Welcome to the Idea to Empire podcast! Today I’m sharing with you five valuable lessons I've learned as a business owner. These lessons have helped me navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and I believe they can do the same for you. So, let's dive in and discover how you can apply these lessons to your own business journey. What have you learned so far in your business journey? Key Talking Points: Focus on your own journey and avoid comparing yourself to others.Surround yourself with a supportive community of business besties, mentors, and advisors.Establish routines for starting and ending the day, and follow your energy levels.Prioritize ideas and create a roadmap to stay focused and avoid distractions.Be innovative, interesting, and unique in your industry, while staying aware of trends. Magical Quotes: “Ideas can be distracting, but a roadmap helps fit them into a plan of action.”“Be innovative, interesting, and unique. Don't be a copycat.” Learn more about The Idea to Empire Podcast at https://ideatoempirepodcast.com. Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow entrepreneurs! Let's build empires together! ----- About Chanaye Jackson I am a certified Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) business consultant and strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners make their business strategy and vision come to life by implementing systems and processes that work. Interested in learning more about Chanaye Jackson? – https://swantowncreative.com Follow me on LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/chanayejackson Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@chanayejackson/podcasts