She Means Profit

The Role of Taking Risks in Business

• Melissa Houston • Season 1 • Episode 142

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"Every risk taken has something to teach us, and with each failure comes an opportunity to grow, learn, and move forward."

—Melissa Houston

It’s scary to take risks, but it’s more daunting not to take one.

Taking risks also means taking a leap into our growth. It allows us to move beyond our comfort zones, confront our fears, and ultimately achieve our goals. In the realm of business and entrepreneurship, people are known to be risk-takers. Because the truth is, there’s more to risk and more to lose if you don’t dare jump into an opportunity.

Though we all know that risks can result in disappointments, failures, and setbacks, it is important to remember that these experiences are valuable opportunities for growth and development. It’s a better option than not taking a risk at all because choosing the latter could mean that we may never reach our full potential and achieve our eventual success.

So if you hesitate to embrace uncertainty, always remember that there could be a positive outcome and valuable lessons waiting on the other end of the line.

Listen to learn:‌

  • Why taking risks is essential for entrepreneurs
  • Setbacks are a normal part of a successful journey
  • Failures can be an opportunity for growth
  • Growth requires living outside of our comfort zones

Highlights:‌

00:11: Intro
00:56: Announcement of the expansion of She Means Profit Services
04:08: My seven-figure profitable business
04:42: Core message of She Means Profit
06:33: Taking risk as entrepreneur
10:29: Not giving up after failures
13:51: Pitch as part of the game
15:09: Setbacks on the road towards success

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