Category: Entrepreneur

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March 1, 2026

How to Get Your First 10 Paying Clients

Getting your first 10 paying customers can feel overwhelming. For most entrepreneurs, especially those starting their first business, it is one of the hardest milestones to reach. Despite what you may see online, it rarely happens overnight. Social media, YouTube, and business influencers often make client acquisition sound effortless. In reality, landing your first customers…
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February 25, 2026

What YouTubers Aren’t Telling You About Entrepreneurship

There is a foundational principle, rooted in both the Bible and the observable natural world, that applies to business, whether or not one holds religious beliefs: the principle of seed time and harvest. This principle governs how growth works. Nothing produces results instantly, and nothing meaningful matures without first going through a process. Entrepreneurship is…
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February 1, 2026

Why Candle Brands Struggle With Wholesale (and How to Fix It)

Many product-based business owners unintentionally limit their growth because they are pricing their products for online retail only. When wholesale, private label, and white-label opportunities aren’t considered from the beginning, entire revenue streams are left on the table. This happens most often when business owners focus on maximizing margin per item and, in some cases,…
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January 17, 2026

Stop Selling Authenticity and Start Selling What Works

As we step into a new year, it’s time to address the elephant in the room, one that has quietly shaped how many entrepreneurs build and market their businesses. For years, business owners have been misled about what customers truly want. I’ve decided to be the one to say it plainly. As a business mentor,…
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January 2, 2026

Level Up Your Business: 10 Books to Read in 2026

With the new year comes fresh ideas and strategies to help you outperform last year. Whether you are already running a business or considering leaping into entrepreneurship, it is vital to research your industry and seek out reliable educational resources. And I do not mean spending hours watching YouTube videos or following social media content…
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October 29, 2025

Holiday Sales Strategy: How to Boost Revenue

The holiday season can be a major revenue boost for many businesses, especially after months of slow sales and low visibility. It is also the time when companies spend lots on advertising, trying to get in front of as many buyers as possible. Many small business owners feel pressured to pour every last dollar into…
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October 15, 2025

What Planting Seeds in Your Business Truly Means

It was gardening that first taught me how business really works. Over the years of planting from seed and tending to edible plants, I’ve seen countless parallels between growing food and building a business. Both require patience, consistency, and faith in the process. In this post, I want to share a fresh perspective on running…
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September 1, 2025

Why Being ‘Busy’ Won’t Get You Clients or Sales

One of the biggest reasons many entrepreneurs struggle to make progress is that they stay busy rather than being truly productive. Being busy may feel like you’re accomplishing something, but often it’s just a distraction from the work that actually moves your business forward. Here are some common signs that you’re staying busy instead of…
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August 1, 2025

The Real Reason Social Media Isn’t Growing Your Business

If you’ve been told that Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok are the best places to sell your products or services, you’re not alone. It’s a popular narrative—after all, millions of people use those platforms daily. However, if you’re investing time and money in social media ads and posting, yet still not seeing tangible results, you’re not…
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July 5, 2025

How to Build Visibility and Credibility in a Bad Economy

In times of economic uncertainty, business owners are often forced to do more than maintain the status quo—they must innovate. If you’re navigating today’s unpredictable landscape, now is the time to think strategically about how to position your business for long-term success. Whether you’re looking to retain current customers, attract new leads, or strengthen your…