My First Business Failed: This Is What It Taught Me

I started my very first business fresh out of University, balancing it with a traditional 9-5.

By a lot of people’s standards, I was successful. But by mine? I was far from it.

Why? It didn’t allow me to quit my day job. It didn’t give me what I truly wanted - schedule and location freedom.

This is what I learned from the experience.

Firstly, You Have To Make Success a Non-Negotiable.

When I started Champagne Collective, failure wasn’t an option. I was in it to win it, and that mindset made all the difference.

But with my first business, I didn’t have that type of commitment. I wasn’t all in.

Secondly, You Can’t Do It All By Yourself.

With my first business, I didn’t outsource. I didn’t get support.

I was constantly trying to do everything on my own, year after year until I burned out.

Eventually, I started resenting my business, stopped putting my heart into it, and it fell apart.

Lastly, You Need To Love What You Do.

I jumped into wedding and event planning because I wanted to be an entrepreneur, not because I was passionate about the industry.

It was a business idea, but it wasn’t my purpose.

The lack of passion was evident in how I approached the work.

The Final Takeaway.

I learned early on that your business should fit into your life, not the other way around. I refused to settle for a business that just 'works.' If it didn’t light a fire in me or support the life I wanted (like traveling, working from home, and actually enjoying my weekends), then it was time for a change.

I was done bending over backward for a business that didn’t align with my vision. Instead, I built something that fuels my passions and gives me the freedom I crave.

So, if you're feeling stuck, remember this: your business should enhance your life, not limit it.

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