We all started our businesses with stars in our eyes and passion in our hearts.  One thing we may have been unaware of is that having a business can be isolating.  We often work alone, from home sometimes, with very few (if any) people around us.  We live and work in a bubble.

My husband works from home also.  So for me, he is my “office mate”.  But, when he travels, there are days where the only other adult humans I see are my daughter’s preschool teachers.  Not only can this get lonely, but also it can be unhealthy.

One mind is not good enough for our business.  We need to have other people we can count on.  If you don’t already have a “business support structure” – people that you can regularly share thoughts, ideas, frustrations, challenges, wins, questions, answers – then I recommend you build one.  I recommend you build your wedding industry network, find a mentor, and/or hire a coach.  It is extremely valuable for you to  have people at which you can bounce ideas.  Otherwise, you’re just bouncing them at yourself.  And, we aren’t always our most sound critics.  We tend to hold ourselves back.

Another thing I find valuable is making sure that I have time with that person (or group of people) periodically.  I have a colleague who started a “brainstorming group”.  They meet monthly and just brainstorm ideas on how each of them can independently grow their businesses.  They are able to share ideas with others, get immediate feedback, and feel supported.  It’s a win-win-win!

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