#21: Start Smart Series: What You Actually Need To Launch a Business Online

Feel like you're drowning in a to-do list of logos, websites, photo shoots, and Instagram strategies before you've even made your first dollar? You’re not alone. But here’s the truth: most of what you think you need to start an online business… you don’t.

In this episode, I’m sharing what actually matters (and what you can ignore for now) so you can stop overthinking and start taking powerful, profit-generating action.

We’re kicking off the Start Smart Series—a special mini-series I’ll be doing every 10 episodes to help you build your business the simple and strategic way.

Here’s what we cover:

• The biggest lie you’ve been told about what it takes to start

• My $4,500 lesson on branding that could’ve waited

• 4 non-negotiables every new CEO needs to launch with confidence

• Why “preparation” is often fear in disguise

• How to break free from busywork and build real momentum

Let’s cut through the noise and focus on what actually grows your business.

Resources mentioned:

• Freebie: The Profitable Course Idea Playbook 

• Learn more about the $1K Offer Blueprint™ (launching October 1!)

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