5 Signs You’re Ready to Start Your Own Business (Plus a Bonus!)

In today’s episode, DeAndra dives into the five key signs that indicate you're ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Starting a business is a big step, and it’s important to understand if you have the right mindset, skills, and support in place to begin this journey. If these signs resonate with you, then you might be closer to launching your own business than you think!

Key Signs You’re Ready to Start a Business:

Passion Meets Purpose

• Discover how aligning your passion with a purpose creates a business that feels natural and fulfilling.
• DeAndra shares her journey of finding purpose through Party Shop and how creating beautiful experiences lights her up.

Desire for Independence

• That inner pull to work on your own terms, create a schedule that suits you, and design a career around your values? This is a big signal that entrepreneurship may be for you.
• Hear DeAndra’s personal story of feeling confined in traditional jobs and how that desire for independence drove her toward building her own business.

Strong Problem-Solving Skills

• From handling unexpected challenges to thinking on your feet, problem-solving is essential in business.
• DeAndra explains how she developed this skill through real-life experiences with clients and shares practical tips to improve problem-solving.

Clear Vision

• A successful business requires clarity of purpose and direction. This doesn’t mean having every detail figured out but being able to visualize what you want to achieve.
• Learn how DeAndra visualizes her goals and the steps she takes to stay on track, even when things aren’t perfectly mapped out.

Financial Preparedness and Risk Awareness

• Starting a business involves taking calculated risks and understanding your financial landscape. Are you ready to make the necessary investments to grow?
• DeAndra breaks down what financial readiness looks like and shares her experience of starting with limited resources but having the confidence to invest in her vision.

Bonus Sign: A Strong Support System

• Success isn’t achieved alone. Having a support network—whether family, friends, or mentors—can make all the difference.
• DeAndra talks about how her support system has been crucial to her business success and offers advice for those who may need to build their own network.

Take Action:

If these signs resonate with you, it may be time to start planning your business journey! Reflect on where you are with each of these qualities and think about how you can take the next steps toward entrepreneurship. Remember, it’s not about having every piece in place—it’s about starting somewhere and building from there.

Connect with DeAndra:

Visit DeAndra’s Website for more resources, blog posts, and tools to help you on your creative business journey. And don’t forget to check out her library of Creative on the Grind podcast episodes for more actionable insights.

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