Should I Pivot My Business?
As an ambitious female entrepreneur and go-getter, I know the rollercoaster of building a successful business. You’ve tasted the sweetness of success—exceeding profit goals, building a team, and watching your dreams take flight. But let's be real: sometimes, that success comes with a side of: "Is this really it?"
You've built something impressive, but deep down, there's a nagging feeling that something's off. Maybe you're not as excited to jump out of bed in the morning, or you find yourself daydreaming about totally different business ideas and adding to your ever-expanding collection of domains.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Let's dive into five telltale signs it might be time to pivot your business and rediscover your spark.
1. Your Business Feels Like Pushing a Boulder Uphill
Remember when you first started your business? The excitement, the passion, the endless ideas? If that fire has dimmed and every step feels like a challenge, it's a big red flag. Your business should energize you, not drain you. When your work aligns with your unique strengths, skills, and values — I call that your “YouVP”—success feels more like flowing downstream.
2. You're Constantly Dreaming Up Other Business Ideas
There's nothing wrong with being a creative entrepreneur with lots of ideas. But if you find yourself constantly fantasizing about other business ventures instead of focusing on growing your current one, it might be a sign that your heart's not in it anymore.
3. Success Feels...Empty
You've hit your financial goals. You've got the team. On paper, everything looks great. But if that success feels hollow, if you're not feeling fulfilled by your achievements, it's worth examining why. True success should align with your core values and light you up from the inside. It's about being successful in a way that's uniquely you.
4. Your Strengths Are Gathering Dust
We all have unique talents and strengths. If you feel like you're not using yours in your current business model, you're missing out on a huge opportunity for both personal fulfillment and business growth. Your sweet spot lies where your strengths and your business needs intersect - that's the essence of your YouVP.
5. You Feel Trapped by Your Own Success
Success should feel liberating, not confining. If you feel stuck in a business model that doesn't resonate with you anymore, just because it's working financially, that's a clear sign it's time to reassess and realign. Remember, your team's success ultimately depends on your fulfillment and leadership.
Recognizing these signs is the first step. The next? That's where the exciting journey of rediscovery begins. It's time to dig deep, uncover your true YouVP, and chart a course for a business that succeeds and truly fulfills you.
Growth and Comfort Do Not Coexist
Remember, pivoting isn't failure — it's growth. It's about being brave enough to admit when something's not working for you anymore and taking bold, uncomfortable steps towards a more aligned future. As the famous Ginni Rometty quote says, "Growth and comfort do not coexist."
So, you've already proven you can build a successful business. Now, imagine what you could achieve when that business is perfectly in tune with your YouVP.
Ready to explore what's next? Let's chat about how we can transform your successful business into one that truly lights you up. Your next chapter is waiting to be written — and it's going to be your best one yet: authentically you.
