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Lead Your Business, Don’t Just Own It

August 5, 2013 by Sue Painter 14 Comments

Want to know the environment you work in, what hangs you up, and how to step into leadership for your business? Sue talks about mindset and how to make sure you are leading, not just owning your business. About 12 minutes. You can get more about leadership by searching the rest of the blog, too!

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  1. Lisa Manyon says

    August 13, 2013 at 8:55 am

    Sue —
    Owning a business as a personal growth technique is a surefire way to learn more lessons than you ever thought possible.
    I also love how clear you are about change, adaptability and challenges. AND great advice about NOT quitting. I’ve been blogging about this a bit, too. I think the reason most people fail is because they quit and they don’t go get the support they need to expand and build the skills that don’t come naturally.
    Write on!~
    Lisa Manyon

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  2. Jennifer Bourn says

    August 12, 2013 at 12:23 am

    Too often business owners find themselves being run (ragged) by their business instead of running their business … I know because I was one of those business owners when I first started my business! It is so critical to have support to help get you through the tough times, and to bounce ideas off when you need it!

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    • Sue Painter says

      August 12, 2013 at 6:47 am

      Jennifer, I think we have all been there at some point in time. But as you say, it’s how we respond and fix that (or not).
      Sue

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  3. Mitch Tublin says

    August 11, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    The setting of unrealistic expectations is part of the problem.
    People get all hopped up on the phone or at an event when
    clever marketers are convincing them to do things they are
    not going to earn a living at doing. Then the lack of a proper plan
    combined with numerous other issues all combine to a bad ending.

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    • Sue Painter says

      August 12, 2013 at 6:49 am

      Mitch,
      I agree that sometimes expectations about what one’s business will do are unrealistic – which is why I am such a believer in planning! I know you are, too.
      Sue

      Reply
  4. Jessica says

    August 11, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    My biggest successes have come from being a part of a peer group. There are so many good points in this video, Sue. You could literally make videos out of each section 🙂

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    • Sue Painter says

      August 11, 2013 at 4:26 pm

      Thanks, Jessica, maybe I will!

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  5. Bill Painter says

    August 11, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    I agree that a lot of people don’t have the inclination to the backend of the business. I am amazed at some of them making 6 figures and still run a deficit because they are not paying attention to the back end and knowing their costs.

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  6. Mira Dessy says

    August 11, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Wow having supporters surely makes sense. Now I just have to find some folks who might be available and willing to be my supporters. I think I also need to improve my sales skills. Going to have to make sure at least one of those folks is a super sales person. Thanks for the great video.

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    • Sue Painter says

      August 11, 2013 at 12:53 pm

      Hi Mira,
      Remember that supporters are not coaches, they are your “go to” “raise you up” people – all about mindset in the moment. Get a good coach to teach you sales.
      Sue

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  7. Trudy Scott Food Mood Expert and Nutritionist says

    August 10, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    I agree, you do need to be able to deal with uncertainty and change but you need to enjoy this aspect of having your own business. Interesting and sad that most people quit just before they make it. Getting the marketing and PR training made the world of difference in taking my biz to the next level – this is an another area I think you do need to enjoy!

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    • Sue Painter says

      August 11, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      Trudy,
      I so agree – you have to enjoy it or you will avoid it forever!
      Sue

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  8. Tiffany deSilva says

    August 7, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    Great tips here, Sue. I really love the idea of having 3 supporters to go to when you feel like throwing in the towel. In addition to the 8 reasons why small business owners quit that you mentioned, I think that not mastering sales is another one. When you’re not generating the sales you want, it’s easy to give up. You absolutely need the support of others to lift your spirits some time. I also like the idea of focusing on the solution not just the problem–otherwise you’re just complaining and that isn’t productive.

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    • Sue Painter says

      August 7, 2013 at 4:40 pm

      Hi Tiffany,
      I totally agree – mastering sales is part of it.
      Sue

      Reply

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