If You Bet on Yourself, You Can’t Lose: Crystal’s Journey to Dream Clients
How Crystal Navigated Challenges and Followed Her Intuition to Build a Thriving Business
This week, we deep dive into Crystal’s story, a dynamic entrepreneur who is a great example of how the power of self-belief and persistence can affect your business. Crystal and I highlight the highs and lows of entrepreneurial life, and the importance of betting on yourself. Here, we discuss key learnings and insights that can propel any aspiring business owner towards success.
Crystal’s Business Journey: From Reinvestment to Recognition
Crystal’s entrepreneurial path began with reinvestment. For the first two years, she poured all her earnings back into her business, often making decisions that defied immediate financial logic. Guided by gut feelings and an unwavering belief in her vision, Crystal’s journey is a testament to the power of self-trust.
A significant milestone in her journey was mastering the nuances of funnels and launching strategies, along with her expertise in advertising. This holistic understanding allowed Crystal to serve course creators and coaches more thoroughly. With these skills, Crystal was able to pivot from charging her first client $1,000 to now $3,000 per client, illustrating her growth and value recognition.
Challenges and Growth: Triumph Over Trials
It’s important to look at Crystal’s phenomenal growth over time, achieved despite facing considerable challenges. One crucial moment came in the spring, marked by significant changes and obstacles. Crystal had to navigate the balance between agency partnerships and her personal business goals. This required difficult decisions, including letting go of some partnerships that no longer aligned with her vision. Creating space for more aligned and substantial clients became crucial for her business expansion.
Personal and Professional Milestones: Parallel Pathways
Both Crystal and I were buying homes around the same time, shedding light on how business owners often struggle with perceived financial stability from banks. Crystal’s journey was particularly notable as she faced a career-defining decision. At a time when she was securing her first home, she was presented with an opportunity to partner with a big agency she had always admired. Choosing her path wisely, Crystal continued to focus on her business strategy, which ultimately led her to secure four dream clients.
Insights on Fast Decisions and Pricing: Navigating Client Expectations
From a pricing perspective, I advise incorporating fast action bonuses to prompt quicker client decisions. Patience is vital in giving clients ample time to respond to pricing considerations. Proactive communication, like follow-up emails, is recommended over immediately resorting to price reductions.
Crystal’s approach to patience in pricing stems from understanding clients’ varied professional and personal timelines. Implementing a 48-hour bonus offers clients clarity and incentive to make timely decisions. Maintaining consistency in ad management and a skilled approach to delivering results remains her key strategy.
Betting on Yourself: Crystal’s Key Business Advice
At the heart of Crystal’s narrative lies a simple yet profound piece of advice: Keep going and bet on yourself. Success is a cumulative process, and any forward momentum is a victory. Her favorite business book, “Rich AF” by Amanda Francis, has been instrumental in facilitating mindset shifts and providing journaling prompts that have guided her journey.
Connection and Community: The Foundation of Success
Crystal speaks highly of our programs, both Conversions for Clients and now the Strategist Society, and how they have supported her journey. Overcoming imposter syndrome and initial business challenges required a strong support system. Crystal emphasizes the value of staying connected with like-minded individuals and leveraging the power of collective knowledge and encouragement.
Conclusion
Both my and Crystal’s experiences serve as an encouraging reminder that trusting your gut, working hard, and having perseverance can lead to remarkable outcomes. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, Crystal’s story is a testament to the fact that betting on yourself is the best investment you can make.
Here’s A Glance Of The Episode:
00:00 Introduction on how to bet on yourself.
12:27 This year, massive growth, critical business decisions.
15:13 Balancing entrepreneurship with fluctuating freelance client demand challenges.
17:17 Reflecting on Crystal’s career-defining decision moment.
20:26 Support and community are essential for success.
24:11 Clear answers, continuous ads, and solid pricing.
28:04 Take action now; lifetime support and community.
29:39 Taking chances on yourself leads to success.
Key Takeaways:
- Business Reinvention: Crystal’s strategy of reinvesting her earnings back into her business initially, believing in long-term growth over short-term gains.
- Betting on Yourself: Both Crystal and I highlight the importance of self-belief and trusting gut feelings in making business decisions.
- Strategic Patience and Pricing: Understanding the strategic value of fast action bonuses and proactive communication rather than hastily lowering prices.
- Handling Challenges: Crystal shares her journey overcoming financial uncertainties and balancing personal milestones with professional growth.
- Specialization and Niche Focus: The significance Crystal found in specializing in ads management over general virtual assistant tasks for escaping the overwhelm and achieving business focus.
- Community and Support: The vital role of community, mentorship, and continuous learning in Crystal’s business success and overcoming imposter syndrome.
- Mindset and Persistence: The critical role of mindset shifts, persistence, and continuously betting on oneself to overcome challenges and achieve success.
- Creative Marketing Tactics: Crystal highlights the success of employing new marketing strategies and methods to attract aligned clients after pivotal business decisions.
and so much more.
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