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BLoG: A Time I Failed
Write about a Time you Failed
Though this is a deep topic for me and I'm sure I've written on this topic before. I know for a fact I've failed time after time to get to where I am now. Probably my biggest failure to date would be on a business level. As each year that passes things or the vitality of my business seems to be diminishing. Since 2020 things have been steadily declining when they should be improving. Though I have had some hiccups with my health I can't blame it all on that fact. Yet the decline in my business has left me wondering... Am I failing myself right now? Have I spent too much time in the Production role vs my sales role? If not, then where did I go wrong?
I am a Freelancer by trade, meaning I have a handful of skills that I offer as services; i.e Photography, Graphic Design, Marketing and Branding. I wear each hat passionately and have done so for many years. The list goes on and on as my work experience is vast, extensive and touches many market niches such as Hospitality, Customer service, Admin Clerical and Sales among others.
Since my business's inception in 2008 to find a solution to my financial problems, to eliminate having to work for the Man or coporate america ever again, to be more available to our children growing up, to escape the disabilities of a head injury in a 9-5 job...I have always been grass roots, word of mouth advertising. This meaning, one client has always referred another potential client or customer and so on. My successes have always come from the successes or achievements of others. And in the process of succeeding, required my abilities or skillsets to help them get to the next level in their plan or attempts to make their dreams real. I have spent years helping others to better themselves and the lives of those around them. So why do I find myself here, struggling as I am to keep myself above water these days? Have I lost their interest or failed to remain relevant? The mind can really play tricks on your perspective in times of doubt or struggle.
Was it my failure to reap what I sowed for as long as I have? Or was it my fault to expect so much from others to continue to refer me? Not sure, where to draw the line, but at this point it feels as if the line has been drawn. Granted much of what I do is super popular and everyone is doing it as they say. Is it time to move on? Have I had a remarkable streak running and now must redirect myself or change direction? Have I failed myself by holding on too long? Have I lost my drive? Business must improve or I'm at a cross roads of sorts. Failure or not?! It is not an option to sit by idle, waiting for a miracle. What's it going to take to fill my calendar once again with gigs or work? I suppose time will tell as well as my grit and grind.
And in the meantime, I will continue to fight to remain viable, visible and in the minds of others when they are most in need of my talents and abilities. Always believing, failure is not an option. And on that note, my doors are still open. How may I be of service to you.
As they use to say in politics, "time for shaking hands and kissing babies." Meaning we have to get back to meeting and greeting our supporters and letting them know we are here. Been in the production side of the business too long and must get back to Sales/Advertising. Need to get to paving this rocky road. Here's to new business and continuing to carry this torch that is fueled by my passions.
DPomalesCreative
#blogger #blogging #bloggerlife #writing #writingtherapy #wordofmouth #advertising #grassroots #newbusiness #carrythetorch
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Though this is a deep topic for me and I'm sure I've written on this topic before. I know for a fact I've failed time after time to get to where I am now. Probably my biggest failure to date would be on a business level. As each year that passes things or the vitality of my business seems to be diminishing. Since 2020 things have been steadily declining when they should be improving. Though I have had some hiccups with my health I can't blame it all on that fact. Yet the decline in my business has left me wondering... Am I failing myself right now? Have I spent too much time in the Production role vs my sales role? If not, then where did I go wrong?
I am a Freelancer by trade, meaning I have a handful of skills that I offer as services; i.e Photography, Graphic Design, Marketing and Branding. I wear each hat passionately and have done so for many years. The list goes on and on as my work experience is vast, extensive and touches many market niches such as Hospitality, Customer service, Admin Clerical and Sales among others.
Since my business's inception in 2008 to find a solution to my financial problems, to eliminate having to work for the Man or coporate america ever again, to be more available to our children growing up, to escape the disabilities of a head injury in a 9-5 job...I have always been grass roots, word of mouth advertising. This meaning, one client has always referred another potential client or customer and so on. My successes have always come from the successes or achievements of others. And in the process of succeeding, required my abilities or skillsets to help them get to the next level in their plan or attempts to make their dreams real. I have spent years helping others to better themselves and the lives of those around them. So why do I find myself here, struggling as I am to keep myself above water these days? Have I lost their interest or failed to remain relevant? The mind can really play tricks on your perspective in times of doubt or struggle.
Was it my failure to reap what I sowed for as long as I have? Or was it my fault to expect so much from others to continue to refer me? Not sure, where to draw the line, but at this point it feels as if the line has been drawn. Granted much of what I do is super popular and everyone is doing it as they say. Is it time to move on? Have I had a remarkable streak running and now must redirect myself or change direction? Have I failed myself by holding on too long? Have I lost my drive? Business must improve or I'm at a cross roads of sorts. Failure or not?! It is not an option to sit by idle, waiting for a miracle. What's it going to take to fill my calendar once again with gigs or work? I suppose time will tell as well as my grit and grind.
And in the meantime, I will continue to fight to remain viable, visible and in the minds of others when they are most in need of my talents and abilities. Always believing, failure is not an option. And on that note, my doors are still open. How may I be of service to you.
As they use to say in politics, "time for shaking hands and kissing babies." Meaning we have to get back to meeting and greeting our supporters and letting them know we are here. Been in the production side of the business too long and must get back to Sales/Advertising. Need to get to paving this rocky road. Here's to new business and continuing to carry this torch that is fueled by my passions.
DPomalesCreative
#blogger #blogging #bloggerlife #writing #writingtherapy #wordofmouth #advertising #grassroots #newbusiness #carrythetorch
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