Running a small business is hard — and sometimes it’s not because you’re doing anything wrong.

It’s because you’re trying to do it alone.
In this Journey episode, I share a belief I held for years about the Chamber of Commerce — and how one simple visit completely changed my perspective.
I walk through:
 • The assumptions many small business owners quietly make 🤔
 • What actually happens when you show up and ask questions
 • Why connection, not just effort, is often the missing ingredient
 • How being plugged into the local business ecosystem can make growth easier — and faster

This episode isn’t about joining anything.
It’s about seeing opportunity you might be overlooking.If you’re a local business owner in Pima County feeling stuck, this one’s for you. 🌵