Life Kit: Money Coming up with a business idea that takes off
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Oct 14, 2025 
In this insightful conversation, Rachel Rodgers, an author and entrepreneur dedicated to empowering women in business, shares her secrets to launching successful ventures. She emphasizes starting with your skills rather than capital and the importance of creating a million-dollar mindset. Rachel encourages validating your ideas through market conversations and stresses the value of enjoyment in ensuring consistency. Plus, she offers tips on keeping expenses low while maximizing client transformations and building scalable businesses—all while maintaining a day job!
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Creating A Job During A Recession
- Rachel Rodgers graduated from law school during the 2008 recession and created her own law practice because jobs were scarce. She ran that solo practice for seven years and later expanded into larger ventures.
Start With Self Assessment
- Do assess your strengths, experiences, and passions before chasing trending markets. Use personality tests and past praise to identify what you can reliably offer others.
Bootstrapping With Service Skills
- Do begin with marketable skills and service offers if you have little startup cash. Use service revenue to later fund product development when demand is proven.
