Forget about defining your "why" or leaving an impact, the real measure of success is how much money your small business is making. Whoa! Did I just say that!?!

Though making a difference is a noble goal, let's get real about money! "Why's" have a place, but it's okay if the money in the bank is your motivation. It's okay to have the hard work you're putting forth make a difference to you and your family. And it's okay if your short and long-term goals for your small business benefit you FIRST!

Also on this episode:

• Sales / What's Working Right Now - Mary Nunaley, co-founder of Lavender Dragon Team. Mary and her team have created a gamified shopping experience for their customers giving them the opportunity to comparison shop based on their budget. And the results have been amazing!
• Procrastination / To-Dos / Priorities - I check in with Andy Weins, entreprenuer, veteran, speaker, and author to discuss the pieces of the business we often avoid. Why do we avoid them? Andy breaks it down and helps us learn to overcome our to-do lists.
• Celebration / Growth / Business Building - After 9 years in business and some personal hiccups, Megan Schwan, Founder and CEO for Sidekick Accounting Services is celebrating a thriving company that has grown from a one-woman show into a business with 8 employees! Find out what she learned along the way by stretching herself to learn new skills.

Tired of working on your small business all by yourself? Wish you could have allies and partners willing to collaborate with you to solve problems and capture opportunities? Check out the international problem-solving small business community that is working together to beat the odds and achieve their small business goals: The Idea Collective Small Business Incubator: https://ideacoachmedia.com/idea

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