11 powerful lessons learned from building a business with a social media presence. This -part series digs deeper into the behind-the-scenes realities of entrepreneurship where choosing platforms, navigating perfectionism, and understanding business dynamics meet the softer skills of empathy, teamwork, and resilience.

These lessons unpack not just the "how-to" of growing a business online, but the mindset shifts that create sustainability. From learning when to release perfectionism for momentum, to understanding when high standards are non-negotiable, this conversation is both practical and grounding for anyone navigating the complexities of social media as a business tool.

Key Takeaways:

✨ How to choose a platform that aligns with your message and energy ✨ The power of boundaries, infrastructure, and systems for long-term growth ✨ Why empathy and teamwork elevate collaboration and client relationships ✨ When to release perfectionism to build momentum and when to uphold your standards ✨ How to embrace mistakes, financial risks, and the natural flow of money as part of growth

This episode is for you if you've ever felt the weight of doing it all in business, questioned your standards versus perfectionism, or wrestled with fear around money and mistakes. It's a guide for building not just visibility online, but resilience and alignment behind the scenes.

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00:00 Intro 01:26 Christine's Early Experiences and Influences 02:46 Life Update: Embracing Brisbane 04:05 Personal Development and Its Impact 08:00 Choosing the Right Platform for Your Message 16:00 The Importance of Boundaries and Infrastructure 33:39 Teamwork and Workflow Optimization 34:33 Balancing Perfectionism and High Standards 36:05 Releasing Perfectionism for Progress 37:19 Upholding Standards in Your Strengths 39:18 Navigating Perfectionism vs. High Standards 41:25 Momentum and Imperfect Action 42:29 The Importance of High Standards 46:39 Embracing Financial Risks for Growth 48:35 Personal Development and Financial Decisions 53:47 Learning from Financial Mistakes 59:18 The Flow of Money and Business 01:00:33 Outro

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