293 - Why You Need More Small Stages to Grow Your Business

In this episode, host Monica shares an unexpected lesson from her kids’ music program that applies directly to entrepreneurship. When students only perform once a year, the pressure is overwhelming, but when they perform regularly, confidence grows, and nerves fade. Monica explains how many entrepreneurs unknowingly create the same pressure in their businesses by showing up only occasionally. Through simple examples from networking groups, social media, and everyday business moments, Monica highlights the power of repetition and visibility. The real secret to confidence, leadership, and growth isn’t one big opportunity...it’s the small stages you step onto again and again. Consistent visibility doesn’t just grow your business. It helps you grow into the leader your business needs. Episode Quote: Amateurs practice until they get it right. Professionals practice until they cannot get it wrong. ~Julie Andrews What you will learn in this episode How to build confidence by creating more opportunities to show up in your business How to reduce the pressure you feel around marketing and visibility How to practice sharing your message so it becomes natural and clear How to use small opportunities to prepare for bigger stages in business How to shift your identity from business owner to trusted expert Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss Sign Up for the ⁠ Level Up Living Newsletter ⁠ ⁠KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM⁠ ⁠⁠Monica's FREE ebook⁠⁠: 11 Essential Secrets for Small Business Success Get your⁠ ⁠Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, share the episode with a fellow entrepreneur, and leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help more business owners discover the show. Ways to reach Monica: Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast Email: monica@monicaallen.com Who is Monica Allen? Monica Allen grew up in a small Georgia town with her single mother, grandmother, and uncle after her mom had her at 18. Living below the poverty line, she became determined to break the cycle. She became the first in her immediate family to attend a four-year university, later working as an insurance benefits broker for eight years while earning her MBA. In 2005, Monica began her entrepreneurial journey and is now a serial entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Zeus' Closet, stuff4GREEKS, and Deuce Equity Group, and the owner of Monica Allen Interiors. She is also an Amazon bestselling author of The Fearless Entrepreneurs: Fear Less; Be More. Monica is passionate about helping aspiring entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and small business owners launch, grow, and scale their businesses while avoiding common pitfalls. She credits her success to strong faith, self-belief, and surrounding herself with positive people. ✨