The 5 Stages of Business

Entrepreneurs: no more spinning your wheels!

Identifying what stage you're in will make it EASIER to know *exactly what to focus on* to grow your business with purpose... and have more FUN while you're at it! Explore the stages below...

The 5 Stages of Business

Entrepreneurs: no more spinning your wheels!

Identifying what stage you're in will make it EASIER to know *exactly what to focus on* to grow your business with purpose... and have more FUN while you're at it! Explore the stages below...

Want to build momentum?

Take the right kind of action based on your specific STAGE in biz.

So many entrepreneurs I've worked with in my career have felt like a "failure" because they aren't where they think they should be by now.

Yet, they're often going through very NORMAL challenges of their stage.

Knowing which of the 5 stages you're in can help you bust through overwhelm, show you clear next steps to take in order to grow, & help you feel more lit up by your work! 🤩

Explore them all below to see where you land... you may see yourself in more than one!

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Curious Carole

They have BIG business dreams… now they must take action!

Caroles have *lots* of exciting ideas swirling around, but that’s also where they tend to get stuck - IN THEIR HEAD. They know they need to make a move, but they're afraid to commit to one idea because they might "get it wrong."

Caroles would LOVE to be able to make their first sale (to someone other than their mom!), and start to make their biz dreams a reality.

Superpowers

The benefits of being Carole!

So many exciting ideas!

A real motivation to make an impact

Endless potential & possibility

Challenges

Obstacles Carole may encounter...

Fear of commitment

Paralyzed by self-doubt

Unsure how to focus your ideas

ACTIONS

What Caroles can do in order to grow:

Take (messy!) action to build momentum

Legitimize your biz idea in some way

Start putting your ideas out there

Build your first offer or product

Get support so you don't feel so alone

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Hustlin' Hannah

Everyday they're hustlin’... and it's kind of exhausting!

Hannahs have had some success - money! customers! excitement! & need MORE to keep growing. One on hand, they are an action-taking machine who is not afraid to experiment. On the other, they often act without a plan and it's making them feel "all over the place."

Hannahs would LOVE to feel less scattered + more focused so they could get off this treadmill they're stuck on.

Superpowers

The benefits of being Hannah!

A few biz wins & lots of energy!

A spirit for experimentation

Not afraid to take LOTS of action

Challenges

Obstacles Hannah may encounter...

Frazzled energy & desire for "more"

Constant pivoting / pursuit of inspiration

Anxious hustle vs. strategic action

ACTIONS

What Hannah can do in order to grow:

Set clear boundaries between biz & life

Create a clear biz growth plan

Develop a marketing strategy

Act with intention

Find support from biz owners at your stage (& beyond)

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Builder Becky

They are a true BOSS! But being so *busy* isn't much fun.

Beckys make a solid income from their biz and want to maintain it *and* grow. So, their focus is on projects galore: re-launch website! grow revenue! deliver offers & products! Although they are a to-do list master, they have NO TIME for much else. Marketing? Not a priority. Systems? Yea, right!

Beckys would LOVE to feel less frazzled and more fulfilled so they could reconnect with that positive energy they had when they first started.

Superpowers

The benefits of being Becky!

Solid biz foundation & income

Devoted to delivering offers/products

Master of getting things done!

Challenges

Obstacles Becky may encounter...

Focus on gross revenue, not profit

Never has "enough time" for anything

Stuck in viscious cycles of burnout

ACTIONS

What Becky can do in order to grow:

Raise rates & set boundaries to protect your time

Work ON your biz (not just *in* it)

Return to your marketing to help you scale

Harness your energy by creating systems

Create space to reconnect with your purpose

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Scaling Sam

A biz pro who is leveling up with a new set of challenges.

Sams have proven offers or products, a solid marketing foundation, & lots of experience (& data!) to help them make smart decisions. Now, they are ready to scale their bottom line *without* adding more to their plate! With a motto to SIMPLIFY, systems & organization now nerdily excite them!

Sams would LOVE to let go in order to grow & step into their zone of genius, but sometimes it feels like they take two steps forward, one step back.

Superpowers

The benefits of being Sam!

Strong biz model & projected growth

A clear vision for the future

Efficient processes in place

Challenges

Obstacles Sam may encounter...

Tough decisions to streamline further

Self-judgment & comparison to peers

Letting go of responsibilities

ACTIONS

What Sam can do in order to grow:

Delegate & automate wherever possible

Confidently say "no" to things that don't serve you

Trust what you've built & stay in your own lane

Simply marketing based on ROI

Lean into your unique zone of genius

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Aligned Alexis

They've worked hard to get here and feel ready to soar!

Alexises are rooted in their purpose and let it drive their business forward... often to magical results! They have worked through A LOT in their business up til' now - both strategically and mentally - and feel ready to truly *shine & serve* their people… and have a blast doing it!

Alexises would LOVE to expand their reach and are excited to make more of an impact through their work while lifting others up alongside them.

Superpowers

The benefits of being Alexis!

Exciting growth opportunities

Biz aligned with personal purpose

Financial stability & a clear plan forward

Challenges

Obstacles Alexis may encounter...

Only pursuing what truly lights her up

Curiosity (& some doubt) about what's next

Larger investments to grow