Is it Giving Up or Pursuing New Opportunities?

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As a career coach, I frequently run into interesting (to say the least), and seemingly unique situations that my clients face over the course of their careers.

Given that I work with women and a few men who are in different points along their career continuum (different stages of their careers), many times my clients come to me when they are facing a difficult decision and/or a turning point (crossroads) in their career. Over the last few months I have known several self-employed people (2 clients, and 1 acquaintance), who decided to accept a full-time position with an employer, and who ultimately ended up back out on their own!

It is not uncommon nowadays to start your own business as a natural progression in a career. This can happen for many reasons, which will be discussed in a future blog post. Today, more women than men are starting businesses, again for a variety of reasons:

1)      The need for more flexibility for their family than the traditional corporate environment provides!

2)      They have worked for 20-30 years in Corporate America and they are “DONE!” or else have accepted an offer for an Early Retirement Package.

3)      They don’t want the obligation of a full-time job.

4)      They have a passion to do something else!

5)      Reached a career dead-end.

6)      Want to nurture and grow something they have created!

What can be really scary for most people is the “start-up phase” of starting your own business – in other words, how quickly can the business get up and running and make money?

Earlier this month I was speaking on the “The Pros and Cons of Self-Employment” to a group of high level managers who had recently been laid off.  One man present had started his own business, but he attended the session because he was trying to decide whether or not to “continue struggling” or go back to a full-time job. Turns out he had started his company about 18 months prior, and that is actually the hardest time to get through – those first 2 years. I asked him if he could “hang on” for another 6 months; that his business was likely to take off soon (I don’t know if he believed me or not).

I have another client who returned to the corporate world after many years out on her own. Why did she do it?

She had been self-employed for many years, and her business was slow financially (feast-or-famine). She was offered a very attractive position at a high salary at the premier company in her field! It was hard to turn down.

So these two situations bring up an interesting question:   Should you give up on your business when times get difficult, or take a chance on a new opportunity?

I guess the answer is different for everyone.

Tenacity and persistence are a big part of being in business and being successful. For me, personally, when I went back to work for a corporation after being out my own for years, it was a chance to work on bigger projects and learn new technology, not to mention that I needed a change because I was very burned out teaching software. For some people, especially those who have never done it before, going out on your own can be very scary, even with all the self-confidence and self-belief in the world.

So given all of these situations, let me ask you:

If you look back at the end of your life, will you regret not having done something you wanted to do (like start a business)?

Is it better to have tried (or taken a risk) and failed, than (to live with the regret) of never having tried at all?

How about starting a business and once it become successful, where does it end? What are your options? (Perhaps that is the subject of another blog post!)

 

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Criticism: How do you Handle It?

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Fabienne Fredrickson recently posted a video where she had an interesting take on criticism. Basically the bigger you get, and the more well-known you become, the more you become a target for criticism. According to Ms. Fredrickson, there are basically 5 ways we can handle it when someone criticizes us:

1)      Have a good cry!

 

2)      Realize that it’s usually not your issue. It’s their issue. Realize that the person who is doing the criticizing gets a greater sense of self-esteem when they tear you down.

 

 

3)      Shield yourself from these comments. Don’t read a negative article about you, for instance (or  nasty emails, etc.).

 

4)      Look at the criticism and say “Which part of this can I own?” Even if their criticism is inflammatory, ask yourself what you can learn from the experience.

 

 

5)      Realize that you are being roughed up so that you can toughen up. You are being prepared for the next level. The higher you get, the more criticism you will receive!

What I found interesting is that in an age where people are ferociously defensive about criticism, often to the point of going on the offensive and downright attacking the person doing the criticizing, Fabienne said to consider that there might actually be a nugget of truth in the criticism.

Now – I have to ask – how many people (much less well-known and respected “gurus” like Fabienne) would actually look at the criticism as a way to self-improvement? Hint:  Not many people! It takes a special person with an open mind to do this! (So my respect for Ms. Fredrickson just went up!)

Criticism can come in many forms – maybe it’s a nasty comment that someone said to you, or a poor performance evaluation on the job. If you’ve ever watched Dancing With The Stars, the celebrity dancers wait with expectancy and suspense to hear what the judges are going to tell them after their dances are over, even if it’s not flattering. Why? So they can improve. The judge’s comments help them know what they need to work on so they can do a better job next time. The same reasoning applies to those who teach courses or lead seminars. Look at the course evaluations. Are there any suggestions or negative comments in them? If so, use those to improve the next time you teach!

 

It’ easy to criticize others, what’s harder is to stand in their place and do a better job yourself.  Hurting people and saying nasty things about them does not change them.

It’s a rare person that can look in the mirror and realize they are part of the problem, and perhaps they need to change their own behavior!

As the great Dale Carnegie said “Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain . . . and most fools do! It takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.”

So how do you take it when someone criticizes you?

And how can you get better?

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The 4 Questions You Must Ask When Hiring a Coach

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What do you look for when choosing a coach?

In the last article we discussed two kinds of coaches:  1) there are life coaches, who have taken classes and are certified in coaching techniques, and 2) there are recognized experts (ranging from “gurus,” to Internet Marketers, to Professional Speakers) in their respective fields. The latter group tend to be more straight business consultants, rather than true coaches, and there is a difference.

The thing about coaching is that you connect with different people differently. Certain people are better at some things than they are at others. Some people are better writers than they are speakers. (And on the flip side of that, I know some popular radio show hosts who never should’ve written books!). People who are professional speakers are not necessarily good coaches, and they are not necessarily specialized in any given area! So if you think about all of the people who represent themselves as a                  “Speaker/Author/Coach” there are actually very few who are good at all of those things!

The coaching label is very popular these days, but not all clients and coaches are a good fit! Some people who claim to be “coaches” have very poor interpersonal skills and do not relate well to others. Even if they might be an “expert” in a given area, is this someone you want to work with? Do they respect you? One of my clients had a bad experience with a known “guru” who spouted off at the mouth – you can read about it here.

Then there is the even rarer hybrid of coaches who may have business or other experience from a previous career (who aren’t necessarily online marketers), who have also been through “coach school” and who are trained in coaching techniques. These coaches possess the soft skills – the actual coaching skills –to help people sort through any underlying emotional issues (including fear, paralysis, doubt, self-esteem, and limiting beliefs, etc.) that may come up during a coaching session in a loving caring way. How many “gurus” or “experts” are actually life coaches, or have the patience to deal with those issues?

There are also different levels of and niches of coaches – there are life coaches, there are business coaches, there are executive coaches, etc. So when picking a coach, ideally what you want is someone who has done what you are trying to do, and/or who specializes in a certain area and who coaches clients in that area on a daily basis. Most business consultants, experts, speakers, and people who do other things are not focused on being a coach in this way.

So here are four (4) questions you should ask yourself when thinking about hiring a coach:

1)      Do they have heart and integrity? In other words, do they genuinely care about you and want to help you, or do they just see you as a walking dollar sign?

2)      Have they done what you want to do? Or, if they’re a new (or newer) coach, do they have previous experience in that area (ie. running a business if you are looking for a business coach)?

3)      Are they committed to their clients? Do they share your vision?

4)      Can they teach? Many people are very capable, but can’t necessarily teach what they do or a process to others!

5) Now I ask you – is there anything to add to this list? What do you look for when hiring a coach?

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Why Do You Hire a Coach?

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Nowadays there are a lot of people who call themselves coaches. In fact, almost everyone offers “coaching” as a back-end or add-on piece of their business. But there are really two kinds of coaches (at least!):  1) there are authentic coaches, who have taken classes and are certified in coaching techniques, and,  2)there are recognized experts (ranging from Internet Marketers to Professional Speakers) in their respective fields. The latter are more business consultants, rather than true coaches, and there is a difference.

Business consultants charge a premium for their time. Most are not trained on coaching skills and how to address certain questions and emotional issues that come up with their clients. As a result, they are mostly taken off guard and can’t help when their clients have fears they bring up. From what I have seen, frequently they are not compassionate in terms of how they treat these people.

One client of mine who used one of these business consultants said after the second meeting that this particular person had “Nothing new to say.” She was very disappointed, given what she had paid for the meeting.

True coaches, on the other hand, have been to coach school and know how to handle it when emotional situations occur during a session.

For example, I work with clients – women in particular – who want to transition out of Corporate America – and one of their greatest fears is making the leap into entrepreneurship and leaving that steady paycheck behind! As you might imagine, there’s a lot of fear there and most business consultants who are not trained coaches don’t know how to address this. It often becomes an obstacle for the client trying to leave Corporate America, in that they do not know how to make a decision that is not based on fear. If they can’t work through this decision it becomes an obstacle and they stay put, thus never manifesting their desires or realizing their true potential.

Coaches also understand that coaching is a process. And that processes take time. We are patient!  🙂

Next time we will cover what to look for when picking a coach!

For more on this topic, check out my recent radio interview “Coaching For Business Success” with host Arquella Hargrove.

It is SUMMER and I am offering a very special opportunity to work with me! I am offering 5 complimentary strategy sessions to the readers of this blog. If you would like to claim one of these 30-45 minute coaching sessions, then please leave a comment on this blog and/or email me directly at Karen@fulltimewoman.com.

Are you miserable at your job? Then come prepared to address challenges you are facing at work, and brainstorm some ways out of it. Sessions are limited and will only be available to the first 5 people who respond to this offer!

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When is the Best Time to Have a Family?

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In my blog post titled “Planning for the Unexpected,” I covered what happens when women and/or couples run into trouble trying to get pregnant. Often infertility throws a proverbial wrench in otherwise well thought-out life plans.

So when is the best time to have a family? And what are some of the consequences of having a family earlier in life vs. later?

Let’s examine the pros and cons of each situation.

Medically, if a woman decides to have children earlier in life (say in her 20s), it is definitely better for the baby, and chances are the pregnancy will be smoother too. Of primary importance in determining the health of the baby is the health of the mother. Another plus is that the sooner a woman has a child, the more time she will get to spend with him or her during her lifetime.

However, having a child too early in life can also waylay a woman’s career plans (or education/college for that matter!). Some women may postpone or even forego their education entirely. Others may not be able to advance very far in their careers once they have children. In addition, younger parents don’t have as much life experience, and/or maturity, and thus can be unprepared to handle the financial and emotional commitment that it takes to raise a child (in addition to love, money, patience, 24-hour care, etc.)!

On the flip side, if a woman waits to have a child, there are some drawbacks as well.

First of all, when a woman has a successful career, it can be extremely difficult to let go of that career and professional identity if she decides to stay home after becoming a mother! Waiting often brings other unexpected issues, including infertility, and an increased risk of possible birth defects for the child. “Older moms” are often “sandwiched” between taking care of young kids and aging parents. On the medical side, a woman over the age of 35 not only can have trouble conceiving, but is also considered to be a “High Risk Pregnancy” and it can be harder on her body.

Some career-oriented women may not even realize that they want children until later. If that is the case, you may be glad to know that there are some benefits to waiting. More mature parents usually have more patience with small kids, and more life experience so they know how to handle various situations better (and don’t automatically panic, etc.)! It is precisely because they are more established in their careers that they are more successful and thus have more money. Also you don’t have to wonder “What if” I had pursued my career (how far could I have gone?) because you already know.

The bottom line is that you never know what’s going to happen to you in your life. These issues of career, family, motherhood, starting your own business and work/life balance are all intertwined. Women today are multi-faceted and lead busy active lives, whether they are wives, mothers, girlfriends, sisters, and business owners! Above all they “struggle to juggle,” which is why I am hosting my first ever tele-seminar next Tuesday, May 29th.

The Balancing Act for Women in Business!

Click here to register. Enter the code FTWVIP to attend for free!

This session is for you if you can answer “Yes” to any of these questions:

Do you often feel overwhelmed?

Does work-life balance elude you?

Do you ever feel challenged with trying to balance work, life, and family?

Are you considering starting a business and wondering how on earth you are ever going to fit one more thing into your life?

How do you squeeze one more thing into your crazy schedule?

Even our cell phones need to be recharged and so do you!

Can you make it? Or know someone else who needs to attend? If so I would love to hear from you!

Remember, click here to register!

So now I would love to hear from both sides – career-oriented women and/or family-oriented women, or both! How do you do it?

How do you balance work/life family?

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Speak To Sell vs. Paid to Speak

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Yesterday I had the opportunity to hear the very enjoyable and memorable Charlotte Stallings at a luncheon meeting. She is a professional speaker who did a marvelous job. Everybody raved about her afterwards!

Her talk was titled “Ready, Set, Go” and the gist of it was that there are so many things outside your control in life (so true!). You must be you, go with what you’ve got, and move forward in life anyway! If you think about it, what other choice do we really have?

Why was her presentation so fantastic?

Not only was it inspirational, but it Ms. Stallings delivered an authentic applicable message, and did not try to pitch us anything at the end of her talk!

Here’s the deal . . .

Because Charlotte Stallings was paid to speak, the inevitable “sales pitch” that is so common nowadays when people give a talk was not present anywhere in her speech!

So which is better – paid speakers or “speaking for free” (in order to sell your product or service)?

Let’s examine both models.

The “Speak to Sell” model is championed by none other than Lisa Sasevich. Now, you should know that I love Lisa Sasevich! She clearly is someone who has a lot of class. In fact I took her course last year – the “Speak to Sell” bootcamp, which is going on right now. Check it out here at: www.speaktosellbootcamp.com.

Lisa touts that you should speak for free, and then sell the audience on your programs, products, and services during your talk. In this way (there is a method to giving such a talk), you will receive more money from people buying your programs, than you would from collecting a speaking fee.

In contrast, Charlotte Stallings did not try to sell us anything at the end of her talk! As a result, her presentation was more polished and professional than others I have seen. She was truly there to share, for the joy of giving and speaking – she did not have to sell anything during or after her speech because she was paid to speak!

As the TBPW Program Chair, I have the responsibility to evaluate speakers, and recommend who comes to speak to our group at monthly meetings.

So now I ask you which model is better?

Or do both have their place?

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Planning for the Unexpected

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There is no good time to have a family!

There is certainly such a thing as being too young, and on the flip side, there is such a thing as waiting too long!

Why do I bring this up?

Because most professional women have their life planned out – first they get started in a career, then get married and have a family. After graduating from college, many will spend their 20s building a career. At that time, they aren’t worried about having a family yet – they think there’s plenty of time ahead of them – and that they can just get off The Pill (or whatever form of birth control they might be using) and get pregnant. That’s what “Family Planning” is supposed to be all about, correct? It is the idea that you have control over what point in time you will have children, along with how many children you will have.

But what most women don’t count on is not being able to get pregnant. That’s when life throws a monkey wrench in all the best laid plans.

It is absolutely devastating for any woman, who knows how to work hard, and has worked hard to get where she is in her career and life, to be told that she can’t do something (get pregnant). Especially because infertility is something over which you have very little control. Most women are not prepared to deal with this! It’s unexpected and it’s not part of the plan.

The thing about facing infertility is that there is nobody really to talk to about it, especially if your friends are able to get pregnant easily. They just don’t understand! One client of mine undergoing infertility treatment told me that all her friends drifted away after they had kids and she couldn’t. As a result, she didn’t have any support to help her get through this critical time in her life.

That’s where an experienced coach can help. The truth is that most people who have not experienced infertility firsthand only have a superficial understanding of it! My clients are usually extremely grateful to finally find a coach who can relate and understand. That’s one reason I call myself “The Full-Time Woman’s Coach.” Even though I do have several male clients, these issues of career, family, motherhood, starting your own business and work/life balance are all intertwined.

That’s why I will soon be giving my first ever tele-seminar titled “The Balancing Act” for women in business. This session is for you if you can answer “Yes” to any of these questions:

Do you often feel overwhelmed?

Does work-life balance elude you?

Do you ever feel challenged with trying to balance work, life, and family?

Are you considering starting a business and wondering how on earth you are ever going to fit one more thing into your life?

How do you squeeze one more thing into your crazy schedule?

Even our cell phones need to be recharged and so do you!

Can you make it? Or know someone else who needs to attend? If so I would love to hear from you!

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The Other Business Model

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In my new book, Entrepreneur Extraordinaire, my chapter is on business models. In this chapter, I discuss what a business model is, what it isn’t, and how to choose one that is right for you and your business.

So what exactly is a business model?

A traditional business model is the way in which you or your company operates on a day-to-day basis, in order to generate revenue, income, and profits. Business models differ slightly from business plans in that business plans are formal written documents (usually written prior to starting the business), that outline the day-to-day operations as well as the long term goals and vision for a company. In contrast, business models usually describe or reference businesses that are already up-and-running. Business models can be flexible (adapt to changing marketing conditions), break paradigms, and redefine entire industries.

While all of this is all well and good, there is actually another type of business model.

What is that, you ask?

Most people work hard and fit their lives around their business or their work. This has been true for many decades, and is the core foundation of the 40+ hour work week. Fast forward to the latter half of the 20th century, when societal changes support more women entering the workforce in the latter half of the 20th century. Today, many moms who are also entrepreneurs are redefining the traditional business model, by making their work fit in with their lives and not the other way around.

Business coach Sandy Krakowski puts it this way:

“Instead of building a business that you have to wrap your life around, why don’t you build a life that you can wrap your business around!”

In other words, have work fit your life – this is the other business model!

There comes a moment for many moms when they realize they are dealing with too much, and/or their plate is too full. Something’s got to give! For me, it was finding out that my daughter had to get on the school bus at 7:55AM, while the classes I was teaching started at 8:00. There is simply no way I could commute and get to a client’s office in 5 minutes!

The bottom line is that today many “Full-Time Women” women (women who are busy working women, moms, wives, and/or entrepreneurs), are looking for more flexibility. Their priority is their family, and they are looking for work (or a business) that fits around their life, instead of trying to squeeze their family into the time that’s leftover outside of work. They want to do it the other way around, so they can see their kids grow up.

Generation X in particular, is the first generation that does not want to sacrifice family time for work. It is especially important to them to be there for their kids, and not miss their children’s piano recitals or school plays due to work, as their parents often did for them!

There are many ways in which you can fit your work around your life. One is to start your own business. There are pros and cons for doing this – yes, you can work when you want to, but it is still a lot of work to start a business!

Another method is through direct sales companies (Mary Kay, Tupperware, Arbonne, various lines of jewelry, etc.) or Multi-level (also known as Network) Marketing. It seems every time I turn around I am invited to a party for one of these products. I just read a great blog by Susan Kherker, who is a Vice-Presidential Marketing Director for ProVision RX. She talks about being able to be there for her son’s golf tournament and watching while he made Eagle. A very exciting moment that she was able to witness in-person! Her MLM home-based business provided her with the freedom and opportunity to do this!

Creating a life that you want, with work that works for you – this is the new business model!

I would love to hear your thoughts.

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The New Work Model

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The Times They Are a Changing . . .

Long gone are the days when the first company you went to work for was the company you stayed with for your entire career. In those days, most employees moved up effortlessly through the chain of command until they worked their way to the top!

In this day and age, companies are not loyal to their employees, and in turn, employees, especially the younger generation (Gen X and Gen Y), are not especially loyal to the companies who employee them. Many change jobs (or job hop), in the hopes of getting a huge increase in their salaries and advance their careers all at the same time. I have met several whose attitude is “Why should I be loyal to any one company when this is ‘at will’ employment and I can be laid off at any time?” And, I have to say that there is a certain validity to this philosophy, as companies use outsourcing and layoffs as a way to cut costs (salaries) and increase profits.

Today people – women in particular – want more flexibility in their lives and work. The corporate scene, where workers put in 80 hour work weeks for a nice steady paycheck, is not as appealing as it used to be. Especially when all of their energy is spent after a long hard day at work and when they arrive home they are essentially too tired to spend any quality time with their family. As a result, women are leaving Corporate America in droves!

I coach many working moms, who are missing out on their kid’s lives and activities due to their full-time jobs. When you work full-time for a company, they feel like they “own” you and your time. You are not free to say no if you don’t want to attend an out-of-town meeting, for example. Eventually workers get resentful and the job becomes a burden.

So what is the New Work Model?                      

Making your work fit around your life, instead of your life fit in around your work.

So what are some options for doing this?

Some people decide to work part-time. In traditional income models people work 40 or more hours a week, and earn a standard annual salary, paid weekly or monthly. But going part-time doesn’t necessarily mean working only 20 hours a week!  Working part-time can mean working a few hours a day, or 1 or 2 days per week, or working on a project for several months in a row, and then having several months off. It all depends on your business model.

Another option is to start your own business, which can give you a lot of flexibility. Today, more people are starting businesses than ever before and more women are starting businesses than men! Of course there are pros and cons to starting your own business, but that’s the subject of another blog post! Another option is Multi-Level Marketing (also known as Network Marketing), which lets you work where and when you want to.

The bottom line is that many women are looking for more flexibility, and work that works around their life, instead of trying to squeeze their life into the time that’s leftover outside of work.

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Guest Post: My Life As An Independent Graphic Designer

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I had the privilege of meeting Myrna Galan, one of Houston’s Premier Graphic Designers, at a networking meeting earlier this year. Next thing I know we are connected on Facebook, and then in March she posts the following:

Today is my THREE year anniversary. I quit my job and never looked back!!! I’m excited everyday to do what I LOVE!!

Aha Moment! Given what I do – which is coach women how to leave their steady full-time job in Corporate America and go out on their own, I thought I would invite Myrna to tell her story here, even though she is not my client. She graciously agreed. So here is Myrna in her own words:

My Life As An Independent Graphic Designer by Myrna Galan

They say time “flies when you’re having fun” and I can say it’s true. It’s been 3 years since I quit my last job in Corporate America.

I have been a graphic designer since 1993. I have had some fun jobs but they were still just a job.

I’ve always been creative and I can say it’s my passion. I started with drawing and sketching. When I got to high school, I had an art teacher that told me about “commercial art.” I didn’t know what that was at the time, that’s what graphic design was called back then.

So what does Myrna suggest for those who are thinking about beginning a career?

If you know what you want to do, learn as much as you can about your industry and invest in yourself. Take classes or read books. Don’t worry about the “competition,” just worry about being the best at what you do!

In my last job, I had been thinking of taking “the leap of faith” for a few months. It was something that I would think about every day. I knew I had a purpose and sometimes just getting a paycheck is not enough.

On the Monday of the week I quit my job, I remember getting an email with a quote by Mark Burnett. I keep it in a frame on the wall by my desk. It reads ‘I will guarantee you the day you step outside your comfort zone by making success your goal is the day you discover that adversity, risk, and daring will make life sweeter that you ever imagined.‘

I do have to say, I remember waking up the day after quitting, I gasped, I said “What have I done?!” I composed myself and got dressed, I set up my home office and emailed all my contacts. I got a ton of replies with “Congratulations,” which was reassuring to me!

It was exciting to start something new! I didn’t have any clients lined up or even a “plan” but I worked hard on building my client base. I have built up my business through business networking and I’m blessed to have so many referrals. It does take time and effort , and some events cost money, but now I make my own schedule and spend more time with my family. I will never forget missing seeing my little niece in her first Halloween costume. I had to work late, I only saw a picture of the day. By the time I arrived at my sister’s home, my little niece was a asleep. I’m happy to report, I got to spend several days with my niece in Florida, at Disney for Spring Break, and no one said it was time to get back!

Starting your own business is a learning experience, I would recommend starting with a business plan. That will help guide you to your next level. If you are wondering what kind of business to start, think about what you love to do. Set up a price list and be ready to present it to a potential client. Don’t be afraid to be confident about your prices. You are worth it!

Also, learn about bookkeeping and business taxes! Keep everything in order from the beginning!!

Of course I have challenges! I’m not saying there are no challenges or obstacle but the reward is greater that any of those things. Trust me! You will know, and have no doubts, when it is time to “take the leaf of Faith!”

About Myrna Galan

Myrna Galan is a native Texan. She has lived in Houston all of her life. She attended The Art Institute of Houston and earned an Associated Degree in Visual Communications. She is married to the love of her life, George, and has 2 wonderful step sons. She enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering at her church and the Junior Achievement program. She is CEO/Graphic Designer of Galan Graphix since 2009. For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/GalanGraphix

P.S. Note from Karen – Thank you Myrna, for agreeing to tell you story here. I have personal experience with her design work (and I know it is awesome!), because one of my clients used her recently to design their logo!

 

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