Although I was freelancing for a while before I started my business, I count March 29th, 2016 as the day things started. When I think back to that day and that moment, I can still feel the nerves. It’s a really big deal to start a business! 

So today, in this episode, I want to share some (four!) of the biggest lessons I’ve learned over the last 7 years (with an emphasis on mistakes I’ve made in more recent years but if you are interested in past lessons learned, head to episode #60 + episode #111 for past business anniversary reflections!). 

I also want to share some of the highlights over the last seven years. There are some things that just stick out in my mind as my “best moments in business” that I haven’t shared publicly on the podcast before. I want to take some time to celebrate those with you in this episode.

Whether you are in your first year or seventh year (or you have even been in business for longer than I have!), I hope you love reflecting back over the last seven years in business with me. I’m overjoyed to be able to share with you!

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Get the full show notes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/207
• Episode #110 - Should You Beta Test Your Course? (How I Had A Successful Beta Launch That Sold Out In An HOUR!): https://elizabethmccravy.com/110
• Episode #114 - Behind The Scenes Of My Multi-Five Figure Beta Course Launch (That Sold Out In Less Than An Hour!): https://elizabethmccravy.com/114
• Episode #60 - What I’ve Learned From Building A Successful Six-Figure Business In The Last 4 Years: https://elizabethmccravy.com/60
• Episode #111 - Celebrating 5 Years In Business And Sharing 5 Gems AKA Lessons: https://elizabethmccravy.com/111
• Join us inside Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod  
• Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/
• Shop Showit Website Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit-website-templates/ 

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