Dec 09 2019 42 mins 1
1) You Feel Overly Defensive of Your Biz Someone asks a critical question about your business or offers constructive feedback, and you immediately snap into defense mode. That’s a red flag. As the creative visionary, you may be too close to your biz to see some of the big-picture problems. I get it, you’re passionate about what you do. That passion is what fuels your success, but it can also get in the way of growth if you let it. If you find yourself feeling overly defensive of your business decisions, that’s usually the first sign it’s time to get some outside perspective on things. 2) You’re Operating from a Scarcity Mindset You feel stressed because there’s not enough money to go around, not enough room in the marketplace for your work, etc. It’s not true. Repeat after me, and believe it: money is limitless, sales are limitless, your opportunities for growth are limitless. It’s only a matter of getting your head in the right space and putting in the work. The best cure for a scarcity mindset is to reach out to a supportive community of like-minded artists who can help you shift your thinking. 3) Your Actions and Goals are Misaligned You are setting ambitious goals but not making a plan or implementing the actions that will allow you to follow through. Here’s the unfortunate truth: sometimes the person you are today is not going to the person you want to be in the future. Recognizing this forces you to reflect on your own approach to business. This is where a coach or mentor can really help you out. If you’re feeling a little called out right now, don’t be too hard on yourself! This is the first step of tapping into your potential for growth. Listen to the rest of the podcast, where I talk about the actions you can take once you’ve identified that it’s time to ask for help. Until next week, m’dear! xo, Tracy Sponsor Spotlight! If you’re ready to get some help from business experts who KNOW jewelry, I invite you to jump on a free call with us so we can dive a little deeper into how to propel your business forward. Our Strategic Online Sales Accelerator is designed to help you identify your pain points and come up with reasonable, easy-to-implement solutions. With our experienced community of designers and coaches, you’ll get the support you need to flourish and thrive in business. Fill out the application and book your free consultation call!
