Building resilience isn't something you're born with—it's a skill you develop through experience, self-awareness, and intentional practice.

In this episode, I'm breaking down what it really means to be resilient in business and how you can strengthen this critical muscle. From my own experiences of opening Blue Bird Tattoo Studio one month before COVID shut everything down to navigating a traumatic accident that left me out of work for a month, I've learned that resilience is about more than just surviving hard times; it's about how quickly you bounce back and keep moving forward.

I'll walk you through the seven core components of resilience, share how understanding your need for control can actually help you let go, and give you actionable strategies for turning setbacks into stepping stones.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The seven Cs of resilience (competence, confidence, connection, coping, control, character, and contribution) and how to strengthen each one in your business

• Why resilience is a learnable skill built through experience, not an innate personality trait you either have or don't have

• How taking calculated risks and getting out of your comfort zone creates the data you need to build confidence in your problem-solving abilities

• The connection between control issues and resilience, and why accepting what you can't control is essential for moving forward

• How to detach from your ego so setbacks don't become personal failures that stop you in your tracks

• Practical questions to ask yourself during difficult times, including "How can I turn this into a win?" and "How can I use this as practice for next time?"

• Why "failure can't hit a moving target" and how to keep momentum even when things don't go according to plan

• The difference between coping with emotions and avoiding them, and why managing feelings is just as important as solving problems

Learn how to build genuine resilience in your tattoo business with proven strategies that help you bounce back from setbacks faster and stronger. Missi shares the seven core components of resilience, personal stories of overcoming adversity, and practical tools for managing stress, emotions, and uncertainty as a business owner.

Links:

boundbyart.com

bluebirdtattoos.com

instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue

instagram.com/boundbyartproject

instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio

Music: Unknown Road - The Harp Project