108. Fear Isn’t a Sign to Stop: What “Doing It Scared” Actually Looks Like

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and fears associated with starting a new business and emphasizes that fear should not prevent action.

Hey Doc, I’m in the middle of launching a brand-new HVAC business with my husband. And let me tell you: starting a business from scratch, self-funded, no clients, no safety net? It will humble you real quick. I’ve been nauseous before networking meetings. Sweaty before introducing myself. Mortified after asking a very basic question at a major conference. And I still did it. Because here’s the truth I keep teaching my clients, and living in real time: The absence of fear is not required. ...

People in this episode

Host: La Toya Luces-Sampson MD, PMH-C

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• overcoming fear
• business launch
• personal growth
• networking

Keywords

• HVAC business
• self-funded
• networking
• fear
• personal development

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