Ep. 15 Business is not a sprint but a marathon

Trailblazer - Igniting Business & Community

Strategy 1: Do you have the right training? Just like in a marathon you need to train and business is no different. Anyone can sprint, it's a short distance and doesn't require much training. Reference material: https://rosefinancial.com/building-a-successful-business-is-a-marathon-not-a-sprint/?cli_action=1593048222.549 Strategy 2: Do you have a plan? A sprint is a straight shot compared to a marathon that has ups, downs, and curves that you need a plan. Why would you run a business without one? Do you have the right shoes? - foundation of your running so a solid business foundation is key. It includes the right product/service/financial standing/ability to reach the masses Marathons have gone virtual - is your business? Online has to be a key feature regardless of the business you run just short of manufacturing. Whether you are using online to sell or marketing (We recommend both) having a virtual path means regardless of the weather your marathon to business success can continue Follow the plan - it's like practicing everyday for a run. Planning out your day, operations, and goals. If you go full bore each day you will burn out quickly which could Do not rush the strategic plan - you might miss important details which could mean you don't reach that finish line of a successful business Reference: https://gosmallbiz.com/marathon-not-sprint-comes-small-business/ Strategy 3: Set the pace - have other businesses chase you not follow the same old path Its hard very hard but so gratifying if you are the pace setter Build the core - this part is everything from financial, staff, support system that allows you to move through the roadblocks that are inevitable as you grow Its not easy - you just need to get on the starting line Reference: https://medium.com/@samyj13/the-most-overused-saying-its-a-marathon-not-a-sprint-776a7103fe66 https://bossproject.com/blog/2015/6/16/running-a-business-marathon-not-sprint