{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Work Less, Earn More","title":"Ep 194: 3 Huge Business MISTAKES That Held Me Back for Years","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2601,"description":"In this podcast episode, I reflect on three major business mistakes that held me back for years. My first mistake was failing to validate course ideas before creating and launching them. Instead of conducting market research, I would develop courses without knowing if there was a demand. My second mistake was being overly sales-focused during course launches, rather than listening to potential customers. I realized the importance of engaging with prospective buyers and understanding their needs. My third mistake was a lack of leads, as I had minimal visibility, making it challenging to generate income. To address these issues, I announced course ideas for pre-sale, which allowed me to gauge interest quickly and lower prices to attract customers more effectively.\n\nListen to the full episode to hear:\nDiscover the three major business blunders that nearly derailed my entrepreneurial journey.\nLearn the pitfalls of launching products without market validation and the high cost of being too sales-focused.\nFind out how a lack of leads can make your business invisible in a crowded market.\nUncover the strategies I employed to overcome these mistakes and set my business on a path to success.\n\nFREE Resources to Grow Your Online Business:\nGrab our free course, Small Business 101: https://gillianperkins.com/free-training-small-business-101/ \nWrite a Profit Plan for Your Business : http://gillianperkins.com/free-profit-plan \n\nWork with Gillian Perkins:\nApply for $100K Mastermind: https://gillianperkins.com/100k-mastermind \nApply for VALIDATE: https://gillianperkins.com/validate-closed-waitlist/\nGet your online biz started with Startup Society: https://startupsociety.com \nLearn more about Gillian: https://gillianperkins.com \nInstagram: @GillianZPerkins","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/jSVFNaMVaq2xN_XXMdPWb2thI2IwCmxWI1ny0RZrwGE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ5MjUwLzE3MDY2/NDcyMjQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}