What advice would you give to someone feeling discouraged or doubtful about their entrepreneurial journey?

I know what you mean. It’s tough out there and you have to stay positive. There is help out there but it’s difficult to navigate and locate.  Best option is determining how you want to and be approached by your business endeavors. If you’re extroverted, talk to a bunch of new faces in new places.  If introverted, like me, find niches to substantiate and optimize. Stinks when spending power is tight and space is competitive.  Look for unexplored territory to capitalize on in an earnest integruous way.  Always treat people the way that you want to be treated.