Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast

Belief Comes Before Ability


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In this episode of Business Brain, you learn why belief has to show up before skill ever can. You’re pushed to take action immediately—not by buying gear, courses, or tools, but by selling what you already have to get real-world wins fast. As you move, you build confidence, momentum, and the all-important belief that fuels every entrepreneurial step of your Charmed Life. Listener reviews highlight how authentic, actionable, and inspiring this mindset is, especially when paired with smart discussions about AI and real business challenges.

You also dive into the big question: How long should you give a business idea before you pivot or pull the plug? The hosts break down a practical two-year model—one year to learn, one year to execute—and frame it all as an experiment rather than a lifelong commitment. This approach frees you to test ideas boldly, adapt quickly, and make decisions with clarity instead of emoti

  • 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #708 for Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
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    • 00:02:32 Belief Before Ability
      • Take action right away
      • For example: in the reselling business, don’t buy anything first. Sell stuff you already have. That way you go through the motions…take some easy wins, and learn the process. And learn to believe!
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      • 00:14:57 Iavhill-BB Review-Actionable, Authentic, and Inspiring!
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      • 00:16:34 Skylar-Another read of “Don’t Pitch the Bitch”
      • 00:18:44 How long should I give my business a chance?
        • How long to spend on a proof of concept before you pivot (or kill it).
        • 2 Years: One to learn, the second to execute
        • Call it an experiment!
        • 00:20:55 Everything we say on the show is something we’re telling ourselves
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