HOW TO ENTREPRENEUR, TOGETHER
Never take advice from someone who isn't where you want to be."
- Jake Downey
Entrepreneurship can be lonely. Humans are social animals, and there’s something special about collaborating with other professionals who also work in your field.
You recognize this when you finally experience it and miss it when it’s lacking. That magic from small business owners huddling together in a dedicated time and space—away from distractions and intentionally learning, sharing, commiserating, and laughing.
Okay, so every nanny agency owner knows the advantages of being an entrepreneur—HELLO creative autonomy and limitless earning potential. But what are the benefits that you miss out on when doing it alone?
You make enough sacrifices to be a small business owner, and access to a community shouldn’t be one of them. Here are our ingredients that come from the recipe of collaboration to take your agency to the next level.
Understanding
It’s one thing to comprehend something abstractly, and it’s another thing to actually live it. There’s a different kind of empathy that comes from a network of individuals who truly get you and the struggles and triumphs of building a business from scratch.
This doesn’t have to be spun from the negative. Remember that feeling when you nailed your first big client? Now, picture having a cheering squad ready to share in your adventure by sending you high-fives and virtual confetti.
Wisdom
The Internet was developed and popularized on the concept of easy access to collective wisdom. Sure, mistakes are part of the human experience and certainly the entrepreneurial journey. However, wouldn't it be nice to avoid a few common pitfalls by learning from those who’ve gone before you?
Innovation
If two heads are always better than one, imagine what five, 10, or 50 minds can do together? Whether you seek an extra hammer to smash through a creative block for your product launch, need assistance unraveling tech for your next marketing campaign, or want advice on how to handle a difficult client, the collection of different perspectives within a community will help you solve the puzzle.
Visibility
Do you want to sell products or services with someone in a complementary niche? Your community is the ideal place to find potential partners. Selling yourself can sometimes feel uncomfortable. There’s instant trust when you create a win-win situation where everyone benefits from shared exposure that occurs when promoting each other.
Accountability
Let's face it, maintaining momentum when there’s no one watching can be challenging. But it’s another story if you’re surrounded by other ambitious nanny agency owners who are also setting goals, working towards them, and motivating you to do the same.
Resources
Being an entrepreneur means wearing many hats, but it doesn't have to mean becoming an expert in everything. Need a crash course in SEO or legal advice for your business contracts? Simply turn to your community instead of spending hours trying to figure it out on your own. Chances are good that there's someone with the expertise you need who is also willing to TRADE their knowledge or provide guidance.
Discounts
Running a nanny agency comes with seemingly endless expenses. As part of a group, you can leverage the collective buying power to negotiate bulk discounts. This way, a hefty expense for an entrepreneur gets spread across a collective of members with similar needs.
Support
The entrepreneurial journey is exhilarating, but it can also be mentally and emotionally taxing. There’s constant pressure to perform, imposter syndrome to overcome, the stress of keeping both nannies and clients happy, and continuous uncertainty about the future. This can take a toll on even the most resilient entrepreneurs.
Grab instant comfort knowing you're not alone. The mental health benefits of having a safe space to share your struggles, seek advice, feel understood, and receive encouragement are immeasurable.
Someday is often a word for never.
When will you link up with your community? Now? Great! We just-so-happen-to have TWO magnificent opportunities for nanny agency owners to connect.
The only trouble you’ll have is deciding which one to pick (don’t worry, you can do both). So check out which space is right for you and JOIN US ALREADY!
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