When I first started my business, there was SO much I didn't know. And almost four years later? There's still SO much I don't know. 😂 Welcome to entrepreneurship! Today, I had a consultation with a young man who had been in business for over a year. During our conversation, we discussed sales tax and the possibility that his business needed to be collecting and remitting it. He had no idea. And that's the lesson. There are things about running a business that you don't know that you don't know. Every state is different. Every industry is different. Every business has its own nuances. That's why one of the most valuable habits you can develop as an entrepreneur is simply: Keep asking questions. Ask your bookkeeper. Ask your CPA. Ask your attorney. Ask other business owners. Ask people who have already done what you're trying to do. And don't feel like you should have everything figured out just because you've been in business for a while. Entrepreneurship is a constant cycle of: Learn → Apply → Ask → Improve → Repeat Four years from now, I expect I'll know a LOT more than I know today. And I'll probably discover a whole new list of things I still don't know. That's part of the journey. 💬 What's something important about running a business that you didn't learn until AFTER becoming an entrepreneur? Let's start Doing Business Right! DBR

We’ve talked about what your clients want. We’ve talked about their biggest problems. Now let’s flip the question: What do your clients NOT want? And I’m not just talking about your product or service. Think about the experience of working with you. Your clients may NOT want: ❌ To wait days for a response ❌ To feel confused about what happens next ❌ To be surprised by unexpected fees ❌ To sit through unnecessary meetings ❌ To learn complicated software ❌ To feel judged for what they don’t know ❌ To chase you for updates ❌ To feel like just another transaction Sometimes creating more value isn't about adding more. It's about removing the things your client doesn't want. Think about your own business: What frustration, inconvenience, uncertainty, or extra step can you REMOVE from your client's experience? That answer might be just as valuable as asking what else you can give them. 👇 What is ONE thing your ideal client absolutely does NOT want when working with someone in your industry? Let’s start Doing Business Right! DBR

Imagine trying to help someone... Without first understanding what they're struggling with. That's what many businesses accidentally do. They spend weeks creating websites. Designing logos. Posting content. Running ads. Yet they haven't clearly answered one simple question: Who am I trying to help? This month we're slowing down. Instead of talking about marketing... We're talking about understanding people. Because the businesses that understand their customers the best... Almost always communicate the best. Create the best offers. Earn the most trust. Throughout the month we'll build something together: The DBR Customer Clarity Framework By the end of August you'll have: ✔ Your Ideal Client ✔ Their Biggest Problem ✔ Why That Problem Matters ✔ Your Solution ✔ Your Core Offer ✔ Your Value Statement One piece at a time. Let's build it together. What type of service-based business do you own? Let's start Doing Business Right! DBR

.... but I do know how grow a business to 10k a month over 3+ years. And the hard reality... growing a business takes longer than you think. Everything takes time. I found that that when I extended my timeline, the stress just became easier. How long do you think it takes to make your first $1000? DBR

Let's be honest...it isn't always easy. There are long days, uncertain months, difficult clients, and moments where you wonder if you're doing the right thing. But despite all of that... so many of us wouldn't trade it for anything. Why? Because being self-employed gives us something that's hard to find anywhere else: ✅ The freedom to build something that's ours. ✅ The opportunity to choose who we work with. ✅ The ability to create our own schedule. ✅ The chance to turn our passions into a career. ✅ The satisfaction of seeing our hard work directly impact our success. ✅ The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our clients and our communities. It's not just about making money. It's about creating a life with purpose, flexibility, and the ability to build something that lasts. Yes, entrepreneurship comes with challenges. But for many of us, the rewards far outweigh the risks. What do you love most about being self-employed? DBR