Community, Launching, and Creating Momentum with Amanda Wilson-Ciocci

In this episode, Laura interviews Amanda Wilson-Ciocci, the founder of The Monarch & Co, about her journey as an entrepreneur and the importance of building a community. Amanda shares how her community, Monarch Momentum, was born out of the need expressed by her students in her signature program, Monarch Business Academy. They discuss the different stages of entrepreneurship that the community members are in and the importance of building a sustainable and impactful business. Amanda also emphasizes the significance of taking the time to lay a strong foundation before launching a product or service, and the importance of having a clear why and staying motivated throughout the journey.

Keywords entrepreneurship, community building, launching, business growth, stages of entrepreneurship, building a foundation, motivation

Takeaways

• Building a community can be a powerful way to support and connect with other entrepreneurs.
• Launching a product or service requires a strong foundation and a clear why.
• The longer the runway, the better the takeoff - taking the time to build an audience and create momentum before launching can lead to more successful outcomes.
• Launching is not a one-time event, but an ongoing process of learning and iterating.
• Prioritizing your life and building your business around it is key to creating a fulfilling and sustainable entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode you will hear:

11:10 - The Importance of a Strong Foundation for Launching
27:47 - Launching is a Continuous Learning Process
32:02 - Prioritizing Life and Building a Business Around It

Amanda's Links:

Website: https://www.themonarchandco.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themonarchandco/

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