030. We would never do this again | Hard Truths from Entrepreneurship

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We Know Marketing, We Promise

Kelsie Downs + Naoma Serna-Zahn

40 episodes

2 days ago

We Know Marketing, We Promise is where ambitious women go when they’re tired of guessing their way through marketing and want real clarity on how to scale. Naoma and Kelsie unpack the mindsets, messaging, and marketing foundations that actually move your business forward — especially when you’re juggling work, life, motherhood, and 47 mental tabs at once. It’s strategy with a little heat and a lot of honesty.

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030. We would never do this again | Hard Truths from Entrepreneurship

We Know Marketing, We Promise

43 minutes 44 seconds

1 month ago

030. We would never do this again | Hard Truths from Entrepreneurship

In this episode, we open up about the mistakes, missteps, and messy moments that shaped our journey as business owners—and the lessons we’ll never repeat. From contracts to boundaries, pricing to people-pleasing, these are the hard truths that only experience can teach.What you’ll hear:Why handshake deals can wreck your business (and why everything must be in writing).The danger of glamorizing busyness instead of implementing strategy.Learning to stop chasing shiny objects and stick to your lane.The importance of clarity, conviction, and focusing only on what you do best.Boundaries with vulnerability—why you need the right outlets, not your clients or team.How project management systems and pricing structures can change everything.The cautionary tale of why you should never mix business with dating.This is a raw, candid conversation designed to help you avoid the same pitfalls and grow smarter, stronger, and more sustainably.👉 Subscribe for real stories, smart strategies, and the unfiltered side of business.💬 Question: What’s one lesson you’ve learned the hard way that you’ll never do again?#Entrepreneurship #BusinessLessons #WeKnowMarketing #BrandBuilding #SmallBusiness