In this special 100th episode, Tiffany-Ann Bottcher reflects on her journey as a service-based business owner, sharing insights gained since leaving her corporate role four years ago. With experience scaling businesses to seven figures per month and a passion for marketing, finance, and automation, Tiffany-Ann offers a candid look at the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

Episode Summary

This milestone episode delves into the top five highs and lows of Tiffany-Ann’s business journey. Through a vulnerable and honest account, she shares the challenges and triumphs encountered while building a successful service-based business. From landing the first client to navigating business mistakes, burnout, and reputation management, this episode highlights the real and raw experiences of entrepreneurship.

Key Insights

• Progress Over Perfection: The importance of getting your ideas out there, even if they aren't perfect. Success comes from iteration and improvement.
• Validating Your Business: Closing the first client is a pivotal moment that sets the stage for future growth and solidifies your business’s legitimacy.
• Sustainability Over Burnout: The dangers of overworking and why creating a business model that supports long-term sustainability is critical.
• Alignment Matters: Misalignment with clients, vendors, or team members can lead to significant lows. Addressing these issues head-on prevents long-term challenges.
• Embracing Visibility: The value of brand exposure and showing up in the online space, even when it feels uncomfortable. Visibility fuels business growth.

Entrepreneurial Takeaways

• Focus on progress, not perfection—launch and refine as you go.
• Recognize that landing your first client is a game-changer.
• Build a business model that supports both success and personal well-being.
• Be proactive in addressing misalignment before it creates bigger challenges.
• Step into visibility with confidence—growth comes from showing up consistently.

Join Tiffany-Ann in celebrating 100 episodes of the Service Based Business Society Podcast, as she shares an honest reflection of the entrepreneurial journey and what it truly takes to build a thriving business.

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Creators & Guests

• Tiffany-Ann Bottcher - Host

00:00:00 - Introduction to the Service Based Business Society podcast

00:00:25 - Celebrating the 100th Episode and Business Journey

00:01:56 - Gratitude for Connections and the Podcast Journey

00:03:25 - The Significance of 100 Episodes

00:04:34 - Top Five Highs and Lows in Business

00:05:08 - High #1: Reaching 100 Podcast Episodes

00:06:47 - Low #1: Making a Big Mistake

00:10:24 - High #2: Closing the Very First Client

00:12:41 - The Importance of Work Ethic

00:15:51 - Low #2: Overworking and Its Consequences

00:19:08 - High #3: Crossing the $100,000 Mark in Sales

00:21:43 - Low #3: Dealing with Online Reputation Damage

00:26:52 - High #4: Being Visible and Sharing Business Journey

00:32:13 - Low #4: Balancing Business and Family

00:34:10 - High #5: Full Circle Moment - Working with Previous Company

00:36:38 - Low #5: Handling Misalignment

00:40:06 - Reflections on the Highs and Lows

00:41:24 - Encouragement and Gratitude

00:42:04 - Podcast outro

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