289: The Entrepreneurial Journey

Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into the entrepreneurial journey—from the spark of an idea to building a business with real impact. We'll explore the key stages of growth, the evolving challenges at each step, and what it takes to succeed along the way. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this episode is packed with insights to help you move forward. Tune in, take notes, and discover where you are on your entrepreneurial path.

Topics Mentioned:

• Strategy

• Visionary mindset

• Investment

• Management

Key Thoughts:

• There is no shame in where we're starting from. The only shame that comes is if we stay there too long out of fear or not doing something so that we never progress. Michele Williams

• I think people underestimate how much time that truly takes to own that role of CEO visionary. Yes, you might not be knocking off tasks for one of your projects, or for one of your design projects, but it takes true time and intention to get into that visionary mindset and really predict what's to come. Courtney Bramlett

• When we are thinking about moving forward and strategy, I would say the more that you can build it in from the beginning at least the idea of strategic thinking, which means this business is more than what is happening today. Michele Williams

• The best strategizers can strategically think through their daily task and how to align it to that vision state, and that takes time and practice and by allowing yourself that time to even do it. Courtney Bramlett

Contact Michele:

• Email: [email protected]

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• LinkedIn: Michele Williams

References and Resources:

• Work with Me

• The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today

• CFO2Go

• Metrique Solutions

• How to Build, Manage, and Execute on a Business Strategy course beginning August 2025 sign up now!

• FREE Step-by-Step Guide to Mapping Your Business Growth

• E-Myth Revisited by Michael E Gerber

• Fix This Next by Mike Michalowicz