Soledad Mendez
BELLWETHER ARCHITECTS PLCC
Why did you decide to join 90 Day Business Launch in April of 2020?
I joined 90DBL after 6-9 months of struggling to do everything on my own, and constantly missing my own target. I needed a coach, a fountain of knowledge, and a Bootcamp!
What were you doing work-wise when you started the program - and where are you now?
When I started the program I was working full time for an Architecture firm, as well as starting to do some side work of my own... Now, I finally have the courage to quit that job (soon!), the financial planning to back it up, and the website, and small client base to keep me afloat as I break out on my own. Watch out everyone - here I come!
We'd love to know both the tangible and intangible results you got from 90 Day Business Launch! Lay it on us:
I have a super professional website to show off, a postcard to mail out to celebrate and announce my launch date, and a small but growing client base. Add, if that wasn't enough, I feel like I have a base of knowledge to fall back on anytime I need, and I have honed in on the types of clients that I want, and now have the courage and confidence to keep going after and to get those jobs!
What was your biggest takeaway, lesson, or a-ha moment from the program?
Honestly - just being pushed to do the scary things (like make a website, or write a proposal) was huge! And having a professional coach there to review my work, and keep me going was incredible!
Think of someone who was in your shoes when we first started working together. What advice do you have for her?
I wish I started sooner - like 6-9 months sooner - I was reluctant at first, and gave myself a timeline to do everything on my own - I wish I had not put that pressure on myself, and just joined sooner! It would have been so great to get some of the major hurdles behind me before taking on clients!
There is so.much.happening in our lives and the world that it seems impossible to think we could launch our dream business in 90 days! How did you make it happen? We'd love your best productivity/mindset/time management tip!
Well, the honest truth is that I didn't launch in 90 days - I could blame the pandemic, the puppy, the breakup... but the truth is that at first I was scared and felt unprepared, then I was so busy I was overwhelmed - but I'm doing it! and I couldn't be happier. My best tip is to get yourself a daily note pad, write what you want to accomplish each day, scratch things off sure, but also notice where you fall short and take note. Don't get discouraged - each day is a new trial - but if you do this, I promise you'll start new habits, you'll find the time, and you'll launch that awesome business you have floating in your mind! put it to paper. trust me.
If someone wants to reach you and your work, where should they go?
Website: http://bellwetherarchitectspllc.com
Instagram: @bellwetherarchitectspllc
