Stepping into solopreneurship can be overwhelming.
What's the one piece of advice you wish you knew before starting?
Share your golden nugget of wisdom!
There is *always* another way. Another potential customer. Another (simpler/more feasible) feature. Another partner. Another investor. If you ever feel like you only have one shot, check that mindset and ask 'what's another way?' 😊
Get mentorship from people who have walked the walk not people who think they know. There are several sources for affordable mentorship. I know because I use them. A lot. Have to help where needs Bren
One golden piece of advice for new solopreneurs would be to prioritize self-care and balance right from the start. It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and grind, but taking care of your physical and mental well-being is crucial for long-term success.
Congratulations on taking the leap into entrepreneurship. One piece of advice I wish I knew before starting is to prioritize self-care and set boundaries. It's easy to get caught up in the hustle, but taking care of yourself is crucial for long-term success. Make time for rest, relaxation, and activities you enjoy outside of work.
For service businesses: Payment up front.
For general business: The only ship that doesn't float is a Partnership. I've seen & personally had too many bad experiences and monetary losses with partnerships.
Nobody cares about your business more than you do!
Trying to solve the existing problems of GPT-4 is not a good strategy for your startup. GPT-5 will likely overcome most of these challenges. Your startups should focus on improving their context-awareness rather than their behavior. Using techniques like RAG to access external knowledge can help them more than adjusting their parameters.
Your time is your most valuable but scarcest asset. So:
- don't give your time away for free
- spend it on the right things
- get your product(s) out there fast, no polishing. It is a waste to spend it on products that don't adress a real pain point.