Your golden advice for new solopreneurs?

5mo ago

52 replies

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!

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Elizabeth Tishchenko @nevemind_com

Build fast, fail fast. Iterate until a success. Also, building something that people want is important, but it's super difficult to build a product that solves a pain point you don't fully understand.

Jan 13

Rob Slate @robslate

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!

Jan 13

Bren Kinfa 💎 SaaS Gems @brenkinfa

@robslate All great points. Totally hear you on the partnership one! The right/wrong partner can make or break you.

Jan 13

Rickon Turner @rickon_turner

Before the how, define your purpose and passion. It's your guiding light when things get tough.

Jan 13

Bren Kinfa 💎 SaaS Gems @brenkinfa

@rickon_turner Absolutely, Rickon! Being purposeful is definitely a big driver for me and what helps get me through those tough moments.

Jan 13

Steward Edison @steward_edison

Embrace the hustle!

Jan 13

Millie Miller @millie_miller

@steward_edison True that. Solopreneurship is a journey, not a destination. Be prepared to work hard, learn fast, and adapt constantly.

Jan 13

Laurence Joyner @laurence_joyner

Build a network of mentors, supporters, and fellow solopreneurs. You're not alone in this, and sharing the journey makes it richer.

Jan 13

Bren Kinfa 💎 SaaS Gems @brenkinfa

@laurence_joyner Great point, Laurence! Network and relationship building is an important long-term part of the game!

Jan 13

Jerry Twin @jerry_twin

Time is your currency.

Jan 13

Madison Gallaghers @madison_gallaghers

Continuously learn new skills, attend workshops, and network. Your growth is your business's growth.

Jan 13

Charlie Beveridge @charlie_beveridge

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?' 😊

Jan 14

Slim Geransar @slimmy82

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

Jan 14

Mehul Fanawala @mehul_fanawala

Mental Health >>>

Jan 14

Jonni Gani @jgani

For tech founders: don't just focus on building. Think about distribution/marketing as early as possible. Don't get crickets on your launch day!

Jan 14

Debajit Sarkar @dsarkar

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.

Jan 14

PRIYANKA MANDAL @priyankamandal

Launching soon!

Every challenge is a chance to grow 💪

Jan 14

Business Marketing with Nika @busmark_w_nika

Follow the best people in the industry.

Jan 14

Markk Tong @markk0217

Launching soon!

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.

Jan 14

Felix Tao @felix_f_tao

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.

Jan 14