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If you’ve ever tried to start an online business and then stopped, stalled, or second-guessed yourself....this post will help you understand why. Most people don’t fail because they’re lazy, unmotivated, or incapable. They get stuck because they run into the same predictable problems that almost no one talks about clearly. Below are the 10 most common problems people face when trying to start an online business, especially if you’re mid-career, experienced, and have already tried a few things before. If several of these hit close to home, that’s normal. It's also fixable. 𝟏. 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 This is the #1 problem. And why this community exists. Too many ideas. Too many opinions. Too many “proven” models online. So instead of choosing one, people stay stuck choosing none. The clarity you're searching for comes from filtering down to what actually fits you. Not by adding more options. 2. 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 Research feels productive… but it often becomes a hiding place. And if you're not careful, you might never escape. People get stuck comparing tools, platforms, niches, and business models instead of making progress. Overthinking creates the illusion of safety. It's killing your business dreams. 3. 𝑳𝒐𝒘 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒔 Many people aren’t starting from zero. They’re starting from disappointment. Previous side hustles that didn’t work leave scars: “Maybe I’m just not good at this.” “I should be further along by now.” That baggage slows everything down. 4. 𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆 Time hits differently once you’re in your 40s or 50s. Every new idea feels like a gamble. People worry they don’t have the runway to “figure it out” anymore. This fear often leads to total paralysis. 5. 𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚 (𝑨𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏) We've all bought them... Courses Software Coaching Tools Many people have already spent money trying to get something off the ground and didn’t get results. So now every investment feels risky, even when the real issue wasn’t the tool, but the lack of clarity and execution.

If you’re wondering what kind of lead magnet actually converts, this is a real-world breakdown from a creator who built a 10,000+ email list, launched a $24K course, and used that momentum to grow a top-ranking Skool community. One of the biggest questions I see inside my communities is: “What kind of lead magnet actually works?” Not hypothetically. Not “best practices.” But what’s converting right now. So this week, I’m bringing in someone who has real answers. Live Community Training — Wednesday, Feb 11 @ 11:30am CT Sookie O’Very will be headlining our monthly community call inside Mindset Skool. If you’ve seen the interview I did with her, you already know the headline: - She launched a course and made $24,000 - She built an email list of 10,000+ - She did it using YouTube + lead magnets - And then built her Skool community around that momentum (now ranking on page two of discovery) On this call, she’s breaking down: - What she used early on (and why it sucked 😅) - What she uses now - What’s actually converting - Screen-share, real examples - Open Q&A How to attend 👇 This call is happening inside Mindset Skool. If you join using the 7-day free trial, you can attend live. 👉 Important timing note: If you join by Monday, you also get access to my brand-new 5-Day “E-Word” Challenge. What’s the E-Word Challenge? It’s a 5-day posting challenge designed to help you: - Show up consistently - Increase engagement - Improve Skool discovery positioning Everyone who completes it will see: Before + after discovery ranking metrics Real data + tips to customize for your own groups And during your free trial, you’ll also get: - A 1:1 call with me That alone usually ends up being the most valuable part for people. Want the full backstory? Watch the full YouTube interview where Sookie walks through her $24K launch and how the email list made it possible:

I got my very first request for my community! I have 3 questions I asked and they just answered with random letters and not words. I was so excited now I'm not. Here are my questions and her answers. What creative mediums have you explored or are curious about? (e.g., painting, jewelry, pottery, fiber arts)vgbn What's the biggest challenge you face as a multi-medium artist or maker?hjh How did you hear about this community?skooler Location: new york (united states) Does anyone have experience with spam on this platform?

Let's do a quick reset. The reason you’re in Pick Your Online Business isn’t to collect ideas. It's to pick one. And yes… I know some of you have already gone through the classroom and picked your idea. So before anything else: If you haven’t gone through the classroom yet, start there. That’s the foundation. If you have gone through it and you’re still thinking: - “I don’t know what my idea is” - “Everything feels saturated” - “There are already groups doing this” This post is for you. Use the Skool Discovery page the right way Skool literally hands you a live market research tool. Go to: skool.com/discovery You’ll see categories like: - Hobbies - Music - Money - Spirituality - Tech - Health - Sports - Self-improvement - Relationships Inside each category are thousands of communities. Different ideas. Different angles. Different people solving different problems. Use this is for inspiration. Click around. Scroll. Read descriptions. Look at how people position their communities. And most importantly… stop treating competition like a threat. This is where most people sabotage themselves. You see multiple communities around a topic and your brain says: “Well… guess there’s no room for me.” That’s not logic. That’s scarcity thinking. Here’s the reframe you need to tattoo on your brain: 👉 Multiple communities = demand If people are building around a topic, that means: - People care - People are paying attention - People are actively searching for help Saturated does not mean crowded. It means validated. Most communities you’re looking at aren’t even active. They exist… but they’re empty rooms. The founder isn't active. Take my word on this. This part matters. You don’t need “everyone” You don’t need: - 100,000 members - a viral moment - some massive audience Most of you only need 1,000 people to completely change your life.