For founders who value freedom, one question looms large: How do you keep overhead low while still generating abundant revenue? That’s what Elaine Pofeldt, self-professed “data nerd” is sharing with us today based on her new book, Tiny Business, Big Money: Strategies for Creating a High-Revenue Microbusiness.
More About Elaine: Elaine Pofeldt Is an independent journalist specializing in Entrepreneurship. Elaine’s previous book is The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, where she looks at how entrepreneurs scale to $1 million in revenue prior to hiring employees. Her new book is Tiny Business, Big Money: Strategies for Creating a High-Revenue Microbusiness. Elaine’s work has appeared on CNBC and in Fortune, Money, Forbes, and many other publications. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and four children.
Key Takeaways:
- To scale a business while staying tiny, find a way to charge premium prices by providing unusual value.
- Whether or not you have a team, it’s nearly impossible to scale without systems and automation.
- One of the best things you can do for your business as it evolves and your life changes is stepping back and asking: “What can you remove yourself from?”
⭐️ Give yourself permission: to do less out of obligation and spend more time doing things out of love and joy.
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