What’s one piece of conventional advice that you disagree with?

Robbie Carroll | Digital Marketing Consultant and Former Professional Soccer Player

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Haley Turner | Hairstylist

“The only way to grow your business is by word of mouth.” I think there was a time when that was true, but not in 2022. You need far more than friends telling others that you’re good to grow your business. Read more>>

Asia Stockwell | Well-being as Lifestyle Coach, Reiki Master Energy Healer, Massage Therapist & Yoga Instructor

That all of the guidance and answers we seek are outside of ourselves. I believe that we have this infinite well of knowledge and wisdom within our own bodies that we are taught to not listen to. We are taught that the mind is most powerful, when in fact, it is the faithful servant OF the body. Tapping into our inner knowing, our innate wisdom can lead us to a life of authenticity and inner authority that nothing outside of us can provide. Allowing space for us to make decisions that are in alignment with our values, how we want to feel, and the life we desire to create. Read more>>

Amanda Giuliano (Jew-lee-ano) | Principal Designer and Studio Manager at Nicolette’s For The Home in Southold, NY.

Work / life balance. It’s just so ridiculously unrealistic for small business owners. You ARE your business and the unfortunate aspect of that is people rely on you to be present and essentially BE the product. Yes, you can train you team to be mini – you’s but you can never make them fully you and that’s just a fact. You will find ways to accept some of the things you can’t control or how that “mini-you” does their job however, you will always be haunted by wanting to reach for that carrot of success and consistently grow. Read more>>