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.
Grab a cup of coffee, find your favorite spot, and let's talk about what it really takes to do this thing solo.
The Solo Grind
When Slow Looks Scary...
🎧 Episode Summary:
We have all had those slow periods in business. You know the ones that have us questioning everything from if we made a good decision to going into business for ourselves, or if we are even good at what we do. These moments can shake the foundation of what we are building, but they can also be a much needed gift. The choice is up to us my friend!
In this episode I share my own story of facing one of the slowest, and scariest periods in my business. I talk about how easy it is for slow seasons to trigger panic, self-doubt, and unhelpful habits like comparison and blame. But I also share the mindset shift that turned that time into an opportunity for clarity, realignment, and creative growth.
☕ We explore the difference between a healthy, normal slow season
☕ Red flag warnings that may be your sign your business may need a pivot.
☕ How to spot the signs, shift from panic to possibilities
☕How to use the downtime to set yourself up for success when business picks back up.
What I hope you take away from today's episode...
☕ Slow seasons are normal, and they don’t define your worth or your business’s potential.
☕ The way you handle downtime determines whether you grow from it or get stuck in it.
☕ Recognize the difference between a healthy pause and a red flag by watching for key signs.
☕ Shifting from panic to possibility opens up creative opportunities and strategic thinking.
☕ Your business should support the life you want, not the other way around.
☕ Choosing gratitude, joy, and forward-focused action every day makes a tangible difference.
Links to connect with me...
☕ Book a Consult HERE! (https://caffeinecreative.io/consult/)
☕ Website — CaffeineCreative.io (http://caffeinecreative.io/)
☕ Facebook — Teresa Schlup, The Caffeine Creative (@thecaffeinecreative) https://www.facebook.com/thecaffeinecreative
☕ Instagram — The Caffeine Creative (@thecaffeinecreative)
☕ LinkedIn — Teresa Schlup (https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresaschlup/)
