The 3 Things Stopping Women From Getting Started (That Really Shouldn't)

About this episode

Rebeka discusses the three common roadblocks women face in starting their renovation and development projects and how to overcome them.

After speaking with  172 women (yes… one hundred and seventy-two!) about their dreams of renovating and developing, Rebeka has spotted the same three roadblocks popping up again and again, and none of them are dealbreakers as they may feel. Most of the women she spoke to weren’t lacking ability - they were lacking clarity. Once they understood the area, the numbers, and the funding… many of them bought a site within days . She explores why so many people stall before they even get started, how to cut through the noise and make smart decisions, and the one mindset shift that can change the entire trajectory of your next project. It's what separates the women who dream from the women who do . This episode dives into the kinds of conversations that usually happen behind the scenes - the honest, slightly uncomfortable truths that can save you time, money, and a whole lot of unnecessary chaos in your own renovating or development journey. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or convinced you “can’t” get started… this episode might be the little nudge you need. You can also access our Feasibility Calculator Freebie…

People in this episode

Host: Rebeka

Topics covered

• women in construction
• mindset shift
• renovation
• development
• clarity

Keywords

• roadblocks
• clarity
• funding
• site purchase
• mindset

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Feasibility Calculator

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