When I first started out in business, it was a passion project. A simple instagram page dedicated to support ambitious women on their journey...
I truly had NO idea it would result in the business that it did.
We've made multiple £30K months, supported clients to reach £10K+ months, helped clients quit their jobs, take business full time and most importantly gain confidence in their industry and learn to claim their space.
Since the beginning, we've transitioned to a Limited Company, we've hired and fired, made multiple investments (this month alone I've invested £7K into our growth and support systems).
It's such a journey navigating being the CEO and visionary, but also then having to lean in and lead other people with your vision.
I digress, which is no shock at all... but the main lessons I want to share from my near 4 years as CEO of The Breakthrough are:
1. If you fear investing in yourself and your business, you cannot expect anybody to invest in you and your business.
2. Understanding the importance of profit and cash flow in your business is one of the most important metrics. £30K months, £10K months are merely vanity metrics and you must be able to have solid foundations underneath.
3. You have to be prepared to hire, fire and rehire to find your perfect team. It's not easy bringing people on board who will run with your vision too. It's your job as the visionary and leader to bring people on board and inspire them to want to carry your vision forward.
4. If you don't have clarity, you don't have a business. It's true what they say, where there's clarity there's confidence and where there's confidence, there's cash to be made. The clearer you can be on your offers, vision, delivery and execution, the better and more sustainable your business will be.
I really want to come on and hold more space on LinkedIn to share more of our journey as it's been a powerful one. I know lots of my audience will be from my previous corporate background, but if you're here for the journey I'd love for you to comment below or like this post.
Thanks and can't wait to share more! Did you relate to any of these points?
Behavioural & Leadership Coach, GWO, BOSIET, Mental Health First Aid, Chartered HSE Practitioner
5moShe’d definitely be punching above her weight there pal 🥊 😂 It’s never easy to say no to new work with new clients, but associating with the ‘wrong’ type can put a real test on integrity. Many ‘wrong’ type clients for me have wanted to use my services to tick a box and pacify others, but not wanted to take on any form of actual change or development when push comes to shove. Short term gain with these clients can be hugely damaging to reputation in the long term. Being seen to walk away can send out some very positive and impactful messaging and attract the ‘right’ type that have authentic desire to move forward.