The Lucky Biz Podcast Episode 16: The Mighty Power of Micro Businesses with business coach Marisa Guthrie
In this podcast episode, your hosts Naomi and Louise from Lucky Night Studio (that’s us!) are joined on The Lucky Biz Podcast by special guest Marisa Guthrie, an accomplished business coach.
Marisa shares her extensive experience as a serial entrepreneur of 26 years and her passion for micro-businesses. We’ll be discussing various topics, including:
the definition of micro-businesses
the challenges micro-business owners face
the pressure to achieve rapid growth in the online business world
and the importance of aligning personal goals with business goals.
Marisa stresses the potential impact of micro-businesses in making a positive difference in their communities and society, and is guaranteed to leave you feeling inspired and motivated!
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In this podcast episode, Naomi & Louise from Lucky Night Studio are chatting with Marisa Guthrie. We’ll be discussing in more detail:
Marisa’s background & passions
We’re super excited to introduce special guest Marisa Guthrie, a business coach with 26 years of entrepreneurial experience, who focuses on helping small and micro-businesses increase their profits by doing work they love.
The true definition of micro business
Marisa explains that micro-businesses typically consist of up to 10 employees, ranging from one-person operations to small teams, emphasizing that size is not determined by turnover.
The most common challenges faced by micro businesses
Marisa highlights three major challenges faced by micro-business owners: issues related to identity, budget constraints, and time management. These challenges often lead to burnout.
Rapid business growth vs authenticity
The discussion touches on the pressure in the online business world to achieve rapid growth, with Marisa cautioning against pursuing growth at the expense of authenticity. She advocates for defining success on one's terms rather than conforming to external expectations.
How much impact you can really have as a micro business owner
Marisa underscores the potential impact of micro-businesses in making positive changes in their communities. She emphasizes that authenticity and aligning personal goals with business goals are crucial for success, and it's okay to refer to oneself in the first person when running a micro-business.
