Unfiltered Entrepreneur by Ashli Pollard - Business Tips for Digital Service Based Founders and Agencies Team AP Consulting

Major news and also HI I MISS YOU SO MUCH

Sometimes being a business owner is a realllllll gut punch.

Also big news at the end 💪🏽

What is the state of entrepreneurship today? Jessica Freeman, founder of Jess Creatives, took a survey of 200 business owners and came up with some surprising insights. This groundbreaking study sheds light on various aspects such as email marketing effectiveness, the use of CRM and project management tools, the prevalence of solopreneurship, revenue realities, and the degree of team support in small businesses. With insights derived from analyzing dozens of responses, we get into what surprised us most and what we analyze as the actual state of online entrepreneurship, the challenges of scalability vs. client acquisition, and the stark differences between perceived financial success and the reality for most entrepreneurs. Trust us, this data is going to leave you with more knowledge of what others are doing right and what everyone could improve on.



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00:00 — Introducing Jess Creatives

02:17 — Collecting the Data

07:58 — Business Trends

14:36 — The Type & Size of Business

18:26 — Revenue

22:42 — Website Hosting & Platforms

25:01 — Email Marketing

29:30 — Task Management Software & Most Used Platforms

34:55 — Top Lead Source

37:30 — Email Marketing

44:23 — Longterm Goals

47:00 — Major Takeaways & Analysis



Resources:

✦ Jess Creatives Blog “From Revenue to Tools: What 200 Business Owners Have to Say About Running a Business in 2024”

✦ Jess Creatives Website

✦ Jess Creative YouTube @JessCreatives818

✦ Jess’s IG

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We are shifting the focus from traditional business growth strategies to the pivotal role of mastering one's mindset in entrepreneurship. In order to be successful, we have to put time into the emotional and mental challenges that come with running a business. So I’m going to share personal insights and experiences on how I overcame my mindset blocks. We’re tackling things like imposter syndrome, prioritization issues, and the fear of failure. Highlighting the importance of therapy, resilience, and giving ourselves grace, I’ll also get into strategies for staying true to who you are, managing tasks effectively using tools like the Eisenhower matrix, and the benefits of creating a supportive community through outsourcing. If you need to navigate your mindset as an entrepreneur, this episode will help you create a balanced life where business success and personal fulfillment coexist.

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00:00 — Welcome to the Unfiltered Entrepreneur
00:37 — The Importance of Mastering Your Mind in Entrepreneurship
01:50 — Therapy, Overcoming Mindset Blocks, and Imposter Syndrome
06:01 — Building Resilience and Trust in Your Business
07:25 — The Strategic Benefits of Outsourcing
09:45 — Prioritization and Productivity Hacks for Entrepreneurs
13:55 — Creating Your Own Set of Business Rules
15:48 — Designing a Life That Includes Your Business
20:04 — The Transformative Power of Retreats and Community
22:02 — Closing Thoughts: Building a Successful Relationship with Yourself

Resources:

Check out the Eisenhower Matrix when you do a Free Trial of The Doers Library

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