The Power of Momentum with Small Goals
Most solopreneurs start to work with me because they feel they are up against a wall: Bad habits they can’t break, stalling in their growth, or imposter syndrome keeping them stuck. We have all been there. But more often than not, I find they are stuck because they are overwhelmed by their own huge, gutsy […]
Uncovering Your Profitable Niche in 60 minutes
Finding a profitable business idea is one of the biggest challenges aspiring solopreneurs face and often leads to perfection paralysis. I know, I’ve been there. So, let’s make it easy. Below is a simple framework that will not overwhelm you. Keys – don’t overthink! Give yourself a limited time to accomplish the steps and get […]
How to Ditch the Feeling of Inadequacy and Thrive as a Solopreneur
Have you ever looked at other successful solopreneurs and thought, “There’s no way I can measure up”? You’re not alone. Feeling inadequate is a surprisingly common experience, especially among female solopreneurs. But what if I told you this feeling doesn’t have to hold you back? This internal voice telling you you’re not good enough, qualified […]
Surgery, networking, and the connection between the 2
I’m 4 weeks post-op from hip replacement surgery. I truly had NO idea how major a surgery this was. I packed the fridge with about a week’s worth of food and assumed I would bounce back 7-10 days later, as good as new. Wow was I wrong! As a woman living alone when I realized […]
Elyse Tager of Elyse Tager Success Coach for Solopreneurs Honored As Alameda’s 2024 Local Business Person Of The Year
BOSTON, MA: March 5, 2024 — Alignable’s 2024 Local Business Person Of The Year Contest reached unparalleled participation levels, logging a whopping 309,000+ votes, 64,000+ recommendations, and an unheard-of number of local winners – over 5,100 across the U.S. and Canada. The largest online networking platform for business owners, Alignable.com invited its 8.7 million+ members […]
8 things that I had to unlearn as a young solopreneur.
I may be feeling my age lately. I’m about to get one of 2 hip replacement surgeries (what??), so I’m seeing the world through a slightly fragile lens. But I also am leaning into being an elder. Age and looking in the rearview mirror have a lot to offer. With that in mind I’ve been […]
Time Blocking Magic: Turning Chaos into Calm
The thought of time blocking may seem like torture to you. Similar to a diet. (And yuk to that!) Too much rigidity Too much discipline Just too much But trust me when I tell you that this has been a salvation for me and my business. Do I follow it religiously? Nope, I’m human. (hangs […]
Tackling Self-Sabotage: A Challenge for Solopreneurs
Entrepreneurship is no easy path. It’s tough enough with external factors such as market trends and competition. But we often underestimate one huge obstacle that entrepreneurs face – self-sabotage. This internal struggle can inhibit personal and professional growth, jeopardizing the success of the business. So, let’s explore the concept of self-sabotage, how it shows up […]
These 7 mistakes have cost me 10s of thousands of dollars
While building several businesses I did what I thought I needed to do to grow and scale. But I made some very costly mistakes. I mean, big bucks. I’m sharing these with you so you can avoid them. Spending on FB Ads before I was ready. “How else do you grow a business quickly” they […]
The 5 Phases of Solopreneurship
Every successful business grows in phases. But growth phases can be harder to consider when you’re in the middle of your own story, operating as a solopreneur. It’s too easy to get lost in the details, trying to do everything all by yourself. And before you know it, you’re working yourself to death, doing the […]