Hey y’all, Parker here with the Makers Mean Business podcast. We’re back with episode seven of our seven-part series, “Navigating Business Challenges: A Maker’s Journey to Resilience.” This time we’re talking about building resilience.
This series has been quite a ride. Usually, I’m super structured with outlines and plans, but this time, I decided to wing it and see where the conversation and my thoughts took us.
It’s been a bit scary, but I think it’s turned out pretty well. If you’ve been enjoying it, please let me know!
Talking About Resilience
Today, I want to wrap up this series by talking about resilience. I could go in many directions with this topic, but I decided to share a more personal approach.
For those who don’t know me well, I’m a huge advocate for therapy, mental fortitude, and emotional intelligence. I sometimes feel unqualified to talk about these complex topics because everyone is different.
But I’m here to share what has worked for me, hoping it might help someone else.
The Struggle with Resilience
I’ve struggled with resilience. It’s a journey, and I still face challenges. I think anyone in business or just living life has had to work through tough times.
Pushing through failures, fighting uphill battles, and figuring out what to do next all require resilience. Persistence and consistency are crucial, but resilience is a key part of the equation.
Learning from Damon Oates
I’ve seen many aspiring business owners and entrepreneurs, and those who succeed are often the ones who can push through almost anything. Damon is a rock when it comes to this—his persistence is something I admire and strive to emulate.
He knows what he wants and refuses to give up, no matter how hard things get.
My Strategy for Tough Times
I want to share my strategy for dealing with tough times. There have been many moments where I felt defeated, ready to quit, and told Damon to fire me or hire someone else.
But my therapist gave me a helpful strategy: pick a date six months in the future and commit to not quitting until then. This helps shift your mindset and forces you to find solutions instead of giving up.
Committing to Persistence
If you’re like me and your gut instinct is to quit when things get hard, try the same method. Add that 6 month mark on your calendar, and renew that promise every six months.
Notice how your mindset and problem-solving skills change during that time. You’ll find that by removing quitting as an option, you’re forced to think through problems and find solutions.
Recapping the Navigating Business Challenges Series
Episode 1: The Heart of the Matter
In the world of business, especially in the creative realm, the community isn’t just an audience; it’s the very heartbeat of what we do.
I shared an authentic glimpse into how the community surrounding DecoExchange turned a significant mishap into a testament of strength and support. It’s not just about a group of people; it’s about family, a collective of individuals rallying around a shared passion and purpose.
Episode 2: Transparency
Being upfront, open, and honest is powerful, especially when things go wrong. Transparency builds trust and strengthens your community.
Episode 3: Community
Building a strong community around your business can provide support, feedback, and encouragement. Our wreath-making community is amazing, and you can build a similar community around your passion, whatever it may be.
Episode 4: Processes and Procedures
Having clear guidelines, quality control measures, and key performance indicators helps prevent recurring mistakes and ensures consistency in your business operations.
Episode 5: Customer Feedback
Engaging with your customers, listening to their feedback, and navigating the fine line between policies and customer expectations is crucial for business growth.
Episode 6: Engaging with Your Audience
We discussed different ways to engage with your audience. Whether it’s through live video, email, text messages, or phone calls, finding effective communication methods helps build a strong connection with your community.
Conclusion
As we wrap up this series, I hope you found value in these episodes. Whether it sparked an idea, provided a solution, or just entertained you, I’m grateful for your support. If you want to dive deeper, join our business coaching group at TheMakersUniversity.com. We’d love to have you in our community of entrepreneurs and crafty business owners.
Thank you for tuning in to this series. If you enjoyed it, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a review. Your feedback means the world to us. Until next time, keep pushing through and stay resilient. Bye, y’all!
