19: 3 Lessons I Learned in 2019 14x-ing My Business

Today on the show I am wrapping up 2019 in a big way by talking about the lessons I learned 14x-ing my business.  Make sure to tune in because I have a few surprises up my sleeve! 

 

It’s hard to believe that today is the last day of 2019.  Tomorrow we will be heading into a new year and a new decade!  I was thinking about my life over the last 10 years and it’s been a crazy journey.  I went to law school, worked in direct sales, had a baby, started a mom blog and finally ended up finding my true passion. 

 

Over the past 10 years, I have had many failures and many wins.  “Failing” at something allows you to learn from your mistakes. These so-called “failures” have made me into the person I am today.   Remember to stop and reflect on your past and celebrate your wins, even the ones that may seem small! 

Value Bombs: 

• Things can happen fast.  I started doing Facebook ads for clients less than a year ago. 
• Relationships over revenue: focus on building relationships and expect nothing in return. 
• Show up, add value and participate in courses and FB groups. 
• Ask yourself how you can show up and help others in a genuine way
• Don’t get caught up on revenue: concentrate on your profit 
• Keeping your expenses low allows you to have a higher profit, which allows you to make a bigger impact at home and in your community
• The importance of your overall happiness in your business and life 
• Make sure that what you say yes to, aligns with what lights you up 
• Do not pick a service just because you think it is scalable.  
• Realize there are things that are mandatory in your business: you won’t love everything you have to do all the time.  

 

Summary: The 3 Big Lessons I Learned in 2019: 

1. Relationships Over Revenue 
2. Profit Over Revenue 
3. Your Happiness Should Help Dictate Your Decisions

 

2019 was a whirlwind year for Brandi and Company.  I niched down and started offering Facebook ad services, I started a podcast, and I started a membership for service providers that lights me up every single day.  In 2020 I am hosting my first live event and running a mastermind for a group of amazing entrepreneurs. 

 

Remember that so much can happen in 12 months.  I started my business in 2018 and made between $25,000-$30,000.  In 2019, we did over $350,000. I don’t say this to boast or brag, but I say it to show you that a lot can happen in a short amount of time if you get intentional about where you want your business to go.  You must focus on the things that matter th