Our first few clients felt like a dream come true. We were finally doing it, building KiDaFlow, closing deals, and getting paid to solve real business problems with automation. But in all that excitement, I ignored some red flags. I didn’t know what to look out for. I hadn’t yet learned that working with a client is a relationship, not just a transaction. 🚩 They refused meetings. 🚩 They kept increasing scope without clear alignment. 🚩 They handed us off to a junior team member for major decisions. 🚩 And when things finally broke down due to the messy structure… the response wasn’t a conversation—it was insults. That one hurt. But it taught me some of the most important lessons I now carry into every engagement: ✅ Take that first call seriously; it gives you a feel for who they are. ✅ Don’t rush into a contract just because it looks shiny. ✅ Clarify the scope, the pay, and expectations—openly. ✅ Know when to walk away. This was one of my first real lessons in managing my own company. And I’m grateful for it. Because it didn’t just give me experience, it brought my co-founder and I even closer. Through all the stress and chaos, we had each other’s backs. Couldn’t have done it without the guy. Here’s to the lows that build wisdom, and the team that makes it all worth it. 💡

Month 1 in business has been nothing short of transformative. I went from doubting if I could ever run something of my own… to actually doing it. Landed paying clients, built systems that delivered real value, and most importantly — learned what kind of work and people I want to work with. Biggest takeaways so far: - Speed beats perfection — ship, get feedback, iterate. - Positioning and how you present yourself matters a lot more than I thought. - Saying no is just as important as saying yes. - You don’t need to know everything — curiosity, action, and clarity go a long way. I never imagined I’d be an entrepreneur. Now I’m building something real. Proud of this foundation — and fired up for month 2. Let’s grow. 🚀

Over the last month, I was trying to figure out if people even wanted the AI automation services I planned to offer. Here’s how I tested my niche without burning cash on ads: - Hung out in entrepreneur & founder forums (like this one!) and looked for repeat frustrations. - Jumped in and answered questions, then asked if they’d pay to automate that task. - Offered a free Loom video explaining how I’d solve it. That feedback helped me shape my actual offer. If you’re stuck on “what service should I offer?” start with this. It’s free, fast, and works.

Quick question to the entrepreneurs and operators here: As I dive deeper into the world of AI automation for businesses, one thing keeps popping up, people fear that automation will kill the human side of business. What do you think: 👉🏿 Can automation ever replace leadership, decision-making, or culture-building? Or is it just a tool to free up time for better leadership? I’d love to hear your perspective. Let’s spark a real convo on where the human touch still matters most.

- Where are you from? - What’s your business? - What’s your next goal? - What do you want to learn? Let’s start a great discussion! Thank you. 🙏