Reframing the ordinary

If it isn’t new, market it as “different”. If it isn’t different, market it as “better”. If it isn’t better, market it as “cheaper”. If it isn’t cheaper, market it as “exclusive”. There’s always an angle, you just have to find it. Find the angle: Every product has something unique to offer. It's the entrepreneur's…

Consistency: The Unsung Hero of Entrepreneurial Growth

Consistency is often a key factor in achieving growth in various areas of life. For example: Social Media: Consistent posting keeps your audience engaged and attracts new followers. Investing: Consistent investments, even small ones, benefit from compounding interest over time. Fitness: Consistent workouts lead to improved strength, endurance, and overall health. This principle extends to…

Bamboozled by Blessings: God’s Detours

Ever felt like life's GPS took a wrong turn, leading you down a winding road you didn't sign up for? Yep, that's the "bamboozle." But hold on, don't throw in the towel just yet! In Bamboozled by Jesus, Yvonne Orji's story is all about those unexpected detours that God throws our way. You know, those…

The unpredictable rhythm of entrepreneurship

There are months with no progress in a business. Then suddenly a good deal comes in and the growth starts skyrocketing. Entrepreneurship is often characterised by periods of slow or stagnant growth, followed by bursts of rapid progress or vice versa. This is due to a variety of factors, including market fluctuations, the time it…

Listening to Silence

There are many times when silence is the most appropriate response. For example, if someone is grieving, it may be better to simply sit with them in silence than to try to offer words of comfort that may not be helpful. Or, if someone is working on a difficult task, it may be better to…

Getting ahead vs. Doing well

Have you ever noticed how fixated people can be on having the absolute best, the nicest house, the latest car, the trendiest clothes? It's like they believe their own happiness depends on outdoing others. The obsession with outshining others pops up everywhere. It's part of why some people object to raising the minimum wage. They…

The messy truth about buyer psychology

I came across this post on a social media group page, and it really made me stop and think about what I've been doing wrong. How entrepreneurs think people buy:1. Buyer sees ad.2. Buyer clicks ad.3. Buyer purchases.Versus how people *actually* buy:1. Buyer sees ad.2. Buyer gets distracted by cat.3. Buyer forgets about brand.4. Buyer…

Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: When Your Side Hustle Threatens Your Main Gig

Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship often means navigating unexpected twists and turns. This rings particularly true for our founder, whose entrepreneurial path took an unforeseen detour into the world of podcasting. Initially starting with a solid product or service idea, our founder soon realized the limitations of their market reach and brand awareness. Seeking…

Pre vs. Post Fall Entrepreneurs

I was watching My First Million podcast with Sam and Shawn and they were interviewing Jeremy Giffon about what businesses he would buy if he was starting Tiny today and a bunch of opportunities that he sees people sleeping on. At some point in the interview they talk about the concept called: The Pre and…