19 min
Ep. 19 - Going Through Hard Times As a Business Owner The Rhea Whitney Podcast
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- Entrepreneurship
Going Through Tough Times As a Business Owner
Running a business is no walk in the park, and tough times are an inevitable part of the journey for most entrepreneurs. Things that entrepreneurs face in their personal lives may trickle down and pour into their professional development and business lives. This could include feelings of anxiety, fear, self-doubt, and even despair. Tough decisions such as laying off staff, cutting costs, or making changes to your product or service that you are not happy about can be agonizing and leave you feeling conflicted. Declining sales, increasing costs, and difficulty securing funding can also create immense pressure and uncertainty. All these tough times are universal and inevitable, and learning how to manage and navigate them is essential for smooth business growth.
In this episode of the Rhea Whitney Podcast, Rhea discusses three tips on managing tough times as a business owner and seeing the results you want. She encourages us to give ourselves the space and grace we would do to a friend. You must also prioritize yourself by taking some time to be quiet and alone and pour into yourself mentally and emotionally daily, even for a few minutes. This helps you to shift your mind and manage your thoughts and emotions.
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro and what’s in for you in this episode
[01:45] How personal life can impact professional and business development
[04:16] Prioritize yourself
[08:33] Give yourself grace
[11:20] Pour into your mental, emotional, and spiritual health daily
[15:12] Going through hard times is inevitable
[16:40] Bonus tip
[18:40] Wrap up and end of the show
Standout Quotes:
“Things that entrepreneurs face in their personal lives trickle down and pour into their professional development and business life.”- Rhea [01:45]
“The better you get at controlling your emotions and thoughts, the better you will become at showing up in your business and getting the results that you want.”- Rhea [02:04]
“Business owners naturally pour from their cups to others. We will do no good to others if our cup is empty.” - Rhea [18:21]
“You are not alone in going through tough times as a business owner. How you come out of the situation depends on how well you take care of yourself.”- Rhea [18:40]
“You don’t have to always appear strong during challenging times. Feel the feelings. There will be some weak moments. Give yourself the grace as you would give to a friend.”- Rhea [20:34]
Ready to make your dream a reality?
Here's the link to the FHTP program: https://fhtp.rheawhitney.com/
Stay Connected
Learn more about me here: https://rheawhitney.com/
Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/RheaWhitney/
Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RheaWhitneyPhotography
Going Through Tough Times As a Business Owner
Running a business is no walk in the park, and tough times are an inevitable part of the journey for most entrepreneurs. Things that entrepreneurs face in their personal lives may trickle down and pour into their professional development and business lives. This could include feelings of anxiety, fear, self-doubt, and even despair. Tough decisions such as laying off staff, cutting costs, or making changes to your product or service that you are not happy about can be agonizing and leave you feeling conflicted. Declining sales, increasing costs, and difficulty securing funding can also create immense pressure and uncertainty. All these tough times are universal and inevitable, and learning how to manage and navigate them is essential for smooth business growth.
In this episode of the Rhea Whitney Podcast, Rhea discusses three tips on managing tough times as a business owner and seeing the results you want. She encourages us to give ourselves the space and grace we would do to a friend. You must also prioritize yourself by taking some time to be quiet and alone and pour into yourself mentally and emotionally daily, even for a few minutes. This helps you to shift your mind and manage your thoughts and emotions.
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro and what’s in for you in this episode
[01:45] How personal life can impact professional and business development
[04:16] Prioritize yourself
[08:33] Give yourself grace
[11:20] Pour into your mental, emotional, and spiritual health daily
[15:12] Going through hard times is inevitable
[16:40] Bonus tip
[18:40] Wrap up and end of the show
Standout Quotes:
“Things that entrepreneurs face in their personal lives trickle down and pour into their professional development and business life.”- Rhea [01:45]
“The better you get at controlling your emotions and thoughts, the better you will become at showing up in your business and getting the results that you want.”- Rhea [02:04]
“Business owners naturally pour from their cups to others. We will do no good to others if our cup is empty.” - Rhea [18:21]
“You are not alone in going through tough times as a business owner. How you come out of the situation depends on how well you take care of yourself.”- Rhea [18:40]
“You don’t have to always appear strong during challenging times. Feel the feelings. There will be some weak moments. Give yourself the grace as you would give to a friend.”- Rhea [20:34]
Ready to make your dream a reality?
Here's the link to the FHTP program: https://fhtp.rheawhitney.com/
Stay Connected
Learn more about me here: https://rheawhitney.com/
Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/RheaWhitney/
Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RheaWhitneyPhotography
19 min