{"id":18377,"date":"2015-12-06T21:31:09","date_gmt":"2015-12-07T03:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/?p=18377"},"modified":"2019-09-26T21:41:23","modified_gmt":"2019-09-27T02:41:23","slug":"riding-naked-on-the-entrepreneur-roller-coaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/2015\/12\/06\/riding-naked-on-the-entrepreneur-roller-coaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Riding Naked on the Entrepreneur Roller Coaster"},"content":{"rendered":"

Three years ago, I had an idea. I stewed about it and during that first year, I was riddled with excitement and doubt. I asked myself was it even a good idea? Are people really looking for what I want to offer? Who am I to be trusted as the \u201cgo to\u201d expert in this industry?<\/p>\n

Now, if this was my first business venture, these thoughts and feelings I had would make sense. Anything new is scary as you enter the zone of the unknown. But I\u2019d already established an event planning business that had grown to a 7-figure business over thirty years\u2019 time. I wasn\u2019t a newbie by any means, and yet a flood of doubt and fear washed over me when I decided to let my entrepreneur side out once again.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnything new is scary as you enter the zone of the unknown\u201d<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what no one tells you about being a successful creative entrepreneur: No matter how much success you\u2019ve had, no matter how your efforts impact the industry, you never outgrow doubt or fear.<\/strong> You can be Donald Trump or Richard Branson and still have these same fears and doubts (but maybe not as visible to the naked eye).\u00a0 These feelings are all just part of the roller coaster ride of someone determined to design their own path in business and in life.<\/p>\n

Follow along as I share my journey of what it feels during the week leading up to launching my new business, Event Heroes.<\/p>\n

Day 7<\/h2>\n

Seven days away from our Event Heroes website launch and I am a nervous wreck! We have worked 3 years on this project and it is now finally time for us to release it to the world. Ugh \u2013 talk about exposing yourself!<\/p>\n

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The one thing I know for sure is that creating a business and bringing it to the world is like birthing a baby!<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve grown it, coddled it, thought about it, and changed it based on others suggestions or books from \u201cexperts.\u201d So today, I\u2019m on the top of the roller coaster, waiting to crest and then free fall down into the unknown, full of hopes and aspirations, fears and concerns, but all the while, really excited about the ride.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m preparing for the big day by spending time resting and thinking positive thoughts. At least that\u2019s what I\u2019m trying to do\u2026but then the doubts flood my mind. \u00a0I\u2019m obsessing about all the ways we could improve the product or figure out how to make sure the clients understand how to use the product, even though our team has been over this a thousand times!<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve tested our offerings with a small group to make sure our clients\u2019 needs are met.\u00a0 And yet, I still question everything! I keep reminding myself this is all a normal part of the entrepreneur roller coaster ride.<\/p>\n

Day 6<\/h2>\n

Is Event Heroes what my clients really need or want? \u00a0Did we do a good job of explaining the product? Does the website make sense? Will it be successful? Did I just spend the last three years consumed with an idea only to find it never goes anywhere? Will this venture completely bankrupt me? Oh my gosh, now I\u2019ve talked myself into a headache.<\/p>\n

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Still so many things to do and I am overwhelmed trying to keep up with two businesses.\u00a0 Sometimes a glass of wine sounds great but then I remember that I need to be as sober and as productive as possible for the next few days. Definitely spiraling down on the roller coaster!<\/p>\n

Day 5<\/h2>\n

Do I really have to get out of bed this morning? I was awake all night and thought about our upcoming launch. \u00a0I stared at the ceiling and watched the shadows play on the wall and listened to the wind howl. I\u2019ve played this thing out over and over 100 times and broke into a cold sweat a time or two. Okay, so maybe those were hot flashes, but either way, the launch is coming.<\/p>\n

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While working out the kinks, the shopping cart and other possible issues, all fingers are crossed we\u2019ll be ready to go live in 5 days! I\u2019m dragging myself to the shower and starting the day! Yep, all this before even getting out of bed! But I see the sharp turn of the roller coaster ahead, so that gives me hope the excitement will come back!<\/p>\n

Day 4<\/h2>\n

I\u2019m up early and ready for a great day. Launch is only 4 days away and I\u2019m feeling energetic and full of optimism. I can\u2019t wait for this launch. I\u2019m excited!<\/p>\n

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Oh darn, it\u2019s noon and I\u2019m having second thoughts. How could I wake up so excited and full of energy and by noon, wonder if this is a good idea? What was I thinking? Who would be interested in learning from me?<\/p>\n

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OMG, I can\u2019t believe I only have 4 days until this goes live. I know it\u2019s crazy that I have all these doubts. The only thing that gets me through these ups and downs is that I\u2019ve done this before. I felt the same when I launched InnovativEvents, and thirty years later, I\u2019m still rocking the event world. Hope at least by the end of the day, I\u2019m back to the excitement of our new launch to help and inspire event planners and event business owners to be their best!<\/p>\n

Stay tuned as I continue to share my emotions the final days until launch!<\/p>\n

See how this story plays out in Riding Naked: Part II<\/a><\/p>\n

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