If You Don't Invest In Your Business, Why Would Anyone Else?
The tale of the Vacuum.
So I recently was part of a business challenge that I really learned a lot in. (thanks Josh and Jill Stanton). One thing that we were challenged to consider is this:
💡 When is it going to be ok to invest in your business? They went on to explain that we “make do” with resources that aren’t helping us but if we would invest in the tools and things we need we would then be able to grow! Of course, this seems obvious, but really it needed to be said.
So what does this have to do with a vacuum?
Y’all I’ve had the same one for maybe 9 years, and it was a hand me down so I’m guessing it’s at least 14 years old exact age is unknown.
The ability to do its job was sub-par at best and I’ve been "making do." However, when the need for a real, better working vacuum could no longer be ignored, I had to invest.
It shocked me how easy it was to work with something that: worked! While this is small seemingly, when your mother of a 2 year old wild boy and have a labradoodle : YOU NEED A VACUUM.
So, what are you making do with? When it comes to your business, if you won’t invest in you why should anyone else?
Big reminder for me and it got me thinking about those of you who want to grow, but aren't willing to spend anything to get there. Here's the truth: it's an investment not an expense.
Let me repeat that: It's an INVESTMENT not an EXPENSE.
Only you know the investments you need to make but remember : 👉what got you here won't get you where you want to be.
So, maybe todays investment is a cup of coffee.
Maybe, today you hand off all your content creation, or get help with a content calendar.
Maybe, you invest in a system or program that will take 5 steps and make them 1.
Maybe, you invest the time talent or treasure to get to where you you need to be.
But friends: YOU NEED TO INVEST.
🙌Making do won't make you the business owner you want to be.
- Anita
