donniej
Well-Known Member
I've been working my butt off for a long time at soapmaking. I recall at some point someone here posted that "80% of business is just showing up". It doesn't matter how good your plans are, your marketing campaign or even your product..... if you don't simply make the product and get it onto the streets then none of it matters.
And it's amazing how difficult it is to get past this simple part. "Just Showing Up" means that you actually do it. That you put down the phone, get off the computer, tell your friends that you're busy and find some way to get around the significant-other who wants to do dinner or see a movie.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to say how great I'm doing or how many hours I've spent making soap this week..... I merely wish to humbly admit how tough it is to simply find the time and put everything else aside long enough to grow your business.
I think if you can do this one simple step, and can afford to stick with it long enough, that anyone could be the next big company.
And it's amazing how difficult it is to get past this simple part. "Just Showing Up" means that you actually do it. That you put down the phone, get off the computer, tell your friends that you're busy and find some way to get around the significant-other who wants to do dinner or see a movie.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to say how great I'm doing or how many hours I've spent making soap this week..... I merely wish to humbly admit how tough it is to simply find the time and put everything else aside long enough to grow your business.
I think if you can do this one simple step, and can afford to stick with it long enough, that anyone could be the next big company.
