096: Mistakes, Wins, and Adventures: 10 Unexpected Lessons from Five Years in Business

The Uncommon Couch

096: Mistakes, Wins, and Adventures: 10 Unexpected Lessons from Five Years in Business

Being an entrepreneur is a long game. Over my past 5 years in business, there are quite a few mistakes, wins and adventures I’ve encountered along the way. Each of them has forged the path I’m on and shaped my journey.

In this episode, I’m sharing the top 10 lessons I’ve learned in my years as a business owner. Listen in to get a better insight into what challenges I’ve faced and the exciting milestones that have made it all worth it. I share some ideas on how you can start to think about your business if you're in need of some inspiration for the ride! 

What you’ll find in this episode:

  • What led me to reflect on my past 5 years in business

  • The 10 unexpected lessons I’ve learned as an entrepreneur over the past 5 years

  • My advice for fellow business owners on their entrepreneurship journey

Quotes:

“Balance intuition with tried and true business strategies.” - Alyssa

“Take your ego out of it.” - Alyssa

“Don’t hold onto something when it's past its expiration date.” - Alyssa

“Entrepreneurship can change. It can be right for you at certain points in your life and not right for you at other points.” - Alyssa

“You will take your bad habits into your business, so do your inner work.” - Alyssa