Comments on: Do You Ever Get Frustrated by Your Startup?

By: startupprincess

startupprincess — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 02:41:14 +0000

Kelly-great suggestion for Jamie, E-Myth is super for understanding how to set up systems so that you can turn things over to someone else and be at peace because your business runs without you. Jory Des Jardins Co-Founder of BlogHer told us in her recent interview that when you take time to train and teach new staff that you are giving them the “gift of history”, the lessons you’ve learned are now a blessing to your business and to another as you share your experience. One thing that I’ve struggled with is the fact that if I’m NOT organized and have the systems figured out then there can be no “gift of history” yet…but a few things at a time, right?

Hope everyone’s enjoying their holidays! I’ve been good. I haven’t checked my email or blog in 6 days, what a record for me..I’m feeling recharged and having fun playing with our new Wii (surprise from Santa!) and we’ve had 9 different house guests over the past week!

By: Kelly King

Kelly King — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:00:03 +0000

Hi Jamie – if you haven’t read it, I highly recommend the E-Myth series by Michael Gerber. I’ve only read the E-Myth Revisited, but it talks a lot about the frustration you’re dealing with and how to overcome it. I can’t say I’ve yet to do everything he says, but it sure is helpful to know there are solutions!

By: Jamie Bird

Jamie Bird — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:46:51 +0000

My biggest frustration is the time involved and how it creeps into every aspect of life. I love what I do and am incredibly proud of it, but never realized how much is involved in running a business. I thought hiring help would make a huge difference, but somehow it only seems to be getting worse!

By: startupprincess

startupprincess — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:06:18 +0000

Hi new SUP Kelly King! (it’s quite fun to see Kelly join SUP since our names are so similar…I miss being “Kelly King” sometimes..) thanks for sharing, glad to hear that you’ve been working on your action plan, keep up your faith and stick to the daily tasks and let us know how it goes in 2008!

We’re going to be discussing the book Getting Things Done by David Allen in January, those of you whom haven’t read it… it’s one thing that has potential to eliminate frustration in my life, getting organized can help so much!

By: Kelly King

Kelly King — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:03:37 +0000

Three things frustrate me that are closely related – having faith in the path I’m on, staying the course, and being patient while I do those two things. I’m sure these are challenges all businesses experience, especially start-ups, but sometimes it’s really hard to remember that if you believe in what you’re doing and how you’re doing it, that someday the light at the end of the tunnel will begin to appear. I’m still working on my action plan, but it will involve getting the word out cheaply, with three propsecting calls per day, and at least two networking meetings per week. I’m excited for the new year.