16: Recap of 5 Years in Business with my Husband

For this episode, we're doing something a little different. I'm sitting at my actual kitchen island with my husband, Nick, who has had a front-row seat to all five years of this business. One of my biggest takeaways looking back is that none of this happened overnight. I started with zero followers, no real idea what I was doing, and no way of knowing what this business would look like five years later. The relationships, confidence, clients, community, and opportunities were built slowly over time. And now, five years in, I can finally see just how much bigger the vision has become. In this episode, we talk about: Why I really left teaching and what Nick thought about the decision What my first year of entrepreneurship actually looked like Building a business while preparing to become a mom How motherhood changed the way I thought about work, time, and childcare The conference that completely changed what I believed was possible for my business Why getting into rooms with other entrepreneurs became such an important part of my growth The difference between where I started and the confidence I have five years later Why you can't compare your year one to someone else's year five What I think the next five years could look like If you're in the early years of your business and wondering why you're not “there” yet, I hope this episode gives you some perspective. Five years is a long time. You're allowed to change your mind, change your offers, become a completely different person, and build something bigger than you could see when you started. You don't have to know exactly where you're going. Sometimes you just need to start. Connect with Kelly Website: kellymccracken.co Instagram: @kellymccracken.co This episode is sponsored by Dubsado! Try it free for 21 days. No credit card required. When you're ready to upgrade, use code kellymccrackenva for 30% OFF your first paid month or year.  Heads up: this is an affiliate link, which means I earn a small commission if you sign up, but I truly use and love Dubsado and only recommend tools I believe in!