51. 6 Years in Business: My Mistakes + Triumphs

WOC and Allies: Business and Career Realtalk

My business has survived another trip around the sun! Will you join me in this episode to celebrate six years in business?

My anniversary gift to you is a look under the hood of my business. You know we keep it real here, so I’m sharing the triumphs and the flops, including the $30,000 mistake I made when I first started… yikes. You’ll also hear my tips for creating more revenue, building the life you want, and leading your legacy.

I’m excited to share my wins with you, but if you want to hear all of my juiciest mistakes, be sure to stay tuned to the end.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• My biggest triumphs and mistakes in the last six years
• How I’ve learned to define success for myself
• Why you should diversify your income stream

Tune in to hear me spill the tea and find out what my most valuable business lessons have been so far!

Show notes are always available at elainelou.com/podcast/51.

Resources Mentioned:

Episode 23: Get Clients With Ease Through Referrals and Renewals: https://elainelou.com/blog/get-clients-with-ease-through-referrals-and-renewals/

Episode 11: Identity Crisis? How to Quit or Realign Your Business or Career With Your Life: https://elainelou.com/blog/identity-crisis-how-to-quit-or-realign-your-business-or-career-with-your-life/

Thoughtful Organizing: https://www.thoughtfulorganizing.com/

Episode 16: Accessible Money & Advice for Your BIPOC Business with Accion Opportunity Fund: https://elainelou.com/blog/accessible-money-advice-for-your-bipoc-business-with-accion-opportunity-fund/

Episode 48: Smackdown: Marketing vs. Systems vs. Strategy – Which One Do You Need? with Monica Schrock and Juliana Wise: https://elainelou.com/blog/smackdown-marketing-vs-systems-vs-strategy-which-one-do-you-need/

Episode 24: 5 Years in Business: The Good, the Bad + My Business Predictions: https://elainelou.com/blog/5-years-in-business/

My bookkeeper and tax accountant, Evolved Finance (let them know I referred you): https://evolvedfinance.com/

My financial advisor, Urban Wealth Management: https://www.urbanwm.com/

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