I completely understand the desperation of wanting to grow a business and feeling like you

are stuck. Such a situation begs you to overcome that frustration in order to move forward. My pivot online has been challenging, from learning how to generate leads to the tech stuff that was so unfamiliar.

The funny thing is that it has only been a little over a year ago that I started moving my business into the internet space. Yet, I was feeling discouraged that things weren’t moving quickly for me. I was seeing others announcing $10k and $20k income months on social media and I was struck with comparisonitis.  I kept thinking, “I was doing everything” and it wasn’t happening for me. 

In all honesty, I wasn’t doing everything. And I wasn’t being realistic. I was trying to build and grow my business with my old approaches, that worked before but wasn’t working well this time. I didn’t overcome my frustration and it kept affecting my energy and my emotions.

So, something had to change. I had to really start doing everything, in an effective, productive, and practical way. I had to figure out where I got off track a bit, and to get myself back to feeling good about myself and my progress. 

If you are feeling this way and aspire to grow your business, I hear you. I can happily say that I was able to turn things around very quickly. Here are the exact business development activities I took to make changes and grow my business.

The first business development activity I recommend is… getting support from a coach.

I scheduled a VIP intensive to get another set of eyes on what the heck was going on. I was able to really look at all that I was doing, what I wasn’t doing, and where I had resistance in adopting strategies. Yes, I found a ton of resistance in myself.

I recommitted to myself and followed the coaching I received. And I started taking action immediately. So, here’s my advice if you’re doing everything and still feel stuck: Get support!

Next, I created a 90-day commitment to a visibility plan and a main business development activity

And I have been sticking to it. Having a plan for Instagram stories, sending emails, videos on Facebook, social media posts, webinars, blogging, all the things. Intentionally being more visible. Intentionally spending time creating a content plan each month. Not using one from someone else, but my own plan for sharing my message as widely as possible.

So, to overcome frustration, take the time to plan what you are going to say! Communication with your audience will give you confidence.

My final recommended business development activity is to start being really proud of your  work.

I was now really doing everything, why not take a moment to appreciate my own efforts. This was a huge mindset shift. I had the testimonials, my clients had the results, yet I was still being timid in my message. Why?

A little imposter syndrome, a little struggle with clarity.  Even with the evidence in front of my nose, I was holding back. I allowed myself to look at myself, not my clients. I wasn’t focused on being in service. If you are in this mental space, It’s time to remember that you are given a message for a reason. Grow your business around that idea!

If this resonates with you, turn your frustration into action, intentional action to get yourself re-focused. Let me know what steps you are taking to get back on your journey with a new plan. Just email me assist@entremoneycoach.com I’d love to hear from you.