5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Small Business

Priority Pursuit

We've been there—starting a small business with high hopes and then hitting roadblocks we never saw coming.
Let's chat about those "I wish someone had told me that!" moments that can make or break your business journey.
In this episode, I'll be asking Kelly Rice, our Treefrog Director, about the hard-earned wisdom she's gathered along her journey. Kelly opens up about the realities that hit when you transition from dream to day-to-day operations.
From the importance of setting boundaries to the unexpected twists of managing growth, we're covering ground that's rarely discussed but universally experienced.
If you're standing at the crossroads of entrepreneurship or finding yourself nodding along with our struggles and successes, this episode is a must-listen.
Specifically, this episode highlights the following themes:

• The importance of setting boundaries early on
• Why work-life balance is non-negotiable for long-term success
• The realization that scaling up isn't the only path to achievement

Other Mentioned Links & Resources
Episode 136: How to Create a Personal Vision for Your Life & Business with Mark Dolfini:
https://treefrogmarketing.com/how-create-personal-vision-life-business
Episode 138: Boundary Blueprint: How to Set Boundaries for Small Business Success:
https://treefrogmarketing.com/tag/how-to-set-boundaries-for-small-business-success
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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. The significance of mentorship and support in business (00:01:33)

3. The backstory of starting Treefrog (00:03:46)

4. Not needing to control or do everything to be successful (00:12:17)

5. Delegation as a sign of strong leadership (00:16:34)

6. Not operating from a smallness mindset and overcoming imposter syndrome (00:21:32)

7. The impact of staying small on purpose and focusing on meaningful growth (00:24:19)

8. Bigger doesn’t always mean better and focusing on what truly matters (00:27:20)

9. The necessity of systems for work-life balance and the role of boundaries. (00:33:02)

10. Sharing personal experiences and the benefits of setting clear boundaries. (00:36:51)

11. Having systems in place to achieve work-life balance and the importance of focusing on your zone of genius. (00:39:18)

12. Final advice for starting or refreshing a business (00:46:33)