Sometimes the two hardest questions for us to answer is : When and Why.
During December of 2012, I registered Miss Business as an LLC and I had a very clear idea of my organization’s objectives:
1. To build a network of independent business owners
2. To develop a product line that adds both personal and professional value
3. To pass along 10+ years of business experience with others who are interested in growing their career and becoming self-sufficient
On paper, I knew I wanted to develop a product line and create an opportunity for people to make money, however, I had no clue how to make this possible. I’ve spent months doing what we call in the marketing industry R&D (research and development). From seeking manufacturers, gathering samples, drawing sketches, reading, analyzing both online and offline consumers plus asking dozens and dozens of questions. While R&D is necessary, it could cripple an idea if effective next step actions aren’t taken.
I’ve found myself asking:
“When will this happen?”
“When will I be able to make this possible?”
“When will I be ready to launch the first product?”
“When will I have the money?”
While those are all valid questions, the answers are interchangeable and hardly ever seem perfect or good enough…and as a result dates get pushed back, ideas are altered, strategies are changed and before you know it…very little progression is made.
After months of trial and error, trashed paper, crossed out lines and blank pages, I began to change my perspective of the process. I made an attempt to adopt the mindset of an athlete. Regardless of whether the game is on a Monday or Friday, an athlete practices and plays with one objective in mind: To win the game. Rather than being concerned about “when” the game will take place, they focus on perfecting their skills to “win” the game.
Starting a business, creating a blog and/or developing a product line is no different. It’s so easy to get caught up in fluffy deadlines and expectations that we set for ourselves that it can often time blind us from the overall objective. Winning is often found in mastery of the details; not necessarily in dates, times and years.
But if you would like for me to answer the question: “When will you release the 1st product of Miss Business?”
Beginning in September 2013, I’ll release a monthly collection of PDF business guides filled with exclusive tips and content that will help grow your idea from conception to reality. Wondering how to start a business, land a media feature and/or better market your product or service? I’ll share with you how I’ve landed over dozens of media features with no publicist, I’ll provided you with the most important questions to ask yourself before starting a business & so much more! The monthly business guides are packed with how-to information, real life tips that have worked for me, resources that I have used along with on-the-go information that can be applied to an idea, business or even a blog.
Until then,
Win!