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
Saying "see you later" to The Solo Grind (at least for now)
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I’m not going to lie… this was a tough one to record. I’ve loved every minute of the two years I’ve spent with you here on The Solo Grind, but as I share in today’s episode, it’s time for me to start a new season.
What started as a 10-episode experiment turned into something much bigger than I ever imagined. But a recent, simple question I asked ChatGPT made me realize I was accidentally sabotaging the business I really want to build. I’ve been unintentionally showing up as a coach, when my true passion, the thing that really fuels my soul, is being a web designer and a strategist.
So, this isn't a "goodbye," it's more of a "see you later." I’m hitting pause on the podcast so I can reclaim my focus and pour my energy back into the design work and one-on-one client projects that I love so much.
What I hope you take away from this episode
- Trust the relief: Some decisions are incredibly hard to make, but if you feel a sense of relief after making them, you know you’re on the right track.
- Honor the seasons: Not everything in your business is meant to last forever. It’s okay for something to be a "season," even if it was successful.
- Define your own success: Don't get caught up in the "influencer" or "empire-building" trap unless that’s truly what you want. You are the only person who gets to define what a successful life and business look like for you.
- The power of a brand audit: Sometimes we need to step back and look at how we’re positioning ourselves. If the world sees you as one thing, but your heart is in another, it’s time to pivot.
Links to resources I shared in this episode:
- Episode 81: What is AI saying about you? – The episode where a whim and a ChatGPT prompt changed everything.
- The Solo Grind Central Library – My collection of resources and secrets to help make your solo business life a little easier.
- My Caffeine Creative Website – This is where you can find me now! I’ll be focusing on my blog and my design work here.
- Reach out and say hi: I read every single email personally. You can find me at theperfectblend@caffeinecreative.io.
Links to connect with me...
Book a Consult HERE! (https://caffeinecreative.io/consult/)
Visit my website HERE! https://caffeinecreative.io/
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