Top Three Things Costing You in Business: Overcoming Fear, Finding Clarity, and Embracing Investment

In this episode, Mariah dives into the top three things that may be holding you back in your business. Drawing on her journey since 2018 and insights from coaching over 200 entrepreneurs, Mariah identifies common themes that often prevent business owners from reaching their full potential. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, these insights are crucial for overcoming obstacles and achieving growth.

✿ Key Highlights

Overcoming Fear (00:00 – 06:15):

• Fear is a natural response but can be a major barrier in your business. It shows up in different forms, such as fear of rejection, fear of spending money, or fear of promoting yourself.
• Overcoming fear involves showing up for yourself and pushing through discomfort. Mariah discusses how fear often manifests as imposter syndrome and offers strategies to overcome it.

Finding Clarity in What You Want (06:16 – 12:30):

• Lack of clarity and doing things because you think you should can stall your progress. Mariah stresses the importance of being honest with yourself and focusing on what truly excites you.
• Scaling a business that you’re not passionate about leads to burnout and lack of motivation. Aligning your goals with what you genuinely enjoy is key to long-term success.

Balancing Resourcefulness and Investment (12:31 – 18:45):

• Being too scrappy or frugal can limit your growth. Mariah discusses the importance of investing in your business, whether it’s in tools, coaching, or outsourcing.
• Making decisions based on fear rather than goals can hold you back. Mariah emphasizes the value of surrounding yourself with a supportive community to help overcome these challenges.

✿ Action Steps:

• Challenge: Post a talking story on your social media every day this week. Embrace the discomfort and watch how it becomes easier over time.
• Promotion Tip: Order merch with your logo, share your business page on your personal social media, and talk confidently about your business whenever possible.

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✿ Keywords:

Fear in business, overcoming fear, business clarity, investment in business, resourcefulness, business growth, entrepreneurial mindset, Merize Business Academy.