My top advice for anyone is to start building your presence publicly. I recently posted about a business I've launched, and within the first twelve months, we've received inquiries from 127 companies. This success stems from building an audience on LinkedIn over four years before launching. This groundwork helped establish my credibility and presence, paving the way for approximately $400,000 in revenue within our first full calendar year. With recent expansions, including hiring six new team members, we're now scaling up our operations significantly.

Embrace change and stay adaptable. Learn to pivot in any circumstance and maintain a positive attitude. The journey ahead may be challenging with unexpected twists and turns, but staying positive and persevering is key. Never give up on yourself; believe that things will eventually fall into place.

If they were just starting their business, I would advise them to ensure they conducted thorough market research before opening. If they neglected this step, especially in the case of a unique business such as event planning, I would recommend they find a community of peers in the industry. Building such a network can provide crucial support and collaborative opportunities, ensuring mutual benefit and shared success through profit-sharing and other affiliations.