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Financial Ups And Downs: Lessons in Entrepreneurship

Reed aka Samuel Reed
7 min readAug 17, 2023

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I have failed as a business owner. It’s a stark statement to make, but it’s true. But I’m not ashamed of those failures; I celebrate them in many ways.

Those experiences have taught me something incredibly valuable — how to persevere and stay resilient in the face of adversity.

I want to share some of my lessons on entrepreneurship’s highs and lows, including my successes and failures and how they have shaped how I approach business.

For those interested in starting their own venture, it’s important to understand that there are bound to be some financial ups and downs along the way. This is why having the right mindset and proper financial planning are so important.

Having the right mindset is key when it comes to managing your finances. It’s important to be realistic about the risks involved in business and how you plan to mitigate them.

For example, setting up an opportunity fund is better than budgeting for a disaster. If you plan for an emergency, that will be what you manifest. On the other hand, planning to take advantage of every opportunity creates a positive outlook that will be beneficial in the long run.

Instead of anticipating the worst-case scenario, be prepared to take advantage of any opportunity you come across.

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Reed aka Samuel Reed
Reed aka Samuel Reed

Written by Reed aka Samuel Reed

Samuel Reed, is an accomplished Teacherpreneur and Business Coach with more than 25 years of success across education and workforce development industries.

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