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Does Anybody Else Feel Like When It Rains It Pours? (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by RecLeagueHero24@alien.top to c/entrepreneur@indiehackers.space

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This might be a really dumb question but after my experiences recently I've come to feel like for some reason when it comes to being an entrepreneur there's almost this crazy domino effect that seems to take place. It could all just be a coincidence or the effect of setting multiple things into action but take my most recent experience since leaving the company I worked for. I left and started my own SEO company and things were barebone dry. I had spent hours upon hours calling to companies who might be interested, sent out thousands of emails to no reply, and worked through social media groups day and night just to even get a conversation that would go past "Hey my name is...." and for the longest time I had absolutely nothing as nobody was willing to deal with me or even hear me out.

Then just like I mentioned in my last post, I landed my first client and it almost seems that the world has begun to turn in my favor. Since landing that client I'm not sure if I'm speaking differently, standing a little taller, or whatever it is but I've been able to book my next 5 meetings with potential clients whereas before I couldn't even get people to hear me out. Now am I saying that all of them are going to sign, But it is a huge step from where I was previously and I'm not sure if this is a similar feeling for anybody else but it almost feels like when it rains it pours because the tides are changing in my favor and hopefully I can continue to ride this wave and make a real living for myself doing something I enjoy. But does anyone else feel similar to this?

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[–] ChivvyMiguel@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Good job, that is very common for new businesses, just make sure to not get too cocky on the high, rather spend just as much resources and time keeping it as you did trying to get it

[–] JaRulesLarynx@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Dang… was just listening to When it Rains it Pours. by my favorite band Twiddle! Give it a listen and keep looking up

[–] RealEstate_Help912@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

You know what, I can totally relate to that feeling. Being an entrepreneur can often be a roller coaster ride, and it feels like when one thing goes wrong, everything seems to follow suit. It's like there's this invisible force that either pushes you upwards or plunges you downwards. When I started my own business, it was incredibly tough. I faced countless rejections and it felt like I was just shouting into the void. But then, just like you, I landed my first client and everything changed. Suddenly, doors started opening, conversations flowed more easily, and opportunities seemed to pour in. It's like a wave of positivity that propels me forward. I can't guarantee that every potential client will sign on, but this change in momentum is undeniably encouraging. So yes, I definitely feel similar to you. It's like when it rains, it pours, and I'm riding this wave with hope and determination to turn my passion into a successful venture.

[–] Ancient_Bowl8118@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

More bad = good stuff is close

[–] StrongTale4676@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Online Businesses are hard. What you are dealing with is the way it is. You can start building from that one client. Just do an amazing job and ask for referrals and be sure to get a video testimonial.

[–] sevenquarks@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Congrats. Hope you sign them.

[–] longhorn2118@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Always. I say this all the time. Chaos just piles in from all angles at once.

[–] travelguy23@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I guess all that practice of reaching out to people improved those skills and now it's showing. Also, it's often easy to notice when someone is desperate for a client or not. So maybe they noticed that.

But you did the work and are now reaping the rewards.

[–] Rational_Philosophy@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Yes, and the longer you do it the more obvious the pattern becomes.

[–] YogurtAgitated2070@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Good for you - that's great news! This is something we all feel. And I'm going through it at this very moment. I've been reaching out to successful solopreneurs, founders, entrepreneurs and marketing & branding experts to interview for my newsletter to inspire and enlighten my community. But it's crickets. I have no choice but to continue and hope for the best.

[–] Careful_Practice8928@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I totally understand you here. Exactly how I felt like when I started my own business. It's true that when it rains, it pours. But it's also true that there is always a rainbow after the rain. There was this article that mentioned entrepreneurs who failed before success. Hope it motivates you. https://www.cuppa.so/post/famous-entrepreneurs-who-failed-before-success

[–] mccola123@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Love this!!