Overview: Smita is an acclaimed miniature painting artist who desired to venture as a solopreneur to create original theme paintings. However, her attempts were unsuccessful for three years, causing significant stress and anxiety.
Challenge: Smita struggled with embracing an entrepreneurial mindset. She often felt anxious and stressed, tending to please others and follow their opinions instead of trusting her own instincts. Without a clear business plan or model, her efforts lacked direction, resulting in repeated setbacks.
Issues Identified: The main issues were:
- Lack of a clear business plan and model.
- Low confidence and self-belief.
- Over-reliance on others’ opinions.
- Self-limiting and self-sabotaging beliefs.
- Absence of strategic direction.
Solutions that helped:
- Conducted confidence-building sessions to help her reframe and shift her perceptions.
- Addressed and worked on overcoming self-limiting and self-sabotaging beliefs.
- Developed a solid business plan and model tailored to her artistic vision.
- Generated and explored ideas for business growth and market penetration.
- Provided continuous support and mentorship to ensure she stayed on track.
Outcome: Smita underwent a significant transformation. With increased confidence and a clear business plan, she successfully launched her original theme paintings. Her business attracted a dedicated customer base, leading to increased sales and recognition in the art community. Smita now enjoys a fulfilling and profitable solopreneur journey, driven by her passion and strategic approach.