Think back to the story of Goldilocks. Remember how she tries Mama and Papa Bear’s porridge? One is too hot, the other too cold and then, she settles on Baby Bear’s, which is just right. I’m going to share my own entrepreneurial Goldilocks story of trial and error. It took me a long time to get to “just right.” Join the BizChix Community Books, Tools or Events Mentioned:    RESET Your Mindset   Other Links Mentioned:  Join the BizChix Coop! Flipped Lifestyle Podcast The Product Boss Podcast  BizChix Episodes Mentioned:  233:[new series] Monetizing and Money Mindset #BizChixMonetize 346: Imposter Syndrome  Listen to Stacking Your Team This episode was first published at BizChix.com/416. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at bizchix.com/category/team/.

416: The Power of Experimenting: Embrace Ms. Trial and Ms. Error

Host Natalie Eckdahl, MBA is a coach to high performing women. She is married with three children ages 7-20. Natalie helps women entrepreneurs own their role as CEO through her business trainings, on air coaching calls and expert interviews. Learn how to master your mindset, grow as a leader, refine your strategies, build your team and gain visibility in your industry. Natalie is also an expert in outsourcing at home and at work.

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416: The Power of Experimenting: Embrace Ms. Trial and Ms. Error

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