I've learned a lot over the last two years. Some of it has been simple lessons that I caught onto quickly, some not so quickly, and still, others have cost me a lot of time and money. If you don't have to, I don't want you to go through the pain I went through in some of these cases!

Whether you just started a business or you are a 20+ year veteran, the lessons in this episode will be helpful for you. Some will be reminders and others may be new to you. Either way, when it comes to running a small business we never stop learning and growing. Here are the ten lessons I learned.

• Meet with people consistently.
• Ask for referrals.
• Look for opportunities that stretch you professionally.
• Look for opportunities that stretch you personally.
• Pursue experts in your field.
• Block your time and protect your time.
• Use LinkedIn to connect with people "digitally".
• Realize for most of us, social media is a waste of money but not a waste of time.
• Get a software tool to track your customer interactions.
• Get into a rhythm with your workday and stick with it.
• Reflect on your life and work on a weekly basis so you know you are in alignment with your vision and values.

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