Things You Learn the Hard Way: Why You Can’t Google Your Way to 8 Figures

Let’s be honest: entrepreneurship will hand you lessons that no online search can prepare you for. You can spend hours deep-diving into “10 Steps to Scale Your Business” articles, but when the stakes are high, the challenges are nuanced, and the path forward feels foggy… Google can’t give you your answer.

I call this the School of Hard Knocks:  the tuition you pay in time, energy, and sometimes money, learning lessons that only lived experience can teach.

The reality? We all make mistakes, and you won’t be any different. You will have moments of doubt. And you’ll face decisions where the “right” choice isn’t obvious. That’s where the real growth happens, and where your network and support system become non-negotiable.

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Lesson #1: You can’t build in a vacuum.

When you’re scaling from seven to eight figures, isolation is the enemy. The internet is full of advice (much of it conflicting ), but the best answers often come from someone who’s been exactly where you are now.

Your network is your shortcut. It’s your sounding board, your early warning system, and your ideas lab. The right people will challenge you, share their playbooks, and keep you moving when you feel stuck.

Lesson #2: A coach is a catalyst.

A great coach isn’t there to give you their blueprint; they are there to draw out yours. To help you see the patterns, blind spots, and opportunities that you might miss in the day-to-day hustle. They’ll push you to think beyond the “safe” goals and move past the fear, toward those Big Gorgeous Goals.

When you have someone in your corner holding you accountable to the vision you’ve set, your progress accelerates. The hard knocks don’t disappear, but you navigate them with more clarity and confidence.

Lesson #3: The right room changes everything

Surround yourself with people who are already playing at the level you want to reach. Proximity breeds possibility. It normalizes big thinking, strategic risk-taking, and resilience. It reminds you that while the path to your next level won’t be easy, it is absolutely possible.

Your next step to scale your business

If you’re tired of trying to Google your way to the next level and you’re ready to shortcut the School of Hard Knocks, let’s talk.

I coach women entrepreneurs who are ready to step into their next Big Gorgeous Goal with a clear strategy, a stronger mindset, and a support system that gets them there faster.

Apply for coaching today.

Let’s build your path to 8 figures together.