Part of the guide: Personal Brand
I was in my back yard the other day burning some branches that the wind blew down and I realized getting your online business blazing is a lot like building a fire. One of the first things you have to do when you start a fire is get the right material, because if you don’t you might be trying to start a fire with something that won’t even burn. In business you have to have a demand for your product also you have to have a way to advertise or create awareness that you sell the product. If you don’t market your product it doesn’t matter what kind of a demand there is for it, you simply won’t make sales. Let’s say you have a gold bar for sale for five dollars, but no one knows about it. Well if no one knows they can buy your gold bar chances are, you probably won’t sell it no matter how good the deal is. Your fire is out before you even start, you may have gathered the right type of material to burn (or product to sell), but if the fuel is all wet (if you don’t get the word out) then you won’t get very far.
Now that we’re using dry material we need to start off small. Starting small doesn’t mean that you have to go slow it just means that you start with what you know and build on that. Remember this, everyone sucks in the beginning, so give yourself time. Give yourself time to learn new skills and give yourself time to master these new skills, if you don’t allow yourself time to learn and grow you will get frustrated and overwhelmed quickly. Let me put it in fire building terms, if you try to burn the biggest log first you will use up a lot of time and waste a lot of energy with very little results, after which you may quit because of lack of resources or just out of pure frustration or both. On the other side if you start with something small that burns easily and move to slightly bigger pieces as the fire gets bigger, before you know it you’re standing in front of a bonfire.
So we’re using the right materials, and we’re starting small now all we need is a spark. We need a driving force behind all this, otherwise why even start? What you need to do at this point is find out what you want and go for it. Do you want money? Do you want to help people? Maybe you want both. What’s your main purpose? When you find out what your goals are, use them to keep your actions focused and consistent. If you’re a slacker (I have to raise my hand on this one) use this spark to get you motivated and keep you motivated. Finally you should write down your goals, this helps to refine them, it makes them clearer and more specific, it also makes your goals more powerful. Another great thing about having goals is that when things get rough you can daydream about accomplishing your goals, this is a great way to help maintain a positive attitude.
There’s definitely more to building a business (or a fire for that matter) than what I’ve mentioned here but if you take a few of these principals and keep building on them, your online business will be blazing in no time.
In Prosperity,
Eric & Lauren Kalberer
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Olivia Green, October 15 2011, 10:30
Excellent analogy with building a fire to explain starting an online business! It’s so true that having the right materials and starting small is crucial. I’ve been trying to tackle too many tasks at once and ended up getting nowhere. Your advice to start small and gradually build up makes perfect sense. The emphasis on staying motivated and keeping the spark alive by focusing on goals is something I will definitely apply. Thank you for sharing these practical tips and insights. This post has given me a new perspective on how to approach my business efforts.
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Christopher Adams, October 16 2011, 08:45
Great insights, Eric! The comparison between building a fire and growing a business is spot on. I’ve been feeling overwhelmed by trying to do everything at once, and your post reminded me of the importance of starting small and building up. The idea of staying motivated by focusing on personal goals is very inspiring. Writing down goals to make them clearer and more powerful is something I haven’t done before, but I will definitely start now. Your practical advice and motivational tips have given me a new outlook on my business journey. Thank you!
Isabella Martinez, October 17 2011, 12:20
I appreciate the practical tips you’ve shared, but I wonder if you have any advice for someone who is struggling with staying consistent. I start small and have the right materials, but I often lose motivation and get distracted. How do you keep the fire burning when there are so many other responsibilities and distractions? Your post has given me some great ideas, but I’m looking for more strategies to stay focused and consistent over the long term. Any additional advice would be greatly appreciated!
Alexander Thompson, October 18 2011, 15:00
Thank you for the insightful post, Eric! While I agree with most of what you said, I think it’s also important to acknowledge that sometimes, no matter how well you prepare, external factors can still hinder your progress. For example, market changes or unexpected personal issues can disrupt even the best-laid plans. It would be helpful to hear your thoughts on how to adapt and stay resilient in the face of such challenges. Overall, your advice on starting small and building gradually is solid, but I believe there’s more to consider when aiming for long-term success.
Lily Johnson, October 19 2011, 09:30
I’m curious to hear more about your personal experiences with the fire-building approach. Could you share a specific example of a time when you applied these principles and saw significant results? Sometimes, hearing about real-life applications of these strategies can be incredibly motivating and insightful. Your advice on starting small and staying focused on goals is very practical, but I’m interested in learning more about how you’ve navigated challenges and maintained consistency in your own journey. Thank you for the valuable tips!
Daniel Rivera, October 20 2011, 11:45
This post really hit home for me. The analogy of building a fire as a way to understand growing an online business is incredibly effective. I’ve been feeling stuck and unmotivated, but your tips on starting small and gradually building up have given me a new perspective. The idea of staying focused on personal goals and writing them down to keep them powerful is something I will definitely adopt. Your article has reignited my motivation and given me the tools I need to move forward with renewed energy and focus. Thank you for the practical advice and encouragement!
Charlotte Taylor, October 21 2011, 14:10
Great read, Eric! The comparison between building a fire and growing an online business is so accurate. I’ve often tried to do too much at once and ended up feeling overwhelmed. Your advice on starting small and focusing on gradual progress is exactly what I needed to hear. The tips on maintaining motivation by keeping goals in mind and writing them down are very helpful. This post has provided me with a clear and practical approach to building my business. Thank you for sharing your insights and strategies. I feel more confident and motivated to continue my journey.
Nathaniel Harris, October 22 2011, 10:25
I found your post very encouraging, Eric. The idea of starting small and building up gradually makes so much sense. It’s easy to get discouraged when things don’t happen as quickly as we’d like, but your analogy of building a fire has given me a new way to look at things. Staying focused on goals and keeping the spark alive is essential for long-term success. The practical advice you’ve shared about writing down goals and maintaining a positive attitude is something I will definitely implement. This article has inspired me to keep pushing forward. Thank you!
Amelia Brooks, October 23 2011, 09:05
Thank you for this inspiring post, Eric! The fire-building analogy is perfect for understanding the process of growing an online business. Starting with the right materials and building gradually is a great reminder to stay patient and persistent. I’ve often felt overwhelmed trying to tackle too much at once, but your advice has given me a new perspective. The tips on staying motivated and focused on personal goals are incredibly helpful. This article has provided me with practical strategies that I will apply to my business efforts. I appreciate your wisdom and encouragement. Thanks for sharing!
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I think what’s being missed in the fire metaphor is the honesty of ‘everyone sucks in the beginning, so give yourself time’ — that’s the one line here that’s actually useful, more than the burning-log analogy around it. Worth reading twice.
What’s the actual ‘small piece’ version of a product launch look like, concretely? The fire analogy stops just short of saying.
Not quite a correction, more a nitpick — the post never actually answers Ivy’s question either, it just repeats ‘start small’ as if the size were self-evident. Fair question though.
Sorry if this is a silly question but the bit about writing down goals — is that meant to be done before the ‘right materials’ step or after? I keep doing things in the wrong order and then feeling behind.