The Buyer to Badass Podcast
After over 10 years in the corporate world as a Fashion Buyer, a year ago I took the plunge and quit to start my own business. in Dubai! And let me tell you, it's been a wild time. Now I understand why people say starting a business is hard, but no one shows you behind the scenes of what it's really like when you first start out.
Join me for the ride as I go from 9-5 to freelance, and show you how you can do it too. I talk mindset, marketing and myself, and chat to others who have taken the leap from a full time job to self employed. Let's build a brand!
The Buyer to Badass Podcast
71. 5 unexpected but BIG tips for success when starting your own business.
In today’s episode, I’m celebrating 2 years and 3 months since leaving my full-time career and going all in on my business. It’s crazy how fast time has flown! I thought I’d share 5 lessons I’ve learned along the way—lessons that weren’t really on my radar when I first started this entrepreneurial journey, but that have turned out to be game-changers.
From dealing with the mindset challenges of working for yourself, to learning how to balance personal and professional life (especially with a baby on the way!), these lessons have shaped how I approach my business every single day. And while some of these lessons might sound obvious, the real impact of them wasn’t clear to me until I lived through it.
In this episode, we’ll dive into:
- Abundance over competition: Why there’s enough success to go around, and why you don’t have to fight for your place at the table.
- Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery: How to handle competitors copying you and why it’s a sign you're doing something right.
- One strategy doesn’t fit all: Why what works for one brand might not work for another—and how trial and error is key to success.
- Time is money: The big shift in productivity when you’re responsible for every minute of your day.
- It’s all a mind game: The mindset shifts that helped me turn things around, and why working on your mental game is just as important as your business strategy.
Whether you're starting your own business or already in the trenches, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in for practical, unexpected advice that’s made a huge difference in my business success—and how it could help you too.
Hello and welcome to the Buyer to Badass Podcast with me, your host Abbie! After over 10 years in the corporate world, buying for 4 global retailers that's taken me from London to Dublin, to Dubai I've taken the plunge and quit! Join me for the ride as I go freelance. I talk marketing, mindset and myself, and chat to other Buyers who have taken the leap too as I build my business like the badass entrepreneur I know I can be, and show you how you can do it too!
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