3 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Started

3 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Started

Author: Lori Harder | YAP Media June 4, 2026 Duration: 20:07
Have you ever felt like entrepreneurship is far harder than anyone warned you? In this episode, I break down the 3 most important truths every entrepreneur eventually learns the hard way. I talk about navigating difficult seasons in business and why some of the most painful moments are the ones that shape you into an unstoppable version of yourself. I share what happens when the people around you don’t fully understand your vision, why real growth often feels like losing yourself before finding your next level, and how to stop letting money swings determine your confidence or self-worth. Tune in for the reminders every entrepreneur needs when things get tough. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy. Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Fora Travel - Curious how to become a travel advisor and earn while you explore? Start at http://foratravel.com/happy. Zazzle - Save 25% on your first order today at http://Zazzle.com with code EARN. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. HIGHLIGHTS Why loneliness is a normal and often unavoidable part of your entrepreneurial journey. What every entrepreneur experiences on the road to success. How money can make you feel like a genius or a fraud. What difficult seasons in business are teaching you. Why your identity has to break before it can expand. RESOURCES Celebrate 10 Years of Earn Your Happy + Natalie Ellis’ The Freedom-Based Business Method Book Launch LIVE on June 13 in Newport Beach HERE! Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

Hosted by entrepreneur and author Lori Harder, Earn Your Happy is a raw and relatable look at what it actually takes to build a meaningful life and business. This podcast lives in the messy middle ground between a bold vision and its realization, exploring the risks, the failures, and all those moments of doubt that nobody talks about on a polished highlight reel. Lori’s conversations are grounded in real experience-her own journey as a founder and host-and they cut through the noise of typical business advice. You’ll hear honest stories about the rollercoaster of chasing big goals, where laughter and vulnerability are just as important as strategy. It’s this authentic, no-BS approach that has resonated with so many, earning the show recognition as a top entrepreneurship podcast. Each episode feels like a candid talk with a friend who’s been there, offering not just inspiration but practical perspectives for navigating your own path. Tune in for a dose of reality that’s as motivating as it is genuine, proving that building something you love is never a straight line.
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