Real Business Advice from Chloe Clark

Category: Entrepreneur

Building a Business, Business Strategy, Business Tips, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Starting a Business, Work Life Balance

April 1, 2026

Building Multiple Businesses at Once Leads to Failure

Another common mistake I see new entrepreneurs make is attempting to build multiple businesses at once. At first glance, having many ideas seems like a gift. Creativity is a strength. Vision is a strength. Innovation is a strength. But without direction, prioritization, and discipline, those strengths quickly become liabilities. The real issue is not having…
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March 13, 2026

My 2026 Business Book Reading List for Entrepreneurs

As an entrepreneur and mentor, I’m always looking for ways to continue learning and growing. Reading has been one of the most valuable tools in my journey, especially when it comes to understanding business strategy, marketing, leadership, and personal development. I created this 2026 Business Book Reading List to share some of the books that…
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March 6, 2026

How to Secure Press Features and Media Mentions

While professional PR firms can be effective, their fees, often ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars per month, can be unaffordable for small businesses and new entrepreneurs. Fortunately, DIY PR is a viable alternative. I have personally used these PR platforms and, through consistent pitching and engagement, have secured numerous press…
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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…