Ten years in business means a lot of lessons learned but it also means a lot of moments I'll never forget. In this episode, I'm taking you on a personal trip down memory lane through 14 of my biggest pinch-me moments from the last decade. Some of these I've never talked about publicly before. Some of them you may have witnessed in real time if you've been a longtime listener. And some of them still make me emotional to this day.

From the first time I made a sale while I was sleeping, to finding out I was pregnant in a hotel room two hours before walking on stage, to a certain billionaire posting a photo with one of my coffee mugs... these are the moments that made me stop and think, is this real life? I'm also sharing some that are quieter and more personal, including what I'd consider the biggest pinch-me moment of all, which is happening right now in this season of my life.

This episode is part of my ongoing 10-year anniversary series, so if you haven't listened to the episodes before this one, I'd encourage you to go back and catch up. And next week, I'll be wrapping up the series with an episode all about motherhood and business (something I touched on a lot in this one).

Links mentioned in this episode:

Episode 114 Behind the Scenes of My Multiple Five-Figure Launch (the Booked Out Designer beta launch): https://elizabethmccravy.com/114

Real estate investing episodes: 134, 135, 136, 197 and 198

Booked Out Designer course: elizabethmccravy.com/bod

Showit website builder: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit

Shop our Showit Website Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop

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Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy

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Ten years ago, I launched my first website, declared myself a business owner, and had absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into. In this episode, I'm sharing the seven things I wish I could go back and tell myself on day one (the lessons I learned the hard way so you don't have to).

These are the things that don't always get talked about in the online business world but absolutely should be. I'm getting into the real, unglamorous side of running a business: the mindset shifts, the money stuff, the client situations, and the behind-the-scenes work that never makes it to anyone's Instagram feed.

I'm also sharing my absolute favorite tip of all, which I saved for last, that I think might be the most fun one too.

If you're just starting out, a few years in, or even a decade deep like me, I think there's something in this episode for you. Listen in, and let me know which one hits home.

Links mentioned:

Read the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/332

Grab my end of month financial guide (for free): https://elizabethmccravy.com/profit

Shop our Showit Website Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop

Join me inside Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod

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Want the insider scoop? Join my Free Facebook community: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook

Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy

Episodes mentioned:

Episode 54 on how to deal with difficult or angry clients: https://elizabethmccravy.com/54

Episode 55 on preventing difficult client situations: https://elizabethmccravy.com/55

Episode 46 on planning your week: https://elizabethmccravy.com/46

If you're a new business owner who still doesn't have a website yet, I made something for you. It's a free 15-page guide that walks you through exactly what you need to launch your first website — what to skip, what actually matters, and the five steps to go from zero to live. No coding, no big budget, no perfection required. Plus you'll get 20% off my Showit templates inside! Get it FREE at https://elizabethmccravy.com/

Need some extra pages to improve or add onto your Showit website, BUT you’re not in the market for an entirely new template? You need my Add On Templates for Showit! You'll find add ons like speaker pages, podcast pages, quiz lead magnets, favorite things pages, Link in Bio pages, and more.

Use the code “BBPOD”to save 15% on your add on or full site template for a limited time: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop

This week I’m back with part two of my 10-year business reflection series. In episode 330, I shared the first five lessons I’ve learned after a decade of running my business, and today I’m continuing the list with five more things that have shaped the way I think about entrepreneurship.

Reaching 10 years in business has made me reflect on just how much life, and business, can change over time. When I started, I was newly married, working constantly, and figuring things out as I went. My business looked completely different back then. Now I’m running it in a totally different season of life as a mom of three young kids, with different priorities, different capacity, and honestly a different perspective on what success even means.

One of the biggest themes for me lately has been remembering that your business doesn’t have to look the same forever. As your life changes, your business can (and should) change too.

If you haven’t listened to part one yet, be sure to go back and check out episode 330 where I share the first five lessons from my first decade in business.

Links Mentioned:

Read the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/331

Shop our Showit Website Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop

Join me inside Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod

Sign up for the Podcast Success Blueprint: https://elizabethmccravy.com/psb

Want the insider scoop? Join my Free Facebook community: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook

Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy

If you're a new business owner who still doesn't have a website yet, I made something for you. It's a free 15-page guide that walks you through exactly what you need to launch your first website — what to skip, what actually matters, and the five steps to go from zero to live. No coding, no big budget, no perfection required. Plus you'll get 20% off my Showit templates inside! Get it FREE at https://elizabethmccravy.com/

Need some extra pages to improve or add onto your Showit website, BUT you’re not in the market for an entirely new template? You need my Add On Templates for Showit! You'll find add ons like speaker pages, podcast pages, quiz lead magnets, favorite things pages, Link in Bio pages, and more.

Use the code “BBPOD”to save 15% on your add on or full site template for a limited time: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop