Why You’re Stuck: 3 Common Mistakes Female Entrepreneurs Make

Are you feeling stuck in your business, but not sure why you can’t seem to level up? You’re not alone. So many female entrepreneurs hit the same roadblocks without realizing it.

Let’s break down the 3 most common mistakes holding you back — and how to bust through them for good.

1) Doing It Alone: Not Asking for Help

Here’s the truth: there’s serious power in collaborating and connecting with other entrepreneurs. Together, we rise higher and faster than trying to hustle on our own.

Let me tell you a story. Several years ago, my business partner (my mom!) and I sold our first business — a baby sling company. When our supplier went under, we closed shop and sold the inventory.

But the entrepreneur itch? It never goes away. Soon after, I jumped into selling designer clothing on eBay (because why not mix fashion and business?!). Living in Los Angeles, there were tons of legit wholesale options for brand-name clothes.

But one thing stumped me: where the heck were people sourcing authentic designer handbags like  Michael Kors, Tory Burch and Guess to resell on ebay?

I spent months late at night “googling” and hunting for answers in the LA fashion district, and still no luck.

Then, I joined a female business network — a mastermind group of amazing entrepreneurs who met weekly to brainstorm and solve problems together.

I shared my handbag selling goal, and through our mastermind brainstorms, I finally cracked the code! I launched my eBay purse business and even landed a feature in Pasadena Magazine.

Here’s the bottom line: I wouldn’t have reached that goal — or maybe not nearly as fast — without the support, ideas, and accountability from that mastermind.

That’s the magic of group power.

2) Perfectionism: Waiting for “Perfect” to Launch

Perfectionism sneaks in for so many reasons — fear of failure, fear of judgment, or just plain overwhelm. It leads to that dreaded “analysis paralysis.”

Remember what Thomas Edison said? “I’ve failed my way to success.” You can’t create an amazing business or product without trying, tweaking, and sometimes failing.

Here’s a mantra I live by:
“A done something is better than a perfect nothing.” — Rossi Fox

So be bold. Put your gifts out there even if they don’t feel perfect yet. Your business besties will cheer you on, and the feedback you get will be pure gold — don’t take it personally.

You are years ahead of anyone still waiting for the mythical “perfect moment.”

3) Fear or The Hidden Blocks

This one is sneaky — fear of success can look like fear of attention, fear of losing time with family, or even subconscious feelings of unworthiness.

Maybe you worry that shining brightly means dimming someone else’s light, or that you don’t deserve all this success.

If any of that gave you a twinge, dig deeper. Read some self-development books or invest in a coach to help untangle those mindset blocks.

Clearing this fear can be the game-changer you need.

Ready to Break Through?

Grab my free 90-Day Goal Setting Workbook below. It’s your step-by-step guide to goal clarity and consistent progress. 

This isn’t just any workbook — this 90-Day Goal Crusher Guide is your secret weapon to finally smashing those stuck points and making progress you can see and feel every single day. 

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