Comments on: So, I made a $100,000 mistake. And I could have prevented it with one conversation. UGH! https://socialtriggers.com/100000-mistake/ Internet Marketing Strategy Sat, 19 Oct 2019 08:06:45 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ramjee https://socialtriggers.com/100000-mistake/#comment-366367 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:09:45 +0000 https://socialtriggers.com/?p=7831#comment-366367 Very interesting. Great advice God bless u. Lets us stay on touch best rgds

]]> By: Pete https://socialtriggers.com/100000-mistake/#comment-366366 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 17:11:11 +0000 https://socialtriggers.com/?p=7831#comment-366366 Here in Pennsylvania we are very fortunate to have the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) They are a State funded entity and their locations are based at local Colleges. I took advantage of their service a few years back. I had an idea that was awesome (in my mind), a can’t miss opportunity (According to my ego) and had the support of everyone around me. (Except for friends, family, peers and clients). So naturally I wanted to forge ahead!

The fine folks at the SBDC dashed my dreams to bits! They not only told me that my idea wouldn’t work, but they told me why! AND they offered smaller, scalable alternatives – which I ended up choosing. Initially I went home and sulked but after thoughtful consideration of their words, I trusted their experience and heeded their advice. It was the best thing I ever did because although the scalable model is growing, it is not growing at such a rate that I can focus my business completely on it as earlier thought.

So if he average business owner out there sees this and can’t find a great mentor at a networking event, I would suggest looking for the SBDC or a similar service in your State. I found the SBDC through my local Chamber of Commerce’s site.

Thank you – Pete

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