For founders who value freedom, one question looms large: How do you keep overhead low while still generating abundant revenue? That’s what Elaine Pofeldt, self-professed “data nerd” is sharing with us today based on her new book, Tiny Business, Big Money: Strategies for Creating a High-Revenue Microbusiness.
More About Elaine
Elaine Pofeldt Is an independent journalist specializing in Entrepreneurship. Elaine’s previous book is The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, where she looks at how entrepreneurs scale to $1 million in revenue prior to hiring employees. Her new book is Tiny Business, Big Money: Strategies for Creating a High-Revenue Microbusiness. Elaine’s work has appeared on CNBC and in Fortune, Money, Forbes, and many other publications. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and four children.
Key Takeaways
To scale a business while staying tiny, find a way to charge premium prices by providing unusual value.
Whether or not you have a team, it’s nearly impossible to scale without systems and automation.
One of the best things you can do for your business as it evolves and your life changes is stepping back and asking: “What can you remove yourself from?”
⭐️ Give yourself permission: to do less out of obligation and spend more time doing things out of love and joy.
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Pivot Episode 96: The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business with Elaine Pofeldt
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