitate that.

You must be honest with yourself about your vision. It is no one else’s and no, you don’t have to apologize for it or explain yourself.

2. Making Tough and Courageous Decisions

To realize what you want, there are some decisions you need to make, even if it means deviating from conventional paths, whatever conventional may be. This is where the true alignment with your vision takes place. What do you have to say NO to? What are you going to say YES to? You probably know it, but have you truly chosen? Are you going to actually do it?

Quitting my job while pregnant with my third to start my own business was a my courageous decision: scary and exciting at the same time in line with my vision.

To ease your mind a bit: know that most decisions we make can be changed again if you don’t like it in the end.

3. Assess your daily activities and business operations

A successful business shouldn't drain your energy or negatively impact your personal life.

Do you feel exhausted every day? Are you too caught up in nitty gritty activities you don’t like? Are you serving clients that make you feel resentful? Are your personal life and relationships suffering from the way you run your business? If so, then it's a sign that something needs to change in how you operate.

But also, is what you are doing helping you get closer to your goals of income, joy and the type of impact you want to make? Are you doing the right things? If not, you need to change your approach and strategy.

In the end unsustainable practices in your day-to-day will hinder long-term success.

Conclusion

To feel fulfilled and successful as a business owner, it is crucial to identify what is genuinely important for you in life and your business. Aligning your strategy and operations with your personal values and aspirations creates a business that not only thrives on the outside but also brings fulfillment and joy to you as the business owner.

Have you ever defined or clarified your vision to ensure your business does what you want it to?

If not, then in addition to this guide, you can consider checking out the Vision Workshop I hosted online in which I go deeper into your Entrepreneurial Foundation.

Whenever you're ready, there are 3 ways I can help you

Book your Free Strategy Session: If you are ready for a business that truly works for you and willing to spend an hour of your time to discover the opportunities I see for you, then Book your strategy session here.

Listen to the Bold Business Owners Podcast: In this podcast I am sharing tips, tricks and strategies to run and grow an aligned business with more ease. Listen in on Apple or on Spotify.

Work with me 1 on 1. Curious about my services and want to know more about how I can help you elevate your business with an effective strategy? Have all your questions answered by booking a Discovery Call with me.

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