1 month into running my own business… Here’s what I’ve Learned

Mar 3

**One month in and I already understand why people say entrepreneurship changes you.**
Not because everything magically takes off overnight and you suddenly “have it all figured out.” But because you’re forced to grow faster than you ever expected to.
In just a few short weeks, I’ve learned more about strategy, boundaries, confidence, pricing, time management, and myself than I did in months of planning.
Starting a business isn’t just about launching a website or announcing your services. It’s about stepping into a new identity—one where you make the decisions, set the standards, and take full responsibility for the outcome.
Here’s what the first month has taught me so far.

I didn't need to have my entire brand "perfected" before getting clients

This one shocked me, but some of the clients I've worked with signed before I even built a website. Websites are valuable, but connecting with people is what builds a business.

I may have been slightly addicted to ChatGPT.

I was using it way too often for writing copy and getting feedback. Then I realized how much it was killing my creativity and dictating my decisions. Still love it for brainstorming though.

It's okay to talk about my business with people (even if it's not fully there yet)

I had recently quit my full-time job, so talking about how I was doing with my business felt SO intimidating. The best thing I can do is continue to build my support system!

In-person connecting/networking needs to be a priority

I don't know why I expected cold emailing and DMing people to get more responses, but the majority of opportunities I've found so far have been through warm leads from people already in my network.

Posting on social media feels so cringe to me (and I still need to get over it)

I'm still not used to putting myself on camera, but at the end of the day, nobody is judging me like I think. My new motto is "Just post it!"

Taking mid day wellness breaks changed my routine (in the very best way)

The first 2 weeks I felt so glued to my desk trying to juggle all of the new business owner things. One day I remembered that a very BIG reason I left my full time job was to have more flexibility to prioritize myself. Now the gym is a must.