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They lied: You don’t pay the price for success

By Jim Connolly | March 6, 2023

pay price for success, pay price failure

As a business owner, you never pay the price for success. However, you do pay a hefty price for failure.

The price of failure is being paid daily, though most business owners are blind to it until they get the bill at the end.

For example.

  • You pay the price for missing opportunities.
  • You pay the price for failing to adapt to the evolving needs of your marketplace.
  • You pay the price for refusing to invest in marketing.
  • You pay the price for ducking the important decisions.
  • You pay the price for wasting time. Your time and the time of others.
  • You pay the price for being risk-averse.
  • You pay the price for knowing more about what’s happening on a reality TV show, than what’s happening in your industry.
  • You pay the price for being too similar to your competitors.
  • You pay the price for giving your attention to the notifications on your phone.
  • You pay the price for pessimism.
  • You pay the price for applying free, general business development advice to your specific business problems.

Thankfully, the opposite is also true.

You enjoy the rewards of success

For example.

  • You enjoy the rewards of a wise decision.
  • You enjoy the rewards of turning an opportunity into an absolute gold mine.
  • You enjoy the rewards of building a great, professional reputation.
  • You enjoy the rewards of growing a powerful marketing asset.
  • You enjoy the rewards of building a wonderful network.
  • You enjoy the rewards of expert advice that earns you a fortune.
  • You enjoy the rewards of knowing, and witnessing, that you’re on the path to success.
  • You enjoy the rewards of owning a business, which gives you and those you love a great quality of life.

There’s a price for failure and a reward for success. As a business owner, you have total freedom regarding which you choose.

You would assume that goes without saying. You would assume the answer is obvious. It isn’t. It really isn’t.

Think about it.

The majority of small businesses fail in the first 4 or 5 years. All these business owners were genuinely hoping for success, while unintentionally paying the price for failure. The lucky ones failed fast, without getting into a ton of debt. The unlucky ones went under slowly, which is far more painful.

If you’re not currently achieving the success you want, it’s critically important you commit exclusively to following the path of success. Refuse to follow what the failing majority of small business owners do. It doesn’t work. It can’t work.

Get the expert help you need, so you can quickly get on the right track. Enjoy the rewards for success. Yes, of course I can help. It’s exactly what I do for small business owners, just like you.

The small business owners I work with enjoy far more sales, attract better clients and grow amazing businesses.
If you want the same, here’s exactly how it happens.

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