The Solo Grind

Welcome to the solo grind. Your weekly coffee break with a fellow solo entrepreneur who's right there in it with you. I am Teresa Schlup the original caffeine creative and this is where real business meets real life. No hype just honest conversations about building a business on your own terms. We talk mindset, strategy, burnout, breakthroughs, and everything in between because going solo doesn't mean doing it alone.

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The Solo Grind

It’s Not You, It’s Them

July 08, 2025 • Teresa Schlup, The Original Caffeine Creative • Season 3 • Episode 4

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🎧 Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Solo Grind, I’m sharing some real talk about something every solo entrepreneur faces: rejection. It’s never fun, but it’s also not always personal. Sometimes it’s truly not about you at all.

I’m walking you through the reasons clients might say no (or disappear altogether), how to handle it with confidence, and why staying rooted in a long-game mindset matters more than any quick win. You’ll hear how I navigate ghosting, stalled timelines, and those “not right now” responses, and how I turn those moments into future opportunities.

If you’ve ever felt discouraged by the quiet seasons or took a no as a sign you’re doing something wrong, I’m here to remind you... you’re doing better than you think, and the right people will find you.

What I hope you take away from this episode:

☕ Sometimes a rejection is about the client, not you.

☕ Charge your worth and don't lower your prices.

☕ Building a business is a long-term commitment.

☕ A 'no' can provide clarity and direction.

☕ Use quiet times to refine your business approach.

☕ Trust in your unique value and the abundance of opportunities.

Links to the cool stuff mentioned in this episode...

☕ Solo Grind Central - My FREE resource library https://caffeinecreative.io/solo-grind-central/

Links to connect with me...

☕ Book a Consult HERE! (https://caffeinecreative.io/consult/)

☕ Website — CaffeineCreative.io (http://caffeinecreative.io/)