S120. 22 things I learnt about business in 2022
12/31/22 • 37 min
For me 2022 was my year to focus on me, this was not a year for me to focus on my business as I had been the past 2 years, but suprisingly from taking a step back I actually learnt SO MUCH. So here’s 22 things I learnt about business in 2022...
- Breaks are healthy, feel like you need time off? Take it!
- You need to expand yourself with other people that are doing what you want to do in order to feel like YOU CAN DO IT.
- Everything comes down to your mindset and it needs to be neutral for you to really achieve what you want to achieve.
- The energy you put in is what you’ll get back.
- Don’t force anything - if you are constantly coming up against challenges when you try over and over to do the same thing and it still isn’t working, maybe it’s time to stop forcing something to work and pivot in to a new direction.
- Trust your gut.
- Community is key surround yourself with people who understand what you’re doing, support you, hold you accountable and you’ll find yourself in a constant thinktank.
- There’s opportunity everywhere, be open to exploring opportunities across all walks of your life.
- You should be running your business, not letting your business run you.
- You can’t pour from an empty cup, when you feel like you are running on energy, take a step back to recharge before you pick up where you left off with a new set of eyes.
- Sales can be passive, you just need to put the work in to set your business up to sell on automation.
- Money is not the be all and end all, it’s even more fulfilling when your business has a wider purpose.
- The environment you work from is super important to keep inspiring and motivating your ideas and productivity.
- Business support is the best investment you will make - this year I’ve hired social media support, business coaches, branding designers - all people who have areas of expertise that I don’t so I can offload some of my work and also get a fresh perspective on my business.
- If you don’t market, you won’t sell.
- The things that scare you will be the things that you get the most out of!
- Social media is not the be all and end of all of marketing - if it’s not your thing find something that is, like I have with my podcast The Commerce Club.
- Collaborations are fun, myself & @clare_alex_consults are proof of this, check out our group coaching 6 months to launch pad
About The Remote CEO Podcast:
This podcast is for freedom-seeking online entrepreneurs, offering practical, actionable advice to help you step up into your new role as CEO by building an online business that works for you - not one you work for.
Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, an online business mentor, e-commerce founder, mental health advocate, and full-time digital nomad. 🙋♀️
👆Want to start an online business? Take my quiz to help you get started
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For me 2022 was my year to focus on me, this was not a year for me to focus on my business as I had been the past 2 years, but suprisingly from taking a step back I actually learnt SO MUCH. So here’s 22 things I learnt about business in 2022...
- Breaks are healthy, feel like you need time off? Take it!
- You need to expand yourself with other people that are doing what you want to do in order to feel like YOU CAN DO IT.
- Everything comes down to your mindset and it needs to be neutral for you to really achieve what you want to achieve.
- The energy you put in is what you’ll get back.
- Don’t force anything - if you are constantly coming up against challenges when you try over and over to do the same thing and it still isn’t working, maybe it’s time to stop forcing something to work and pivot in to a new direction.
- Trust your gut.
- Community is key surround yourself with people who understand what you’re doing, support you, hold you accountable and you’ll find yourself in a constant thinktank.
- There’s opportunity everywhere, be open to exploring opportunities across all walks of your life.
- You should be running your business, not letting your business run you.
- You can’t pour from an empty cup, when you feel like you are running on energy, take a step back to recharge before you pick up where you left off with a new set of eyes.
- Sales can be passive, you just need to put the work in to set your business up to sell on automation.
- Money is not the be all and end all, it’s even more fulfilling when your business has a wider purpose.
- The environment you work from is super important to keep inspiring and motivating your ideas and productivity.
- Business support is the best investment you will make - this year I’ve hired social media support, business coaches, branding designers - all people who have areas of expertise that I don’t so I can offload some of my work and also get a fresh perspective on my business.
- If you don’t market, you won’t sell.
- The things that scare you will be the things that you get the most out of!
- Social media is not the be all and end of all of marketing - if it’s not your thing find something that is, like I have with my podcast The Commerce Club.
- Collaborations are fun, myself & @clare_alex_consults are proof of this, check out our group coaching 6 months to launch pad
About The Remote CEO Podcast:
This podcast is for freedom-seeking online entrepreneurs, offering practical, actionable advice to help you step up into your new role as CEO by building an online business that works for you - not one you work for.
Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, an online business mentor, e-commerce founder, mental health advocate, and full-time digital nomad. 🙋♀️
👆Want to start an online business? Take my quiz to help you get started
👆 Want to achieve more freedom in your life? Find out how you can make it happen in my free masterclass.
👆Need online business advice? Get my best business tips directly in your inbox by signing up to my newsletter
👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to hear more conversations about starting and growing an online business.
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About The Remote CEO Podcast:
This podcast is for freedom-seeking online entrepreneurs, offering practical, actionable advice to help you step up into your new role as CEO by building an online business that works for you - not one you work for.
Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, an online business mentor, e-commerce founder, mental health advocate, and full-time digital nomad. 🙋♀️
👆Want to start an online business? Take my quiz to help you get started
👆 Want to achieve more freedom in your life? Find out how you can make it happen in my free masterclass.
👆Need online business advice? Get my best business tips directly in your inbox by signing up to my newsletter
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About The Remote CEO Podcast:
This podcast is for freedom-seeking online entrepreneurs, offering practical, actionable advice to help you step up into your new role as CEO by building an online business that works for you - not one you work for.
Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, an online business mentor, e-commerce founder, mental health advocate, and full-time digital nomad. 🙋♀️
👆Want to start an online business? Take my quiz to help you get started
👆 Want to achieve more freedom in your life? Find out how you can make it happen in my free masterclass.
👆Need online business advice? Get my best business tips directly in your inbox by signing up to my newsletter
👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to hear more conversations about starting and growing an online business.
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