The founder of our coach community, Angela Roth, had a dream. She wanted to start her own business. So she did what anyone would do, get help, find experts, who could help her do that.
The dream sellers made a great outer impression on her, but once she had invested huge sums, she figured out it was all hype. Little substance in what they were promising.
She was now in debt, with no business in sight.
The toll it took on her, and her relationships, is a different matter altogether.
She learned that others, like her, had been lured in with big promises, with no results, and only a big credit card bill.
After having come across several stories of horror, she decided, this is it.
No, not that she would quit, but that she would take things into her own hands. Line up her own set of experts, who were genuine, heart-led. And eventually, that idea resulted in the creation of the community that is Succeed From The Start.
The name says it all. People often think you have to fail first, but there’s a difference between failing and falling into a trap. Succeed From The Start is about keeping you from falling into traps.
As we speak, hundreds and thousands of people are going to seek entrepreneurship. And guess what their fate is? They will either be lucky and find something like Succeed From The Start, or they will fall into the trap of the wolves. Their loud promises and their lies.
Of course, not everyone is a scammer or a liar, and of course, we’re not the only heart-led community that exists. Yet, if you’re here, then you’re also really lucky.
To begin with, you need to know what to look for first. Not opportunities, not hype, but safety. And here are a few quick tips.
- Money won’t buy success, so stop the shopping: Yes, this is the mistake new people make. They think money can buy them success. Sorry, money can buy you support, it can buy guidance, but it cannot do the work for you, and no one can just hand you a business on a silver platter. You have to sweat it, there’s just no other way. The scammers know what to sell to you, so they sell success and ask for money. And they are so good at this, they just continue doing this to new people each day. So let’s set the record straight, no more shopping for shortcuts that don’t exist.
- The right people matter: Vet, vet all you can to connect to the right people. Almost think of it like you’re hiring an employee. You wouldn’t hire one without proper vetting, then why would hire a business associate without doing that? Our community is vetted. We are quick to identify and to part ways with anyone who doesn’t align with our ethos. We take our people seriously, and we only associate with those who add real value, not hype.
- You don’t have to be perfect: Success isn’t about superhuman skills, it’s about a genuine intention to serve, if you have that, then you’re good enough. Which means you don’t have to have a lot of money, or even confidence, to succeed. Yes, you read that right. As we said, your intention to serve is all that matters; everything else can be worked around. And that’s what we do in our community. You are welcome as you are. Succeed From The Start is a judgement-free place. We’re an inclusive community, where everyone is welcome.
We seek to be among the safest communities online, so you can feel safe to practice your craft, to get constructive feedback, and unwavering support. And also to stay away from traps, so you can continue to keep learning, growing, and succeeding.
If you’d like to explore what it is like to be a part of a community that feels safe and supports your growth, check our website, or schedule a call with Angela.
