Ep. #145 It's My 10 Year Business Anniversary! Here are the Biggest Lessons I Learned Each Year

by Marci Barker / September 16th, 2025
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It's My 10 Year Business Anniversary!
Here are the Biggest Lessons I Learned Each Year
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It's My 10 Year Business Anniversary! Here are the Biggest Lessons I Learned Each Year
In this episode, I celebrated my 10-year anniversary in business and shared the biggest lessons I’ve learned along the way. I talked about starting my business when my kids were very young, the bold steps I took to stand out, and how I slowly built confidence by putting myself out there even when it was uncomfortable. Over the years, I discovered that growth required raising prices, learning new skills, hiring help, and even letting go of toxic people who held me back.

I also shared how I had to keep adapting, through challenges like COVID, shifting my business into alignment with what I loved, writing my book, trying new things that scared me, and learning to manage money better. Looking back, I see how every year taught me a new principle that shaped my journey. My main message is that we are always building a legacy with our choices, and accountability is what keeps us moving forward toward the life and business we truly want.
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Topics Covered in the Episode:
Starting a business in 2015 while raising four young kids
The importance of being bold and standing out
Raising prices to match the value you bring
Continuing to learn and grow your abilities
Hiring the right people and building a supportive team
Firing people who cause problems in your business
Pushing forward during tough times like COVID
Realigning your business when it no longer feels right
Getting clear about your brand and what you’re selling
Managing money wisely and remembering that your legacy is being built every day
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