How do you stay motivated as an entrepreneur when facing constant rejection?
Hello everyone, I’m reaching out to my fellow entrepreneurs. I am a serial entrepreneur with multiple businesses, but I have a strong passion for serving in real estate and traditional home-related services. People often contact me for down payment assistance, closing cost help, home improvements, foreclosure prevention, rental assistance, debt relief, or support for first-time homebuyers. I connect people with the resources they need to maintain and sustain homeownership, promote housing stability, and ensure safe housing. Recently, I decided to form a nonprofit with my amazing team because I’ve mostly been referring people to resources, but I want to become a direct resource myself. If you’re a new entrepreneur or a seasoned one like me, you know that starting or working on something often involves a lot of rejection. Today, I’m just reaching out to see how everyone stays motivated. My motivation has always been my community and service. I want to hear from my fellow entrepreneurs: how do you stay motivated? I’d love to hear different perspectives in the comments.
People Don't Quit Jobs That See Them
Most cleaning companies treat their crew like they're replaceable. I don't. My crew shows up at 7AM to the jobs nobody wants. The ceiling vents nobody else thinks to clean. The bathrooms, the back rooms, the corners everyone else skips. They stay late on a final walkthrough, not because I made them, but because they wanted it right. I didn't build that. They did. My job is just to notice it. So I say their names. Out loud. In front of the team. Every time someone goes above what the job asked for. What I've learned is simple. People don't quit jobs that see them. They quit jobs that use them. Pay on time. Say the names. Watch what happens to the work.
Manifesting my jobber grant finalist and reward .😎
I just wanna hit that finalist spot for the jobber grant so I can show my son all this time spent restless, stressed and sacrificing time together was for something. I wanna look at him and be like alright little guy we have been through hell and back but persistence and faith paid off we can now execute towards our life of financial freedom and success. We broke the generational curses and now I will secure everyone in the bloodlines future starting with my son . I need it I want it I will stop at nothing to prove I am the person I've claimed to be and I will not give up the fight!
Your dedication
Just wanted to show some love to all the hard working business owners and beginners out there. I hope you have all success in more ways than one. Aside from that. Life is hard on everyone right now. With that being said, take time to slow down or take a step back and show kindness to those that may need an up lift. This world has all sorts of people belittling, and tearing down others. Times like these, we need to support each other better, become humble and lose our egos. Life can be a, go go go mindset place. But stop and breath. Don't try to build a world to where you arent even able to live it. Enjoy the people you meet, the handshakes, the places, food, family get together's. Once it's gone, it's gone. Love yall, happy trails where ever those may be, stay blessed, honest and safe.Business Fuel Delivery Services - A Mystery?
I'm launching a new company called FuelDash, and I would love your feedback here. FuelDash is a franchise holding company, not a single-state operator, with Colorado becoming the first franchise state. FuelDash primarily operates as a B2B service company providing small business fuel delivery services to ensure baseline demand. Additionally, we provide consumer services, layering in residential fuel delivery to build route density and expand profit margins. This innovative model aims to meet the rising demand for contactless, time-saving services by delivering fuel directly to customers' locations. With a first-mover advantage, FuelDash is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the untapped market in Colorado, tapping into the growing preference for on-demand services accelerated by the pandemic. FuelDash wants to help the local small businesses in Colorado save time and money, and help Colorado residents get their fuel conveniently, safely and securely without over paying for their fuel. Businesses are wasting tens of thousands of dollars in annual labor costs alone by having their employees fuel their service vehicles during their hours on the job. Today's fuel delivery business in Colorado cater to the commercial industry and typically provide diesel fuel only. Businesses are over-spending on fuel while on the road, losing time and productivity when stopping at gas stations, experiencing daily workflow and scheduling disruptions. Residents in Colorado have no convenient, on-demand, safe and secure way to get their fuel. We are trying to close our fundraising round now to launch the company. So when I approach a business or a consumer to discuss our upcoming fuel delivery services, they don't understand how they will save time and money - even when I show them the math. Literally. There is actual math to show. My question is, are they just so used to getting their own fuel like they always have, and they see my services as something too new to consider? Is this service ahead of it's time in their minds, like back in the day when the first mobile phones came out? Don't get me wrong, many businesses and most consumers see the value right away and want to sign up. They really get it. I just wonder why others are so behind in their thinking. I'd love to get feedback from fellow founders on best ways to approach business owners and every-day consumers who seem to be "stuck in the past" with their logic or reasoning. And I say that with all due respect! I fully understand that not everyone will be a future customer. I get it. The gas station industry is, and has been declining for many years and it is only getting worse. Fuel delivery is the future of fueling. I just want to know how to express that to these hesitant individuals so they understand and see the value - like how so many others already do. I don't believe in scare tactics. And perhaps some people just won't get it, period, ever. Who knows. I'd sure appreciate your thoughts. Especially if you struggled with the same issue. Thanks in advance! Sean Roy, Founder, FuelDash
Is a contractor coaching or implementation program worth it for a company doing $1M–$5M?
Looking for feedback from anyone who has worked with Praxis S10, Contractor Strong, Jimmy Hiller's group, or any of the related coaching organizations. We're an HVAC company and are at the point where we're considering joining a coaching/implementation program to help with growth, systems, leadership, profitability, and scaling operations. I'm not looking for sales pitches—I'm looking for honest feedback from owners who have actually gone through the program. A few questions: - What size was your company when you joined? - What were the biggest improvements you saw? - What parts of the program delivered the most value? - What parts felt like fluff or weren't worth the cost? - Would you sign up again if you had to do it over? - Did you see measurable improvements in revenue, profit, or owner workload? For context, we're already past the startup phase and are looking at what helps companies in the $1M-$5M range get to the next level. Appreciate any real, world experiences, good or bad.
What challenge have you overcome that made you proud of your journey?
My name is Tavon Partlow Sr., MBA, founder of Re-Entry, Recovery & Beyond LLC. For many years, my life was filled with challenges, setbacks, incarceration, homelessness, and obstacles that could have easily defined my future. Instead, I chose to rebuild my life through education, personal development, entrepreneurship, and service to others. Today, I am proud to say that I have earned my MBA, published my first book, launched my company, built a website, started a podcast, and am working to create programs that help returning citizens, individuals in recovery, youth, and underserved communities find hope and opportunity. One lesson I've learned is that success isn't about where you start. It's about making a decision every day to keep moving forward. My business, Re-Entry, Recovery & Beyond LLC, focuses on: Reentry support • Recovery support • Youth mentoring • Public speaking • Entrepreneurship education • Community partnerships I'm sharing my story because I know there are others building businesses while overcoming tremendous obstacles. I'd love to hear from fellow entrepreneurs: What challenge have you overcome that made you proud of your journey? Thank you for allowing me to share my story. — Tavon Partlow Sr., MBA
