4 Opportunities Every Growing Entrepreneur Needs to Say NO To7-Figure Educator

4 Opportunities Every Growing Entrepreneur Needs to Say NO To

In today’s episode of 7-Figure Educator, we’re diving into the four types of opportunities that, as your business grows, you need to start saying no to. Understanding when to shift from saying yes to saying no is a crucial skill for scaling entrepreneurs.

As you move from the experimenting stage (0 to 250K) to the growing stage (250K to 750K), the criteria for evaluating opportunities changes dramatically. I’ll walk you through why it’s essential to turn down:

  • Unpaid opportunities with no return,
  • High-demand but low-paying clients,
  • Paid gigs that don’t align with your core business goals,
  • And lower-paid engagements that take up too much of your time.

It’s time to protect your time, say no to what’s holding you back, and focus on what really drives your business forward. Join me as I break down these critical decisions that will help you maximize your growth.

KEY POINTS:

  • Say no to opportunities with unclear return on investment
  • Don't accept offers that align with your core business objectives
  • Avoid time-consuming lower-paid engagements
  • Re-evaluate: Understand when to say YES or NO
  • Prioritize high-value opportunities for sustainable growth

QUOTES:

"Saying no to certain opportunities opens you up to receive bigger, larger opportunities.”  – Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas

"You cannot be an expert when you are in a car in your business and you're switching multiple lanes. Being an expert means picking a lane and sticking in that lane and going deep in that lane." –  Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas

RESOURCES:

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Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas

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