That's everybody's fear. I own a software development agency, I write books and it might seem like I have smth to say, but I'm always having this fear of... like... uhm, okay, I cannot talk for hours about my business, it's boring to people, right? And I cannot repeat myself, right?.. But... a long road starts with a single step. Everything needs but a beginning. You've got a lifetime of experience behind your back, and there might be people looking for the advice you can provide. Think about WHO you can help, not WHAT you can talk about. Good luck! 👍
I had interest to learn and trade the financial market because my job wasn't paying so well. My friends discouraged me. They told me that i would lose my money. What i did was to hire a regulated broker who handles all my trading activities while I pay 25% commission.
Currently, I earn not less than 27, 0 0 0 every month. My friends who discouraged me already join the trade and they are all doing well. Don't let NOBODY tell you, you would fail. There's no harm in trial.
@Mirela Rosa lol..that's what I earn only from trading. I have a full time job and from my savings from online trading, I bought a restaurant, a small restaurant though with some real estate properties. I just hope that motivates someone out there never to quit.
Word!! To be honest I was always (and still am) such a private person so I am still shocked at these two steps I made. UA-cam and starting my own business. I am still trying to figure out what snapped inside of me to step out of my comfort zone. I wouldn't say I am a fearful person but it just wasnt me...but here I am nevertheless. Thanks for the vid. It will help lots of folks.
I’m scared that no one will buy my products.... but I’m starting to learn that if one person even if it’s my mama, buys a product then I’m happy. I’m tried of letting fear hold me back!
I love love when Beth and Randall would do "worst case scenario" before doing something. I find so much value in that series, as much as I do your channel! Thank you ❤
Hey Erin my biggest fear is lack of action. I want my mom and 2 sisters to get into a business together because i feel we will all have our best interest at heart to build family wealth, but I get discouraged because ideas flow from the mouth but no action is taken and i dont want to regret getting into business with family and it being more of a burden than a success. Love your Channel thank you for the shared gemz!!!!
Kelsey Medley Wow! We just had to stop and tell you that you have a very sweet heart and considering the wealth and success of your family plus the next generation is amazing of you. Never let anyone change you from being that kind and considerate. Secondly, we have been where you are and still have dreams for relatives. We had to sit back and be honest about their work ethic. You’ll see that there will be some you can’t work with a few that you can. Ultimately you have to know your limits, theirs, and set concrete business roles AND expectations with them. Keep working on you because we’ve been there and most times, it will always be you who will actually have to be the first willing person to set the example for them to follow. They may have fears too.
I have been working on my Business and my Personal brand and I can admit that the fear of failing is my biggest fear. This video like all the others I watched was very helpful.
ThePrincessWithin313 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾 There you go! See! YOU are your support. You’re biggest supporter is right in the mirror. Your tribe that is designed for what you are passionate about will show up. Now you just continue to show up for yourself!
Hi Aaron thanks for your video it was awesome. I’ve been in business for 10 years as a sports videographer completely self talk. And now I’m at the point where I need to expand my business and spend $5000 on new equipment and that is terrifying. But listening to your video has helped and after I write this comment I’m going to go purchase the equipment. Thanks for the video keep up the great work
My biggest fear is not being able to have the time provide all the hand made things that I'm selling. And not getting the customers to buy what I'm selling.
Thank you for this video ❤️ I am so glad that you are talking about this!! I just started a business and I’ve noticed a lot of anxiety has been coming up
My biggest fear is not getting people to like my ideas enough to pay for them and also my ultimate fear is quitting my job. I have so many side hustles where I know I could have the life I want if I would just commit what I want to do.
I needed this... I can’t say all my ‘fear’ washes away after one video but this moved me leaps. I know I see my goal... I know the idea of it makes me smile... thank you for your down to earth encouragement. Much love, here’s to many blessings.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! I've been wanting to start my own business for some time now. Yes fear played a huge part in my putting it off.This is the second one of your tapes I've watched and I've definitely gained much more confidence then before. I will be acting on my dream full speed ahead. After watching your channels I know exactly what I need to do step by step. Peace and Blessings, stay safe.
I love your channel this along with the other 3 videos I've binged watched. I trying to start my hair company... my biggest fear is how to use social media to market my brand. I'm a bit older and not computer savvy with the platforms I want to use. I have been watching a bunch of videos and It's just so much to learn. I have a Facebook and Instagram page and I just now how to use it for personal purposes and such. Today I'm going to use the 3 rules I can do today. That there has lifted a huge burden off of me. Thank You Erin for teaching me something new because I was all over the place trying to do things in order
My business is an apparel and accessories line. My biggest fear is investing in ads on FB and IG and not attracting any customers to purchase my products.
All the legal crap (something as small as writing the T&C and Privacy Policy for the website) gives me a headache and I get so overwhelmed that I just wanna quit altogether.
I biggest fear was not passing my cosmetology test and that I’ll never get started in my career bc of that set back. I’m nervous to go again bc it’s a place to be, I don’t want to fail.
This is an amazing and motivating video !!!💓 I have just launched my boutique a few days ago after taking a couple months to develop it..I’ve got discouraged but after watching this it helped sooo much!!!! thanx girl ☺️
I started my business a year ago and I started putting my items on eBay and Etsy and I only got 20 sales from Etsy and none from eBay. I took great pictures and posted on FB every day and didn't get any support for my business. I was selling wax melts and now. I stopped posting on FB because It was interfering with my mental health. I've moved on to something else now and I'm in isolation. I would say the hardest part for me have been getting support for my business and I'm scared that no one will like my products but I guess that's normal.
Great Video,I am still dealing with fear.Cause I was super sick and was not able to do my Monday video .But I was able to load my video on wed.I had to remind myself it was not the end of the world that I did not follow my schedule on my YT channel. My biggest fear is my brand -being not noticed and my yt channel not growing with subscribers.
I've been wanting to start a UA-cam channel and work for myself for the longest time now and I think that my biggest fear isn't failure but success. I'm terrified of being successful, what that means and how it will impact my family. I mean I know that success is a good thing but I still have a ton of what ifs sending my brain 🧠 into overdrive and triggering my anxiety. If I were to become really famous and successful would they have a positive or negative impact on my marriage or our son. It's just really scary to me.
My biggest fear at this moment is to move from the area am working now......am I going to get customers,the customers I have now are they going to follow me?,can I afford to pay my bills?(the rent is high ).........??????
Would you say that having all your business ventures under one llc is smart instead of having numerous llc open? I’m thinking one llc and certification of registration with my other business ventures.
Agreed. Congratulations on your business ventures! You can do either or. Housing your LLC as the umbrella that covers everything else can be done, but does everything coincide with one another? It depends on the type of service each one is. Like if you solely promote as your main business and then want to have an event that is branded and trademarked and presented by your promotion company - that might loop around fluidly. Definitely deep digger on if that will best and convenient for you or not. Best wishes! - Shanetta
Main Course Encouragement what do you mean by loop around fluidly? I want my main promotion to become my llc and register my other’s business under that llc. All my business ventures have things in common not specifically the same services.
Yes we agree with trademarking slogans and logos. I meant loop fluidly (Just a figure of speech) as in when an extension of your brand or service goes hand and hand with your primary business.
That's why I am so hesitant to find a job, because I really don't like having to prove myself to anyone and personally I'm more of a self led person, if in a group than I'm either the leader or we're all equal and no one is the head of the group.. but I won't be someone else's follower ever. Working on some small business ideas behind the scenes.
I was so scared to start my cooking channel (worried i looked dumb on camera and people would make fun of me because its very niched down - vegan) but it has been one of the best decisions ever. At 570 subs I already landed a brand deal which is so shocking to me lol. The unknown is scary and fearful but also the possibilities are something I CRAVE. I love seeing what can happen and what doors open when you try something new. Its addicting. And once you get the ball rolling you feel on top of the world.
Ginny Williams after a short glance at your channel I wanted to let you know I subscribed bc of seeing the playlist “dairy industry exposed” , it’s so awesome to see a like minded channel and person! What are the chances! Me and my channel are plant based so will def be watching your stuff!♥️💜 keep it up pretty lady!
Sis you gotta learn to laugh at them and keep in mind majority of the people on this platform are KIDS. Don’t let these little kids that never paid a bill in their life affect you 😂
We agree with the other comments! Your purpose and platform can be developed anywhere- video, writing, talent showcasing - just be your own biggest fan. Those who are mean may not have support or love themselves. Remember your voice and talents are the examples for the next person in your very shoes. 🙌🏾
I’ve been an entrepreneur for 5 years and this year I’ve been getting request to speak on panels and literally turned them down when I was first approached. I said no because I didn’t trust myself and didn’t believe people really wanted to hear what I had to say. I definitely thought about the worse case scenario. That helped me calm my nerves and realize I actually know what I’m talking about. Love this Erin!!
You are so inspirational! I have watched all your videos! Having a young black female as a reference point like yourself has really motivated me to start my own channel! I hope I can be inspiring and influential as you at some (even though our content is slightly different) keep doing what you are doing! 💛
Girl this is such an amazing video!! I definitely needed this as I’m getting ready to launch my new author mentorship program that teaches people how to write and publish their stories of impact! Thanks for this girl!!! It really helped!
I’m late but I was/am scared to go fully into designing clothes. I’ve been watching you and a couple of other bloggers on UA-cam and today I finally applied for my llc 🥳
Godly proud of you Cuz! Thank you for being a blessing to so many. May God continue to enlarge your territory and give you the desires of your heart. Much love!♥️♥️
Omg, "your life is bigger than any one experience " .. That part just slapped me across the face. I so needed this. I have my one foot in and the other out. That fear of failure is real dream stealer. This video is everything.
I've been scared to start my own official business, but after watching this and getting inspiration I've had the courage to register a business name! You said start somewhere and here goes 😉 Thank you Erin. Love you from Botswana (Southern Africa)💓😍
What is my fear??? I don't have enough confidence in myself. My writing skills aren't great or how much is this going to cost. On the other hand, what do I have to loose? I have a great ideal I just need to push myself more 🙏🏾
We’ve been there with the confidence thing. It’s crazy how it can kind of paralyze you. And when you have ideas and a lack in writing, get together with someone who you can give your writings/typed samples to and get their feedback. Great things to note would be the content - the purpose. Who are your writing it for? What should the tone be? What is the end goal of the writing? And so forth. Keep that passion going and groom your grammar skills. We love to use Grammarly. Keep those ideas flowing Kim! Don’t allow fear to stop you. You are above it! 🙏🏾
Greetings! I bumped into your channel by way of virtual trunk tour.. I'm working on a project.. I'm impressed at how grounded you are.. that will take you far. The enemy does use FEAR to try to turn us around and the other weapon in his arsenal is DOUBT.. It has the power to get you tangled up, tied down and RUN. When I was participating in my first book fair it happened to me. First I was positioned in the wrong genre then it seemed like I wasn't getting anyone at my table... then God whispered to me.. I'm going to send you who I want you to meet and behold a woman came by, picked up my book, started reading it... She was from a bookclub. She purchased my book. God works in Great Wonders! That was 2008...I just published my 5th book last year and a completed the series, "Sleeper Awake! " Belief in God cancels out the enemies plot of Doubt. God always sends me who He wants me to meet and vice versa.. Believe All Things are Possible when you Believe! 🙏
Awesome thanks nice informative video, my biggest fear is not having a partner in life. A partner to build something great as one kinda like in a form of family. A female that we can support each other dreams and motivation. I strongly believe if a person is an entrepreneur their better half must hold the same beliefs. Having balance at home is very important when maintaining business and responsibilities. Erin I wish you the best your time is well appreciated.
My biggest fear is speaking with potential customers about my business. I'm afraid that they will ignore or make fun of me when I pitch in on my business. My anxiety goes through the roof and I talk myself out of it because I don't want to be looked as having a "little business".
Look at you now! 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾 That is amazing! You have to talk to those who get it and gravitate to you. You don’t have to try to impress others for something you’re passionate about because your light will shine through. When you connect with people and show them why your product is great, you will see a shift happen in your own attitude. We have been there and anxiety can be a burden if you allow it. You are above it. Walk and talk like your big business exists. Success looks different to different people. Remember you are excellent and your business has to be ran by someone! We would love to promote it.
Hi Erin love your content im a marketing student and love how you teach people about enterpreneurship in an easy going and simple mode and i would love that you do longer form content maybe even a podcast (please do a podcast) for people like me that prefer longer form content that we can hear trough the day
Also, in regards to my 'big' fear.. I think I've let the prison of previous failures and disappointments hold me hostage for much longer than was necessary and I realised I could not afford to do this any longer. I stopped myself from trying/doing anything because I allowed yesterday to feature a bit too prominently in today. I am not nearly where I want to be, but I know if I can't be faithful to myself I cannot hope to be anything else to anyone else. So I got to do this.✊
*I was about to go to bed and then I got the notification! This is so timely! Thank you for making this video just for me. I'm still learning how to courageously take new grounds in spite of the fear. Loads of love from a Nigerian UA-camr ❣️*
My biggest fear is failing. That my idea is not good enough. That people will not be as passionate about it as I am. That I will get consumed and overlooked by others in the same niche as me... whew! That was a lot and very hard to say out loud.
I love this video! I am eight months in and still learning and growing. I still face fear and this week has been a struggle with focus but I know that it's only temporary and will try these tips! Especially that countdown!
Shantel Chambers it is only temporary! We loved these tips too as a great reminder. We have to remain empowered through our experiences. Especially as women! - Shanetta
Amazing video. I’m currently struggling and had to comment when you said find your community. I feel like I have no one to talk to or to bounce ideas off of. No one that goes as hard as I do. I want a partner because I hate being alone when making decisions but it’s so hard to find my tribe.
So many people need to hear this. Overthinking is so real. Awesome job sharing how to overcome this fear, Just focus on "the next thing" and move forward.
My biggest fear is of course failing but failing and having people see it/judge it. There certain things I can fail at and be fine with cause it life but it’s the judgement from people that keeps me from wanting to do certain things
You know your value. Don’t allow fear to stop you from doing what’s necessary. Your clients will see the value in you if you see the value in yourself. You got this sis!
You work for 40yrs to have $1M in your retirement, meanwhile some people are putting just $10K ina meme coin from just few months ago and now they are multimillionaires..
I have a constant "impostor syndrome" about my business ideas :( I keep thinking I might not be good enough to pursue them. My friends and family are constantly saying: Are you sure you know what you are doing? You've never had any experience doing that. So I always give up on it :(
I'm scared of looking stupid. I am taking my first class in Entrepreneurship and I will be creating my own business, but even in telling the class what my ideas are, I'm scared of looking stupid if I don't follow through, if it fails, and even just if the idea doesn't resonate with them.
Starting a business is not the hard part. The hard part is gaining support. I suffer from a mental illness. Schizophrenia and depression. Starting a business have been a strong desire for me. I'm an introvert and sometimes I don't know what I need to do to improve my products. I could come up with a name for my business and make labels for my products but my products just sit here because I have no support and don't know how to fully put myself out there. I wish that I had a little guidance and people in my corner and it's very frustrating. I continue to pray because I'm also in my wilderness and isolation.
My biggest fear is simply failing. I see myself at a different level but I'm in uncharted territory. I'm 27 and I have recently completely changed my plan for myself and my life. I just know that I have more to offer the world. I spend soo much time thinking of great things but I struggle to follow through because of my fear of failing and not getting any support. I just started my UA-cam channel and that in itself was a step. But even with every video I doubt myself. This was a very uplifting video. Thanx for all of the advice! I've learned soo much from your content throughout my journey to become an entrepreneur.
This was suuuuuuch a good video! Thank you so much!! I’m not an entrepreneur but I do have a passion project I’m working on on the side and I can definitely see these tips helping me to go ahead and finish the project. Thank you so much!! Biggest fear is after putting so much time, energy, effort, money, and other people’s talents and resources into the project, no one responds to it. Maybe a couple friends out of pity, but that it has no lasting effect. One thing you said in the video is already helping my mindset though. What’s the worst that can happen? That people only respond out of pity and the project has no lasting effect. But also, I know from a past “failure”, I was redirected to doing this project. So now I’m thinking in terms of.. if my biggest fear does come true, this could just redirect me to what’s after it.
This is so incredible you shared this because rejecting in a major fear people have. No one wants to be rejected, but that’s how you find your true trip and audience! No one wants to lose money either so learn as much as you can! We edit our videos, audio, travel and do as much as possible on our own. It’s best that way for people to know your true passion, product and content. Then before you know it, you’re spending here and there plus catering to the people who are showing up. We’ve been in that space but the reward of our passion projects and main projects have afforded us happiness in what we do. That’s above money! Your time should equal happiness and once you’re out of that fear comfort zone, you will be right on the other side with income and happiness from that. 🙌🏾
I’m 9 minutes in the video and I have to use the 5 second rule to pause the video.😫 Made me feel like you were actually talking to me because I have class in 2 minutes lol
Thank you so much! I'm launching my business on May 1, 2021, and believing God to be in business as an entrepreneur over the next 2 years thus retiring from my current place of employment. Your testimony is inspiring and motivating. May God always bless you. ~ Virginia
My biggest fear is feeling like I don’t know enough to put myself out there.
Sharief Blagburn mine too 😩
Saaaame!
Same mine too
Omg me too 💀
That's everybody's fear. I own a software development agency, I write books and it might seem like I have smth to say, but I'm always having this fear of... like... uhm, okay, I cannot talk for hours about my business, it's boring to people, right? And I cannot repeat myself, right?.. But... a long road starts with a single step. Everything needs but a beginning. You've got a lifetime of experience behind your back, and there might be people looking for the advice you can provide. Think about WHO you can help, not WHAT you can talk about. Good luck! 👍
Success is not the key to happiness.
Happiness is the key to success.
If you love what you do, you will be successful.
@Ana Yoana failure is when you never tried.
I had interest to learn and trade the financial market because my job wasn't paying so well. My friends discouraged me. They told me that i would lose my money. What i did was to hire a regulated broker who handles all my trading activities while I pay 25% commission.
Currently, I earn not less than 27, 0 0 0 every month.
My friends who discouraged me already join the trade and they are all doing well. Don't let NOBODY tell you, you would fail.
There's no harm in trial.
@@jonipetty6081 who do you trade with.?
@Mirela Rosa lol..that's what I earn only from trading. I have a full time job and from my savings from online trading, I bought a restaurant, a small restaurant though with some real estate properties. I just hope that motivates someone out there never to quit.
Word!!
To be honest I was always (and still am) such a private person so I am still shocked at these two steps I made. UA-cam and starting my own business. I am still trying to figure out what snapped inside of me to step out of my comfort zone. I wouldn't say I am a fearful person but it just wasnt me...but here I am nevertheless. Thanks for the vid. It will help lots of folks.
I’m scared that no one will buy my products.... but I’m starting to learn that if one person even if it’s my mama, buys a product then I’m happy. I’m tried of letting fear hold me back!
My husband and adult daughter don’t see my idea as viable.
This gives me drive. I don’t take it as a negative.
I love a challenge.
I love love when Beth and Randall would do "worst case scenario" before doing something. I find so much value in that series, as much as I do your channel! Thank you ❤
😢😢😢😢😢I started reading your title and started crying. Thank you for your information.
Thank you Sis. This was very helpful and insightful; just what I needed to hear.
My biggest fear is that my fear(s) will win every time. 😕
Thank you so much for watching GiGi! I'm glad it was helpful! We all are fearful at times, but we have to do it anyway. You got this! xx
Hey Erin my biggest fear is lack of action. I want my mom and 2 sisters to get into a business together because i feel we will all have our best interest at heart to build family wealth, but I get discouraged because ideas flow from the mouth but no action is taken and i dont want to regret getting into business with family and it being more of a burden than a success. Love your Channel thank you for the shared gemz!!!!
Kelsey Medley Wow! We just had to stop and tell you that you have a very sweet heart and considering the wealth and success of your family plus the next generation is amazing of you. Never let anyone change you from being that kind and considerate.
Secondly, we have been where you are and still have dreams for relatives. We had to sit back and be honest about their work ethic. You’ll see that there will be some you can’t work with a few that you can. Ultimately you have to know your limits, theirs, and set concrete business roles AND expectations with them. Keep working on you because we’ve been there and most times, it will always be you who will actually have to be the first willing person to set the example for them to follow. They may have fears too.
I have been working on my Business and my Personal brand and I can admit that the fear of failing is my biggest fear. This video like all the others I watched was very helpful.
I guess my biggest fear is not having the desired support but I am gonna see my goals regardless. Love your videos.
ThePrincessWithin313 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾 There you go! See! YOU are your support. You’re biggest supporter is right in the mirror. Your tribe that is designed for what you are passionate about will show up. Now you just continue to show up for yourself!
Main Course Encouragement thank you so much. I really needed to hear that
ThePrincessWithin313 you’re most welcome! Aww! - Shanetta
My biggest fear is my brand failing, and sacrificing so much for it to fail! But I have to take the leap!
Hi Aaron thanks for your video it was awesome. I’ve been in business for 10 years as a sports videographer completely self talk. And now I’m at the point where I need to expand my business and spend $5000 on new equipment and that is terrifying. But listening to your video has helped and after I write this comment I’m going to go purchase the equipment. Thanks for the video keep up the great work
I don't have any fears iam greatful for that the tips you gave me Iam in biz all ready thanks you rock
Thank you so much! I feel like your videos are speaking right to me and my situation right now.
My biggest fear is not being able to have the time provide all the hand made things that I'm selling. And not getting the customers to buy what I'm selling.
Thank you for this video ❤️ I am so glad that you are talking about this!! I just started a business and I’ve noticed a lot of anxiety has been coming up
My biggest fear is not getting people to like my ideas enough to pay for them and also my ultimate fear is quitting my job. I have so many side hustles where I know I could have the life I want if I would just commit what I want to do.
I needed this... I can’t say all my ‘fear’ washes away after one video but this moved me leaps. I know I see my goal... I know the idea of it makes me smile... thank you for your down to earth encouragement. Much love, here’s to many blessings.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! I've been wanting to start my own business for some time now. Yes fear played a huge part in my putting it off.This is the second one of your tapes I've watched and I've definitely gained much more confidence then before. I will be acting on my dream full speed ahead. After watching your channels I know exactly what I need to do step by step. Peace and Blessings, stay safe.
I love your channel this along with the other 3 videos I've binged watched. I trying to start my hair company... my biggest fear is how to use social media to market my brand. I'm a bit older and not computer savvy with the platforms I want to use. I have been watching a bunch of videos and It's just so much to learn. I have a Facebook and Instagram page and I just now how to use it for personal purposes and such. Today I'm going to use the 3 rules I can do today. That there has lifted a huge burden off of me. Thank You Erin for teaching me something new because I was all over the place trying to do things in order
My business is an apparel and accessories line. My biggest fear is investing in ads on FB and IG and not attracting any customers to purchase my products.
My biggest fear is not getting enough customers in the first 2-3 months, causing a huge cash flow problem.
@With Love, Kandice Definitely that's a great idea to start it on the side. Love you back!
🙋🏽♀️New UA-camr! This is soooooo inspiring and right on time! 💕Looove the transparency & real tips! Another Hitter Erin!
All the legal crap (something as small as writing the T&C and Privacy Policy for the website) gives me a headache and I get so overwhelmed that I just wanna quit altogether.
This is great & made so much sense, thank you for this :)
You are such an amazing person
I needed this. Thank you
I biggest fear was not passing my cosmetology test and that I’ll never get started in my career bc of that set back. I’m nervous to go again bc it’s a place to be, I don’t want to fail.
thank you Erin!
This is an amazing and motivating video !!!💓 I have just launched my boutique a few days ago after taking a couple months to develop it..I’ve got discouraged but after watching this it helped sooo much!!!! thanx girl ☺️
Thanks a lot Erin for this video
I love love love Mel Robbins 5 second rule!
Your awesome, scared of not having the right channel name for my edutainment show.
I started my business a year ago and I started putting my items on eBay and Etsy and I only got 20 sales from Etsy and none from eBay. I took great pictures and posted on FB every day and didn't get any support for my business. I was selling wax melts and now. I stopped posting on FB because It was interfering with my mental health. I've moved on to something else now and I'm in isolation. I would say the hardest part for me have been getting support for my business and I'm scared that no one will like my products but I guess that's normal.
You just keep speaking to me, I needed to hear this .
This is great Erin! Thanks for sharing your story and struggles. Blessings!!!
My biggest fear I have so many idea to invent my own product to sell on amazon but I am scared they not gonna sell
Who are the two people that disliked this?!?! This is amazing THANK YOU!!!!🤩❤️
Thank you Erin for your inspiration. Keep going you got this
Fear of starting
Great Video,I am still dealing with fear.Cause I was super sick and was not able to do my Monday video .But I was able to load my video on wed.I had to remind myself it was not the end of the world that I did not follow my schedule on my YT channel. My biggest fear is my brand -being not noticed and my yt channel not growing with subscribers.
I've been wanting to start a UA-cam channel and work for myself for the longest time now and I think that my biggest fear isn't failure but success. I'm terrified of being successful, what that means and how it will impact my family. I mean I know that success is a good thing but I still have a ton of what ifs sending my brain 🧠 into overdrive and triggering my anxiety. If I were to become really famous and successful would they have a positive or negative impact on my marriage or our son. It's just really scary to me.
My biggest fear at this moment is to move from the area am working now......am I going to get customers,the customers I have now are they going to follow me?,can I afford to pay my bills?(the rent is high ).........??????
I love your videos! New subscriber hey girl heey!
ERIN TOLD US THE NITTY GRITYY
Thanks for always opening my eyes and ears with your words of wisdom.....🤩😘😍...You are my big sister ...."how I wish😂😂😂😂"
My biggest fear is remembering what to say and how to say it My mind goes totally blank when I talk
Would you say that having all your business ventures under one llc is smart instead of having numerous llc open? I’m thinking one llc and certification of registration with my other business ventures.
It really depends! I would def recommend speaking to an accountant. xo E
Agreed. Congratulations on your business ventures! You can do either or. Housing your LLC as the umbrella that covers everything else can be done, but does everything coincide with one another? It depends on the type of service each one is. Like if you solely promote as your main business and then want to have an event that is branded and trademarked and presented by your promotion company - that might loop around fluidly. Definitely deep digger on if that will best and convenient for you or not. Best wishes! - Shanetta
Main Course Encouragement what do you mean by loop around fluidly? I want my main promotion to become my llc and register my other’s business under that llc. All my business ventures have things in common not specifically the same services.
Main Course Encouragement people usually trademark their logos and slogans
Yes we agree with trademarking slogans and logos. I meant loop fluidly (Just a figure of speech) as in when an extension of your brand or service goes hand and hand with your primary business.
My biggest fear is being homeless when I fail😂😂
Hi is there anyone that can walk me through my Shopify setup
A big mistake is to watch others and try to envision yourself in their place
Everyone’s journey is unique and there are no cheat codes
I love love love Mel Robbins 5 second rule!
My biggest fear is only being a “great worker” for someone else the rest of my life
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SAME! That's why I'm here.
and i am not even great on their scale:)
Serving first is always the best attitude to leading later 💛
That's why I am so hesitant to find a job, because I really don't like having to prove myself to anyone and personally I'm more of a self led person, if in a group than I'm either the leader or we're all equal and no one is the head of the group.. but I won't be someone else's follower ever.
Working on some small business ideas behind the scenes.
I was so scared to start my cooking channel (worried i looked dumb on camera and people would make fun of me because its very niched down - vegan) but it has been one of the best decisions ever. At 570 subs I already landed a brand deal which is so shocking to me lol. The unknown is scary and fearful but also the possibilities are something I CRAVE. I love seeing what can happen and what doors open when you try something new. Its addicting. And once you get the ball rolling you feel on top of the world.
LOVE this!! Congrats on your brand deal Ginny! You got this girl. xo E
Ginny Williams after a short glance at your channel I wanted to let you know I subscribed bc of seeing the playlist “dairy industry exposed” , it’s so awesome to see a like minded channel and person! What are the chances! Me and my channel are plant based so will def be watching your stuff!♥️💜 keep it up pretty lady!
I needed to hear this, im excited now
Aaww omg
Congratulations
The #1 problem for any entrepenuer is FEAR of failure! Once you understand that you will have failures. Is the best thing you can do!
ABSOLUTELY! xo E
Thanks.that really helps
hahahah this came up a lot to me with everyone I was talking to, they said I should be okay with failure 😂😂😂
I’m so scared of the camera 😩😩😩 the internet is so mean
Girl there will always be trolls. You do have to build a thick layer of skin. It is not for the sensitive. xo E
Sis you gotta learn to laugh at them and keep in mind majority of the people on this platform are KIDS. Don’t let these little kids that never paid a bill in their life affect you 😂
We agree with the other comments! Your purpose and platform can be developed anywhere- video, writing, talent showcasing - just be your own biggest fan. Those who are mean may not have support or love themselves. Remember your voice and talents are the examples for the next person in your very shoes. 🙌🏾
I’ve been an entrepreneur for 5 years and this year I’ve been getting request to speak on panels and literally turned them down when I was first approached. I said no because I didn’t trust myself and didn’t believe people really wanted to hear what I had to say. I definitely thought about the worse case scenario. That helped me calm my nerves and realize I actually know what I’m talking about. Love this Erin!!
I appreciate you Erin! “In every failure is the equivalent seed of success” - Napoleon Hill
Napoleon Hill is one of our favorites!
You are so inspirational! I have watched all your videos! Having a young black female as a reference point like yourself has really motivated me to start my own channel! I hope I can be inspiring and influential as you at some (even though our content is slightly different) keep doing what you are doing! 💛
Girl this is such an amazing video!! I definitely needed this as I’m getting ready to launch my new author mentorship program that teaches people how to write and publish their stories of impact! Thanks for this girl!!! It really helped!
Andrea Denise what’s the name of your business, I’d be interested.
What is the name of your company? I would interested. Can you drop the info?
I can definitely use your services 💯
I just subscribed to you. I'm trying to write a book so this came right on time.
I’m late but I was/am scared to go fully into designing clothes. I’ve been watching you and a couple of other bloggers on UA-cam and today I finally applied for my llc 🥳
That’s amazing !! How’s your business going now?
I literally closed my laptop and went back to bed. 2 minutes later I get this notification. Erin...you’re the best! ❤️
I wish there was more people out there thinking like you Erin thank you for this video! God bless you always. 😘💕🙏🏻
Aww thanks hun! xo E
Godly proud of you Cuz! Thank you for being a blessing to so many. May God continue to enlarge your territory and give you the desires of your heart. Much love!♥️♥️
Thank you so so much!!! xo E
Omg, "your life is bigger than any one experience " .. That part just slapped me across the face. I so needed this. I have my one foot in and the other out. That fear of failure is real dream stealer. This video is everything.
Absolutely!! So glad it helped you sis xo E
I've been scared to start my own official business, but after watching this and getting inspiration I've had the courage to register a business name! You said start somewhere and here goes 😉 Thank you Erin. Love you from Botswana (Southern Africa)💓😍
Dumela Mma 🙃 I saw your name and was like she must be a Motswana! I grew up in Gaborone and Orapa. Now I’m Canada. Had to say hey 👋
What is my fear??? I don't have enough confidence in myself. My writing skills aren't great or how much is this going to cost. On the other hand, what do I have to loose? I have a great ideal I just need to push myself more 🙏🏾
Push through Kim!! xo E
We’ve been there with the confidence thing. It’s crazy how it can kind of paralyze you. And when you have ideas and a lack in writing, get together with someone who you can give your writings/typed samples to and get their feedback. Great things to note would be the content - the purpose. Who are your writing it for? What should the tone be? What is the end goal of the writing? And so forth. Keep that passion going and groom your grammar skills. We love to use Grammarly. Keep those ideas flowing Kim! Don’t allow fear to stop you. You are above it! 🙏🏾
Greetings! I bumped into your channel by way of virtual trunk tour.. I'm working on a project.. I'm impressed at how grounded you are.. that will take you far. The enemy does use FEAR to try to turn us around and the other weapon in his arsenal is DOUBT.. It has the power to get you tangled up, tied down and RUN. When I was participating in my first book fair it happened to me. First I was positioned in the wrong genre then it seemed like I wasn't getting anyone at my table... then God whispered to me.. I'm going to send you who I want you to meet and behold a woman came by, picked up my book, started reading it... She was from a bookclub. She purchased my book. God works in Great Wonders! That was 2008...I just published my 5th book last year and a completed the series, "Sleeper Awake! " Belief in God cancels out the enemies plot of Doubt. God always sends me who He wants me to meet and vice versa.. Believe All Things are Possible when you Believe! 🙏
Awesome thanks nice informative video, my biggest fear is not having a partner in life. A partner to build something great as one kinda like in a form of family. A female that we can support each other dreams and motivation. I strongly believe if a person is an entrepreneur their better half must hold the same beliefs. Having balance at home is very important when maintaining business and responsibilities. Erin I wish you the best your time is well appreciated.
Fear: what if I don't measure up?
But what if you do.... xo E
My biggest fear is speaking with potential customers about my business. I'm afraid that they will ignore or make fun of me when I pitch in on my business. My anxiety goes through the roof and I talk myself out of it because I don't want to be looked as having a "little business".
You may be looked at as a little business at first, but always over execute to change their perspective! xo E
I now try to speak with at least two people whom are interested in the products I sell. It's helped me get out of my head and to be more social.
Look at you now! 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾 That is amazing! You have to talk to those who get it and gravitate to you. You don’t have to try to impress others for something you’re passionate about because your light will shine through. When you connect with people and show them why your product is great, you will see a shift happen in your own attitude. We have been there and anxiety can be a burden if you allow it. You are above it. Walk and talk like your big business exists. Success looks different to different people. Remember you are excellent and your business has to be ran by someone! We would love to promote it.
Hi Erin love your content im a marketing student and love how you teach people about enterpreneurship in an easy going and simple mode and i would love that you do longer form content maybe even a podcast (please do a podcast) for people like me that prefer longer form content that we can hear trough the day
My biggest fear is actually becoming successful and my family starts treating me worse than they do now
I always fear that i may disappoint myself for doing things i haven't done before. But this turned it upside down. Thanks for the inspiring content 💛💯
My biggest fear is no one purchasing from me yes I know people will but its just scaryyyyy lol
Also, in regards to my 'big' fear.. I think I've let the prison of previous failures and disappointments hold me hostage for much longer than was necessary and I realised I could not afford to do this any longer. I stopped myself from trying/doing anything because I allowed yesterday to feature a bit too prominently in today. I am not nearly where I want to be, but I know if I can't be faithful to myself I cannot hope to be anything else to anyone else. So I got to do this.✊
*I was about to go to bed and then I got the notification! This is so timely! Thank you for making this video just for me. I'm still learning how to courageously take new grounds in spite of the fear. Loads of love from a Nigerian UA-camr ❣️*
I have to say that lip color suits you so well
Wow, you're doing great (just checked out your channel). Keep up the great work!..
@@OlgaPogozheva thanks so much. It means a lot to me ❣️🤗
My biggest fear is failing. That my idea is not good enough. That people will not be as passionate about it as I am. That I will get consumed and overlooked by others in the same niche as me... whew! That was a lot and very hard to say out loud.
I love this video! I am eight months in and still learning and growing. I still face fear and this week has been a struggle with focus but I know that it's only temporary and will try these tips! Especially that countdown!
Shantel Chambers it is only temporary! We loved these tips too as a great reminder. We have to remain empowered through our experiences. Especially as women! - Shanetta
Wow Im happy you overcame your fears and tapped in to your true potential as an entrepreneur, also what kind of business do you operate shantel .
Amazing video. I’m currently struggling and had to comment when you said find your community. I feel like I have no one to talk to or to bounce ideas off of. No one that goes as hard as I do. I want a partner because I hate being alone when making decisions but it’s so hard to find my tribe.
my biggest fear is not taking the risk to start my business and caring what people think thanks for the video ima take your advice and try harder.
So many people need to hear this. Overthinking is so real. Awesome job sharing how to overcome this fear, Just focus on "the next thing" and move forward.
You are awesome I’m starting a wedding planning business from home you have enspired me to keep going
My biggest fear is of course failing but failing and having people see it/judge it. There certain things I can fail at and be fine with cause it life but it’s the judgement from people that keeps me from wanting to do certain things
This! This! This! My biggest fear is raising my prices 😔. I know I have to do it but it’s scary. You nailed it as always.
We did too, you have to! Best wishes!! You've got this!
Main Course Encouragement thank you so much. I appreciate that
@@downtownon7thavenue For sure sis. You're most welcome. We all need it!
It is SO scary! I still go thru this, but your time is valuable. xo E
You know your value. Don’t allow fear to stop you from doing what’s necessary. Your clients will see the value in you if you see the value in yourself. You got this sis!
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I have a constant "impostor syndrome" about my business ideas :( I keep thinking I might not be good enough to pursue them. My friends and family are constantly saying: Are you sure you know what you are doing? You've never had any experience doing that. So I always give up on it :(
I'm scared of looking stupid. I am taking my first class in Entrepreneurship and I will be creating my own business, but even in telling the class what my ideas are, I'm scared of looking stupid if I don't follow through, if it fails, and even just if the idea doesn't resonate with them.
Starting a business is not the hard part. The hard part is gaining support. I suffer from a mental illness. Schizophrenia and depression. Starting a business have been a strong desire for me. I'm an introvert and sometimes I don't know what I need to do to improve my products. I could come up with a name for my business and make labels for my products but my products just sit here because I have no support and don't know how to fully put myself out there. I wish that I had a little guidance and people in my corner and it's very frustrating. I continue to pray because I'm also in my wilderness and isolation.
You are so beautiful Erin I'm an up incoming UA-camr and I look forward to hearing your voice and value your information thank you so much .
This was genuinely healing. Seriously, thank you so much. God bless ❤️
Hi Erin......newbie here. My concern is if I can learn vlogging techniques on my phone and deciding on content.
My biggest fear is simply failing. I see myself at a different level but I'm in uncharted territory. I'm 27 and I have recently completely changed my plan for myself and my life. I just know that I have more to offer the world. I spend soo much time thinking of great things but I struggle to follow through because of my fear of failing and not getting any support. I just started my UA-cam channel and that in itself was a step. But even with every video I doubt myself. This was a very uplifting video. Thanx for all of the advice! I've learned soo much from your content throughout my journey to become an entrepreneur.
This was suuuuuuch a good video! Thank you so much!! I’m not an entrepreneur but I do have a passion project I’m working on on the side and I can definitely see these tips helping me to go ahead and finish the project. Thank you so much!!
Biggest fear is after putting so much time, energy, effort, money, and other people’s talents and resources into the project, no one responds to it. Maybe a couple friends out of pity, but that it has no lasting effect.
One thing you said in the video is already helping my mindset though. What’s the worst that can happen? That people only respond out of pity and the project has no lasting effect. But also, I know from a past “failure”, I was redirected to doing this project. So now I’m thinking in terms of.. if my biggest fear does come true, this could just redirect me to what’s after it.
ABSOLUTELY! That's a wonderful breakthrough to have. SO much of success is mental. xo E
This is so incredible you shared this because rejecting in a major fear people have. No one wants to be rejected, but that’s how you find your true trip and audience! No one wants to lose money either so learn as much as you can! We edit our videos, audio, travel and do as much as possible on our own. It’s best that way for people to know your true passion, product and content.
Then before you know it, you’re spending here and there plus catering to the people who are showing up. We’ve been in that space but the reward of our passion projects and main projects have afforded us happiness in what we do. That’s above money! Your time should equal happiness and once you’re out of that fear comfort zone, you will be right on the other side with income and happiness from that. 🙌🏾
Girl I took your advice on how to get subbies and I’ve gotten 20 in the past week! Thank you!!!!!
My biggest fear is failure!!! Unfortunately, that has held me back on a lot of things in my life. I even missed out on a lot of opportunities.
Wow this came at the perfect time for me...you da real mvp! 🏆
I’m 9 minutes in the video and I have to use the 5 second rule to pause the video.😫 Made me feel like you were actually talking to me because I have class in 2 minutes lol
hahaha too funny! xo E
Thank you so much! I'm launching my business on May 1, 2021, and believing God to be in business as an entrepreneur over the next 2 years thus retiring from my current place of employment. Your testimony is inspiring and motivating. May God always bless you. ~ Virginia