Inspire by Arthur Yeti

As an entrepreneur (and even as a freelancer), it’s important to surround yourself with like-minded individuals. The way to succeed is all in your mentality and to keep your mind on the right track, you need to have a support group to help you get there.

Having a strong group of people to follow you on your journey to success can help you in many ways.

First and foremost, the most obvious point is that you can learn a thing or two from others. When it comes to the digital marketing world, there are tons of strategies and ideas that work with some working better than others. The only way to find out if a method works better than yours is to split test it and what better way to know the ins and outs of a strategy than to have a friend guide your way?

Secondly, not only does having a support group there for you give you guidance, but it also bears the advantage of bouncing ideas back and forth before taking the plunge! Entrepreneurs who fail often lack the privilege of having their ideas brainstormed and judged by like-minded individuals who may know the industry better. Don’t fall into that trap and be wise to know who you can trust with your business ideas and who you can’t. Some things shouldn’t be shared while others would prove helpful when receiving honest feedback — use your own judgment.

Thirdly, a support group can help hold you accountable for your efforts. As a freelancer or a business owner, the need to have someone to hold you accountable is important otherwise you can succumb to procrastination and not getting things done. Use your group to create a clear roadmap and take them with you on your entrepreneurship journey. Make a daily record of your efforts as if it were a diary to help motivate you to progress your success further.

And lastly, when it comes to entrepreneurship and freelancing, things aren’t always as easy as they may seem. You need to have people there for you who understand your frustrations and exactly what it is you’re going through. Speaking to your partner, boyfriend, girlfriend, mum or dad about your work-related issues can only be so effective as they most likely won’t be able to relate to you. Having others who can help you see the light in these dark times is critical to coming out on top in the end.

Do you have a support group yourself? And if so, how do you think it has helped your entrepreneurial journey? And if not, why not?

Looking forward to hearing your responses guys!