Hannah Power

amplify.

amplify is a subscription-based membership personal branding membership for solopreneurs + founders looking for the clarity, confidence and consistency to build a powerful personal brand and online business.

Our mission is to empower a million voices to share their message + live their flow.

For just $49 a month you gain access to all of the education, accountability and guidance you need to start a movement with your message.

We believe that everyone has a message which can change their life and the lives of others.

By learning how to harness the power of the internet and mastering our personal brand, we can transform the world we live in.

The era of empowerment is here and we’re here to help you create your dreams.

Learn more and join the movement at http://amplifyu.io/

Founder

Flow with Hannah Power

Flow, the podcast that unlocks the secrets to finding balance in the chaos so you can live your best life, in every area of your life.

Hi, I’m Hannah, personal growth junkie, ideator and lover of anything related to high performance working, living and loving.

Over the last 10 years I’ve been on a (very up and down) journey of self discovery with a goal of becoming the happiest, freest, most successful version of myself.

5 years ago I came across the concept of flow and it transformed my life. I now use the philosophy and teachings of flow to transform my clients lives and through this podcast, I hope flow can transform your life too.

The podcast will help you understand and free yourself from everything and anything which is holding you back from living the life you're meant to.

Lets get into flow, together.

Podcast Host

I work 1:1 with Founders, Coaches and Consultants to grow their personal brands and digital businesses.

I am currently looking for 12 Founders (I have 2 so far) for my new offer 'The Founders Edge', designed to transform their online presence.

Author of The Power of You, available on Amazon. Tedx speaker.

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A full service personal branding agency supporting business owners to launch their digital presence.

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I lasted 2.5 years in corporate before I quit and moved to Bali. I'm very proud and fortunate to have spent these years at Accenture, an amazing training ground for an entrepreneur.

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Warwick Rowing

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founder @amplify | empowering solopreneurs to create online success, through alignment not hustle | join my next free masterclass to learn how 💫

You’ve got the skills. The story. The drive.

But turning it into a profitable business that gives you freedom, fulfilment and impact?

That’s where things can get… overwhelming.

You’re spinning your wheels. Second-guessing your message.

Working in your business, but rarely on it.

And wondering… “Why doesn’t this feel how it’s meant to?”

If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone.

I’m Hannah Power, founder of amplify.

A movement that helps purpose-driven individuals build powerful personal brands and aligned online businesses.

We help solopreneurs become Solo CEOs,

By finding their voice, clarifying their offer, and growing with confidence, flow and ease.

✨ I believe your ideas matter

✨ that you don’t need to hustle to be successful

✨ and that when you align your story, skills and message, everything begins to click

Over the past 10 years I’ve:
→ helped 500+ solopreneurs turn their purpose into profit
→ spoken on TEDx stages and built a 6-figure personal brand from scratch
→ created the amplify flow system: a simple structure that blends strategy, systems, and self-leadership

Each month, I host a free live masterclass to help you reconnect with your purpose and get clear on what to do next.

Whether you’re brand new or already in business, this session is designed to help you:
→ get clarity on your personal brand
→ find your next aligned offer
→ and start building a business that actually works for you

It’s a space to step back, reset, and move forward with ease, confidence and flow.

📩 join the next one via the link under my profile picture

Or DM me and I’ll send you the details.

Let’s turn your purpose into a business you love.

🤍 It all starts with flow.

I’m living the life I once prayed for…

And I’m finally enjoying it.

I am so happy, so grateful and so proud of myself for reaching this point. But there's something nobody talks about when it comes your dreams coming true. 

That if you’re not careful, they can pull you out of alignment.

A little over a month ago I submitted my book to publishers, flew to New York to speak, headed to Italy for another speaking engagement, and started filming my podcast in a proper studio (a dream I’ve held for years).

Opportunities are coming in, I'm working with clients I love and I am now free from financial strain for the first time in my 10 year career.

Over the past few years I’ve pushed myself past my capacity. I’ve made a few bad decisions from an overly busy mind (thankfully reversible). I’ve felt exhaustion creep in. And I’ve fallen ill several times because of it all. And each time I carry on like this, I end up in complete burnout. But not anymore.

I’ve now learned to do the exact opposite of what the majority would do in my position. 

I stop → slow down → reorganise → re prioritise → then get back into flow

Performer mode got me to where I am today. But that doesn’t mean achiever mode doesn’t still take over from time to time (remember that performer mode is aligned action, flow, and progress where growth happens vs achiever mode that is hustle, pressure, and unsustainable grind that pushes you into burnout).

I know this pattern well, I've spent years living in it. The flow arrives, the results follow, I get over-excited, I work harder and I do more. I push myself further and then... crash.

Fortunately, I've spent years studying my own performance and the performance of others, and I have the tools to get myself back in flow.

The one thing I want to stick with you after today is this… success doesn’t mean much if you lose yourself in the process.

It’s taken me a decade to realise that flow is not something you “find” once. It’s something you protect, over and over again. And that’s the work I’m most proud of right now (aka my ability to build a life that feels peaceful and powerful at the same time). That’s the real definition of success for me and that’s what I want to teach everyone around me.

Have you ever caught yourself slipping back into achiever mode after a season of flow? What helps you get back into alignment? (share below)

unlocking online success for coaches, ceos + big cos @amplify | personal brand coach + prompt addict | podcast host @flow | author + speaker

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SO many people think they need a bigger audience.

But what they actually need is a clearer brand.

Every week I meet another entrepreneur or coach who thinks they have a content problem, but what they actually have is a clarity and messaging problem.

They’re posting 3x per week, following trends, using all the “right” strategies, and trying to “crack the algorithm.” But what they don’t realise is that content can only go so far with your personal brand if people don’t actually understand who you are or what you offer.

That’s where the difference lies between a personal brand and a creator/influencer.

A creator/influencer builds to entertain or inspire. Their success depends on reach, engagement, and sponsorships.

A personal brand, on the other hand, builds to attract aligned opportunities through clients, partnerships, speaking gigs, and long-term business growth.

A creator focuses on views, whilst a personal brand focuses on value. A creator’s strategy is trend-led based on engagement, virality, and algorithms. But a personal brand’s strategy is message-led with every post tying back to their values, positioning, and expertise. Creators monetise through attention but a personal brand monetises through trust.

When it comes to personal brands and creators/influencers, neither path is right or wrong. Both can lead to success. It just depends on what kind of success you’re trying to build.

A creator might win attention quickly, but a personal brand builds credibility, authority, and opportunities that scale long after the content stops performing. Because attention fades fast, but creating trust and a strong reputation through clarity compounds over time.

If you’re building a brand that attracts opportunities (not just attention), you need clarity in who you are, what you offer, and how to communicate it clearly.

That’s exactly why I created the Personal Brand Clarity Journal.

It’s a step-by-step guide that helps you define your message, understand your audience, and build a brand that actually gets remembered . So you can raise your prices, attract better clients, and get recognised for what you’re actually good at.

Comment ‘JOURNAL’ below and I’ll send you the link to download it for free today.

Because you don’t need to post more or grow a huge audience, you just need to start saying the right things to the right people.

People don’t pay for your time. 

They pay to stop the pain.

A few years ago, I was sitting at my laptop at 9pm, finishing yet another “quick” client session that had quietly turned into two hours.

My energy was fading and my inbox was overflowing… And I remember thinking, how am I this exhausted… and still not earning what I know I deserve?

I told myself what most coaches do: just one more client, just one more session, then I’ll rest when things feel more stable. But stability never came. And that’s when I realised something important. 

I didn’t have a business model problem, I had a belief problem. Because I believed my worth was tied to my time. 

But then everything shifted the night a client sent me a message after a call, “You have no idea how much lighter I feel. It’s like you turned the lights on in a room I forgot I had.”

That’s when it all clicked for me. She wasn’t paying for my time (not really). She was paying to finally see a new path so she could stop the endless second-guessing and feel confident enough to move forward.

That’s what people buy. Not 60 minutes on a Zoom call, but the outcome those 60 minutes with you can unlock.

That’s when I stopped selling hours and started selling results. And when I started packaging my services like this, everything (and I do mean everything) changed. My energy started shifting, my income increased, and my impact grew.

And it wasn’t because I was working more (I actually wasn’t). It was because I finally knew how to match the value in what my work could accomplish with how I priced and packaged it.

And this is the advice I would give to any coach who is confused on how to package and price their services.

If you’re ready to redefine your value and build a brand that attracts clients effortlessly, start with my free Clarity Journal.

It’ll help you uncover your message, align your offers, and finally feel confident sharing your story online.

Link in comments to download.

What I wish everyone knew before launching a personal brand.

You already have one (whether you realise it or not).

It’s the reason you trust certain creators instantly, and scroll straight past others. It’s why Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, and Alex Hormozi can sell out almost anything instantly (their names already mean something).

A personal brand is the meaning attached to your name when you’re not in the room (or on someone’s screen). And even if you haven’t intentionally built yours yet, you already have one.

Here’s 9 things I wish more people understood before launching or scaling their personal brand…

1 | You don’t need a fancy logo or website to start. 
Your personal brand begins the moment you decide to show up (not when your website goes live). The conversations you have, ideas you share, and stories you tell shape it. 

2 | Trying to be everywhere = being nowhere.
You don’t need to master every platform. Pick one you enjoy where your energy feels natural (not forced). You’ll build trust faster showing up consistently in one place than spreading yourself thin across five.

3 | It’s not about looking perfect.
People connect with your quirks and vulnerability. You’ll overthink your captions, cringe at your first videos, and second-guess your photos. That’s part of it. Post anyway. 

4 | Clarity beats cleverness.
The most magnetic brands are the clearest. If people don’t instantly understand what you do or how you can help, they’ll keep scrolling. 

5 | You don’t need millions of followers
Ten people who truly get you, engage with you, and trust you are more powerful than ten-thousand silent scrollers. Personal branding is a connection game (not a popularity contest). 

6 | Your story is your superpower.
What feels ordinary to you might be exactly what inspires someone else. Your mistakes, pivots, and lessons are the heartbeat of your brand (not something to hide). 

7 | Consistency > intensity.
You don’t need to post every day. You just need to show up regularly enough for people to trust you’re still there. 

8 | Imposter syndrome never fully goes away.
You’ll question yourself at every stage: when you start, grow, even when you “make it.” Doubt isn’t a sign you’re not ready (it just means you care). The best way to silence that negative, anxious voice in your head is through repetition (not chasing perfection).

9 | Boundaries are self-care for your business.
Saying “no” and not being available 24/7 is part of building something sustainable. You decide your hours, rates, and energy.

In 2025, your personal brand isn’t just marketing. It’s your reputation. The thing that makes people trust, remember, and buy from you.

Looking for help turning your brand into clarity, content, and clients (without burning out trying to “do it all”)? My new group coaching programme is where I’ll teach you my 3-step system to attract aligned clients and opportunities by showing up as you.

DM “GLOW” and I’ll send you the details.

Ever wondered what a typical week inside amplify looks like?

People always ask me “what do you actually do in there?”

The short answer: create structure, gain clarity, and figure out how to build freedom into your life (aka how to finally feel on top of your business without needing a 10-hour workday).

The long answer…?

Monday is your reset. You check in with your goals, see where you’re at, and plan two short deep-work sessions for the week (I recommend Tuesday and Thursday). Nothing crazy, just 2–3 focused hours total. It’s about finding your rhythm, not feeling pressure. 

Tuesday is usually your first session. You’ll dive into your module (whether that’s your brand strategy, content plan, or systems) and apply it directly to your business. Everything inside amplify is designed for action, not theory.

Wednesday is PowerHour, our live group call where you bring your work for review. I personally give 1:1 feedback, we problem-solve together, and you leave with clarity on your next step (and a confidence boost).

Thursday is your second deep-work block. You take the feedback from Wednesday, build on it, refine, and start to see things click in your brand and business.

Friday is optional, what we call a Flow Check-In. A moment to reflect, share a win, or ask a question in the community (coffee optional, clarity guaranteed.)

That’s it. It’s simple, sustainable, and actually doable (unlike some other programmes).

I truly believe that your business should fit into your life, not the other way around.

Every element of amplify is designed to help you build momentum in 2–3 focused hours a week with weekly live 1:1 feedback, structured support, and a clear plan that moves you forward (without burning you out).

People join amplify to design a business around their purpose (a life in flow) powered by their personal brand.  

And they already have the passion, skills, and experience. They’re just missing the clarity, structure, and visibility required to bring it all together in a way that feels aligned and impactful. They want to be known for what they do, attract the right opportunities, and make a meaningful difference (not just “post more online”).

I’ve spent years designing a pathway that elevates you without overwhelming you. One that takes you from confusion and inconsistency to clarity, confidence, and magnetic demand step-by-step in a supportive community. 

amplify provides the systems that support you, with your message leading the way. Because when your work aligns with who you are, everything in life expands.

If you’re ready to feel that kind of flow and focus again, book a free call with Angelina, my coaching enrolment specialist. She’ll walk you through how amplify can work for you and help you secure your spot in the next round.

(link in comments)

Helping 9-5 pros build their Corporate Offramp | Land 1st client in a 1-person business you control

You’ve outgrown your 9–5. 
Now what? 

You’ve built a solid career. Maybe even a great one. But lately… 

The Sunday scaries hit a little harder.
You keep wondering, “Is this really it?”

You don’t hate your job. You’ve just outgrown it. And the money is the only part that serves you. 

You’ve done everything right.
But you still feel boxed in by meetings, org charts, and the constant anxiety of “restructuring.”

You know your skills are worth more – but no one’s shown you how to turn them into something of your own.

You're not trying to blow up your life.
You just want to know it’s possible.

That’s what the ‘Corporate Offramp’ is for.

It’s my step-by-step system to help high-performing professionals:
→ Package their skills into a client-ready offer
→ Build a simple audience of people ready to work with them
→ Land their first client in 120 days—without quitting their job

You’ll start earning outside your 9–5 and finally take control of what’s next.

This isn’t about quitting tomorrow.
It’s about progress. Building something – before you need it. 
And when you’re ready to start having control over your time. 

What others are saying:

“What really stands out about Brian is his authenticity. And his responsiveness is in a league of its own. His mix of broad entrepreneurial knowledge, specific expertise in areas like LinkedIn strategy, and straight-talking advice puts him at the top of my list.” 
– Melissa, ex-ed tech exec

“I started building while still in my 9-5, and landed my first client within 3 months (..before being let go by my company!).”
– Cassie, former tech manager

Here’s how to get started:

📥 Grab the Free 5-Day Solo Business Blueprint in my Featured section – and get the exact roadmap to land your first client without quitting your job (or even changing your LinkedIn profile). 

🎯 Want a faster path?
Join me for the Fast Track to Freedom Workshop – where I’ll walk you through:

• What to focus on (hint: not your website)
• Where 90% of your effort should go
• How to build an audience (without posting daily)
• The path to your first paid client – in 120 days

🎟 Save your seat: simplemanguide.com/workshop

Your 9–5 got you started.
Your next move is on your terms.

Brian Gallagher

The real risk isn’t leaving your job.

It’s staying just long enough that the comfort…

Becomes overwhelming.

People frame risk as walking away from stability. But stability’s not real. Just ask the people who thought they were ‘safe’ at Amazon or Microsoft.

The real danger is slower. Quieter.

You start caring a little less. You’re no longer motivated by what you're doing. You move through your days on autopilot.

You get lulled into sleep. Unsure what even makes you feel alive anymore.

You let people steal your time with fake urgency and pointless meetings.
You tell yourself you’ll make a move when things calm down.

But that moment never comes.

I remember when it started happening to me. The pay got better. The hours eased up.

On paper, everything looked fine.

But I didn’t like what the years ahead looked like.

I watched people higher up the ladder still asking permission for the simple things — a doctor’s appointment, a softball game, a random Tuesday.

And I knew if I didn’t draw a line, I might never draw one. I’d wait for the next bonus. Then the next. Then the next.

And 20 years later, I’d be so deep in it that walking away would feel impossible.

That’s how comfort works.
It feels just good enough that you stop questioning it.

Comfort doesn’t just keep you in the job.
It keeps you from becoming the person who’d ever leave it.

It’s a slow slide toward a life you never chose.

In my last role, I was a VP in investment banking.

On paper? Looked great. But in real life… 

Yikes.

I’ll admit – the instant status it gave me when I told people what I did made me feel important. 

But I was constantly stressed. 

If I wasn’t at the office, I was dreading the next email ping from a managing director. 

Why? Because I had no visibility as to how my week would look. 

One minute I had a long weekend train trip planned. And an email ping could mean having to cancel everything. 

Honestly, it was chaos. 
But I kept telling myself it was “worth it.” 

Everyone seemed impressed with my title, so I was on the right path. That’s what I thought. 

Eventually I caved and said yes to something different. 

I started a fitness studio concept with a friend (while still at my job). 

Just a few classes a week. Nothing fancy.
But it was ours. We made the calls.

It didn’t make me rich. And unfortunately, it didn’t become my forever thing. 

But besides being the most fun I’ve ever had ‘working’, it did something else for me: 

It broke the cycle.

And once I got a taste of calling my own shots,
I couldn’t go back.

Now I help other people build something of their own too.

Because I’ve experienced both sides: 

Waking up dreading the work day. 
Waking up excited about what I get to build. 

And know I’m certain on which I’ll keep choosing.

I did a breathwork session last week.
Two words kept repeating.
And they stayed with me all week.

Kindness.
Vulnerability.

Two simple words. But they are the difference between forcing connection and creating real connection.

Kindness reminded me that everyone I talk to is carrying something I cannot see.

Clients. Prospects. Friends. Family members.
People on here scrolling through their day.

When I remember that, I show up better. My coaching is better. My conversations are better. My patience is better.

Vulnerability reminded me that the people I trust most are the ones who let me see the full picture.

Not the “everything is amazing” picture.
The human one.

So I am choosing to bring more of that into how I show up here.

And I will start today.

I am going through a breakup.

It has been difficult, but being around family, and keeping my schedule full, helps.
Movement helps. And so does work.

And during that breathwork session, something small set me off, and I realized how much I had been holding.

And yes, for a bit, I pulled back on some things while I got my footing again (work included).

But this experience is giving me something important.

A deeper appreciation for how much our personal lives shape the way we show up in our work.

A deeper understanding of what my clients feel when they are trying to build something while holding the rest of their life together.

And a deeper commitment to lead with kindness and vulnerability in every part of my life. Not just my business.

I want the people who follow my work to feel that they are seen, not judged.

And I want them to know that building a solo business is not separate from real life. It happens inside real life.

Work does not happen in a vacuum. Life does not pause while you build something meaningful. 

Who you are matters just as much (if not more) as what you do.

That breathwork session reminded me of that.

And it marked a change how I plan to show up here moving forward.

My brother’s dog, Norman, always helps too :)

There’s a point where learning stops helping — and starts hiding you. Brad was there too…

He’d been reading, thinking, and planning for months, but none of this got him any closer to his goals. 

Until he decided to stop collecting information and start building momentum.

One small shift – a few simple strategies, some accountability, and the courage to share his ideas publicly – changed everything.

The moment that started it all? He hit publish.

From there, things opened up fast.
Conversations he’d never had before.

And new confidence hammered home the realization that he didn’t have to get it perfect to make progress.

That confidence led to real connections, online and in real life.

Soon, Brad was turning his interest in health and leadership into work that actually paid him.

In fact, he’s earned income from three separate and distinct businesses he’s started. 

And now, if a layoff ever came, he wouldn’t panic. He’d have options. And the proof that he can create his own.

You don’t need more ideas. Or more knowledge. You need a first step.

If you’re ready, send me a note and I’ll share what that could look like for you.

The most motivated I’ve ever felt in my work didn’t come after a big win or a big paycheck.

It came on an ordinary morning in New York, with a plan, a coffee, and a blank page.

I remember the first time that feeling hit me.

I’d just gathered feedback on my first product – a simple ebook on slimming down in 30 days. I knew what to fix. The best days were still ahead.

I’d wake up, head to Gregory’s Coffee on 31st and 6th, order a cold brew (jet fuel!), and get creating.

It was the first thing I sold completely on my own. No extra work to deliver.

And when that first email pinged – a stranger had bought my book while I was sitting on my couch reading – I’ll never forget it.

It wasn’t about the size of the sale. It was about the shift it created.

I found the thing that I’d wake up early to build. And I had the plan to do it. 

Finding that bridge is a massive turning point. 

That’s when the work becomes exciting.
That’s when building something of your own becomes the most motivating thing you’ve ever done.

That’s when you stop being an employee in your own career. 

And start being the CEO of it.

She was tired of doubting herself.
So she gave herself a shot.
And now, she’ll head into next year with.. 

New business energy.
Her first client (maybe more by then). 
And the quiet confidence she can do this on her own. 

Marie started with me in August. 

She’s still in her full-time role. Still figuring things out. 

At the time, she was getting clients through an agency – paying a cut to the middleman, and wondering if she could actually do this on her own.

She didn’t need to start from scratch, but needed a better understanding of the value she brought. 

After just a short time together, she was able to clearly articulate… 

• The problem she solves
• The person she solves it for
• The outcome they can expect

Which allowed her to sign her first client (and earn a 3x ROI on her investment in the program). 

All in just a few months. 
Not because she blew up her life – but because she started.

Most people wait for January. For a clean slate. For the “right time.”

But the last quarter? It leaves plenty of time to see results.

If you started now, by January you could:

• Have an offer you’re proud of
• Be building the right audience
• Already see proof this path is real for you

It doesn’t take a massive disruption. Just a methodical approach, with small steps that compound.

If you’ve been feeling that quiet pull to build something of your own… don’t wait for the calendar to give you permission.

I’m hosting a free, live workshop this Tuesday.

It’s designed for mid-career professionals who want to start a one-person business—without quitting their job or guessing their way forward.

We’ll cover:
• How to clarify your offer
• Who to help, and how to reach them
• What to do first to land your first client

Join us here: https://lnkd.in/dbBue_6h

Arrivederci Italian sunshine (for now).. PHL-bound in a few hours :)

At some point, you stop saying you’ll figure it out later – and realize you’ve been circling the same thought for years:

I want to start my own thing, but I don’t know where to begin.

And then the questions start to pile up: 

What would I even do?
How do I start without risking what I’ve built?
What if I fail and regret it?

So, you wait. I see it all the time.

People reach out, we talk about what their next move could look like, and then they disappear. A year later, sometimes more, they come back – same job, same questions, same stuck feeling.

Sure, they saved money by waiting. But they lost something more valuable. 

Time.

Until one day, they look up and realize a decade has gone by in a job they knew stopped fitting years ago.

I get it. I was there too. 

At first, there’s doubt.

You scroll through other people’s posts, quietly wondering if you could ever do what they’re doing. You change jobs, hoping a new title will make it feel different. It doesn’t.

Then comes curiosity.

You start exploring what your skills are really worth. You tinker with ideas. Maybe you even earn a little money on the side. Enough to prove it’s possible.

After that, something subtle changes.

You stop asking if you’re capable and start noticing opportunities everywhere.

People ask for your help. You begin to realize your job isn’t your identity anymore. It’s just your funding.

Eventually, confidence replaces doubt.

Your one-person business starts bringing in real income. You feel in control again.

And one morning, you sit down at your laptop and think, this is my life now.

That’s when you understand: you had it in you all along. 

You just needed a plan.

If you’re somewhere between doubt and confidence, the live workshop starts in a few hours – a free working session to map your first steps toward your off-ramp.

Join us here → https://lnkd.in/dbBue_6h

I had an eye-opening call with someone last week. 

It made me realize what a job interview really is… 

It’s an audition for your own career. 

The person on the call said: 
“I’m done. I never want to go through another interview again.”

They’re tired of pretending and of being told no by people who never really saw them.

The anxiety. The prep. The “hope you get lucky.”

The rounds of interviews where you give your best self, only to get ghosted, rejected, or land in a role nothing like what you were promised.

You’re totally auditioning. And I remember that feeling well.

Always second-guessing and doubting myself. 
Wondering if one wrong answer or one bored hiring manager was going to cost me the life I was hoping for.

That’s why twenty years without a job interview feels like a milestone.

It’s not just freedom from a boss, but freedom from depending on someone else – for them to reply, to notice, to choose you.

You start moving on your own terms again.

Building your own business gives you a different kind of safety. The kind that comes when you stop waiting to be chosen.

That moment when you realize you’re done interviewing is quiet, but it changes everything.

If you’re there now, I’ve put something together that might help:

Free workshop tomorrow → https://lnkd.in/dbBue_6h

And just maybe – you’ve already had your last job interview.

“It’s been four months and I still feel stuck.”
Someone told me this the other day.
Here’s what many underestimate when starting out: 

Just how easy it is to waste time trying to figure everything out on your own. 

And when building while still employed, it’s not helpful to see 15 different paths. All promising places to start, but unsure as to which is most viable. Which leads to revenue fastest. Which has the least speed bumps. 

So what do I see most people do? 

Dabble. Start researching. Build a website. 
Try one thing, then second-guess themselves and switch. 

And four months go by. Then six. Then a year. 

And somewhere quietly in the background, they’re thinking:
“I thought I’d be further along by now.”

Time spent stuck doesn’t just slow you down.
It starts to convince you maybe you weren’t meant for this.

You can figure it out alone. Lots of people do. 
But it usually takes them 18–24 months of guessing, circling, rebuilding, and trying to reverse-engineer the right sequence.

Or…

You get help. You get a map. You talk to someone who’s already walked the road.
And you collapse that timeline down to a fraction of what it would’ve been.

Some of my clients have signed their first client in less time than most people spend thinking about how to start.

Most people don’t fail.
They just run out of time and energy they didn’t know they were burning.

So if you’re four months in and still stuck, nothing’s wrong with you.

You’re most likely trying to navigate a process in the dark that someone could’ve lit up in a single conversation.

The question is no longer:

Can you do it alone?

It’s:

How much is the extra 12–18 months worth to you?

Here’s how I started my first business.

(Hint: it did not go as planned.)

• Spent 6 months writing a business plan
• Paid $6,000 for a logo and brand kit
• Built a full website
• Lined up investors
• Took meetings with anyone who would give advice

And here’s how it went: 

Our branding was off. 
The main part of our class wasn’t engaging. 
We were guessing the entire time.

We didn’t learn this through planning. 
We learned it the moment we actually taught the class.

Direction came from doing the work.
Not preparing to do it.

After making every early mistake, here’s how I get clients started now:

1/ They get clear on their Big 3
The person, the problem, the outcome. 

2/ They clean up their online presence
Simple and easy to understand. 

3/ They grow an audience of relevant people
Not big. Relevant.

4/ They start real conversations
No pitching. Just being human.

Here’s what happens when you start like this:
• Anton had inbound conversations within two weeks.
• Marie signed her first client in under three months.
• Brad generated income from three different offers he created himself.

The confidence came after the action.
Not before.

It’s not that you can’t do it. It’s that it’s unclear what to do first.

Once you know the right sequence, the whole thing gets simpler.

We’ll walk through that sequence together in my live workshop on Tuesday. 

Join us here:

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The hard part isn’t choosing.
It’s what happens before that: 

The limbo.

You go back and forth, trying to anticipate what you’ll lose with each option. You imagine every scenario, weigh every angle, and start thinking in circles.

Eventually, the pressure of not deciding becomes heavier than the decision itself.

And in the middle of all that, it’s easy to lose sight of what you might gain – not just from the path you choose, but from the clear vision and calm that comes after you choose it.

Once the decision is made, things get lighter. You can focus again. You’re no longer trying to live in two futures at once. You can stop running through pros and cons and finally begin shaping a plan around the direction you picked.

Starting a business is like this for a lot of people.

They think about it for months. Sometimes years. They wait for perfect timing, or a sign. They watch others do it but tell themselves they’re not quite ready.

What could be a season of momentum turns into a season of idleness. Moving – but not really going anywhere. 

Either way, you’re expending energy.

One way, you’re using it to your advantage.
The other – it just drains you. While nothing changes in your life.

And the longer you wait, the heavier it gets.

If you’ve been struggling to figure out the right next steps, and feel like you’ve just been swirling around in uncertainty… 

I’m hosting a free, live workshop this Tuesday to help lay out the roadmap for you. 

It’s for the ones who feel the pull to build something real – but also value the stability they’ve worked hard for.

We’ll cover:
• How to craft your elevator pitch
• Who to help, and how to reach them
• What to do first to land your first client

Join us here: https://lnkd.in/dbBue_6h

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