What do real people say about entrepreneurship?
101 people recorded interviews about entrepreneurship across 34 organisations. more clients, leads or patients was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 18 interviews. The most common timeframe people described was over a year. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.
First-hand accounts from people who talked about entrepreneurship in their recorded interview.
Changes customers chose to talk about
Based on 101 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.
- More clientsmentioned in 18 interviews
“I didn't really have a proper systems in place and I didn't have a good understanding of what needs to be there for me to have kind of a smooth flow of the incoming clients, The quality of my life changed primarily be…”Anna Tubina
- Better systemsmentioned in 15 interviews
“I didn't really have a proper systems in place and I didn't have a good understanding of what needs to be there for me to have kind of a smooth flow of the incoming clients, The quality of my life changed primarily be…”Anna Tubina
- Family & relationshipsmentioned in 14 interviews
“How I can form my relationship with my own finances, how I can attract more abundance that way, and how at the same time, I can offer more to the clientele that I serve.”Anna Tubina
- Felt supportedmentioned in 13 interviews
“I think the Perfect Practice provides a great role model because we have our own health and wellness community and so we are able to learn in real time how to support our personal health and wellness community by how…”Carla Doleman & Carol Lamar
- Team & hiringmentioned in 11 interviews
“Deb Gray (00:00) the moment that I really knew that Atlas was helping, was when I had a problem with my stripe, a technical issue, and I didn't have time to fix it, and my assistant was able to go right in, fix it, re…”Deb Gray
- Mental claritymentioned in 10 interviews
“The biggest difference now since having gone to the Client Attraction Summit is more clarity in the whole process, right?”Emily Wassell
- Revenue growthmentioned in 9 interviews
“While working full time and doing other things, I was able to log on and learn various aspects of setting up a business from marketing to finance to... kind of sales calls, how to kind of build from the ground up.”Erem
- Confidencementioned in 8 interviews
“I'm able to have vacations with my kids and be with my kids and be fully present with my kids and trust that when it's time for work, it's time for work, but the rest of the time is really mine, and giving myself perm…”Emily Wassell
How long it took
- Over a year · 3
Stories in this topic
Showing 12 of 101 interviews.
WatchBrandon Lee Finds Unprecedented Curation and Proactive Support Through Jen Hill TribeBrandon Lee, founder of Genius of You, reports that Jen Hill Tribe provides an unprecedented level of curation and proactive support. After searching for a decade and trying five other communities, Lee experienced immediate value through 15 one-on-one meeting…Brandon Lee · Jen Hill Tribe
WatchOvercoming Isolation with Automated Systems for Geographical and Financial FreedomAnna Tubina credits Perfect Practice Mentorship with transforming her functional medicine practice from a lonely, word-of-mouth operation into a systemized business. By implementing automated software systems and customer journey tools, she achieved geographi…Anna Tubina · Living Light
WatchFormer Teacher Achieves $26,000 Month and $10,000 High-Ticket Sales with Thrive AcademyEmily Wassell achieved a $26,000 breakthrough month with Thrive Academy, transitioning from a public school teacher salary of $3,000-$4,000. By implementing Thrive’s heart-based systems and the Client Attraction Summit strategies, she gained the confidence to…Emily Wassell · Thrive Academy
WatchEntrepreneur Shifts from Overwork and Scarcity to Abundance and Higher Quality OutputMarcus Espinosa, an entrepreneur, achieved a state of abundance and higher quality work through Centerfield Coaching & Consulting. By working with Ricky Scruggs, Espinosa transitioned from a state of fear-based overwork to a Bible-backed mindset of rest. This…Marcus Espinosa · Centerfield Coaching & Consulting
WatchLeadership Coach Achieves Business Growth Through Non-Transactional Networking and Champion DevelopmentEvan Mestman of Pro Attitudes credits H7 Network for transforming his business through a non-transactional 'Connect, Serve, and Ask' culture. Over five years, he accessed thousands of dollars in coaching value, learned AI and CRM implementation, and solved co…Evan Mestman · H7 Network
WatchTransforming From Overworked Clinician to Unique Leader in Precision WellnessJocelyn Hill, a board-certified health and wellness coach, credits Impact LIVEs 2025 with shaping her into the practitioner she is today. By attending the event, she gained the mindset and strategy to differentiate her practice in a cluttered market, successf…Jocelyn Hill · Impact LIVEs 2025
WatchOvercoming Founder Isolation Through Deep Local Connections and Actionable Business HacksMarni Hale, a fractional executive reviewing Speakeasy Mastermind, reports that the group eliminated her business isolation through small, committed local chapters. She achieved significant professional clarity and growth by accessing specific AI prompts, app…Marni Hale · Speakeasy Mastermind
WatchEntrepreneur Eliminates Brain Fog and Loses 20 Pounds via Precision TestingTom Jackobs achieved significant health optimization through the Gapin Institute, losing nearly 20 pounds and eliminating persistent brain fog. By utilizing advanced diagnostics and a 200-marker blood panel, Jackobs identified food sensitivities and leaky gut…Tom Jackobs · Peak Launch (formerly Gapin Institute)
WatchLeveraging Relationship-Based Marketing to Secure High-Value Clients and Strategic IntroductionsNicky Billou of eCircle Academy reviewed Maximum Response Marketing, highlighting how Kevin Thompson’s relationship-based approach secured one fantastic new client and two to three pending deals. Billou transitioned from ineffective social media posting to a…Nicky Billou · Maximum Response Marketing
WatchDeb Gray Achieved Freedom and Efficiency Managing Multiple Businesses with Atlas AssistantsDeb Gray of Deb Gray Consulting found freedom and efficiency using Atlas Assistants to manage multiple businesses, including an Airbnb. By hiring a cross-functional executive assistant who starts an hour early to prioritize emails, Gray eliminated morning ove…Deb Gray · Atlas Assistants, LLC
WatchDoubled Revenue in Four Weeks by Eliminating Business Chaos and GapsJ. Tyler Ray, an operations manager working with BrainJam, reported that the business doubled its revenue within just three to four weeks of implementing the Execute system. By identifying hidden gaps in time management and establishing a clear path from lead…J. Tyler Ray · BrainJam
WatchAffordable Housing and Community Support for a Widow Starting a New BusinessWendy Wright found Sunrise Community's Rolling Meadows location to be a life-saving solution after being priced out of other areas following her husband's passing. Beyond providing affordable housing, the community manager provided part-time work that gave We…Wendy Wright · Sunrise Community
What people were sceptical about first
- “I was really nervous the first time I asked for those numbers.”Emily Wassell
- “So before I started working with Ricky, I was actually kinda overworking myself.”Marcus Espinosa
- “Marni Hale initially worried she wouldn't live up to the caliber of the powerful entrepreneurs in the group. However, she realized during her first meeting that every member brings unique value to share while simultaneously receiving value from others.”Marni Hale
Frequently asked
- How does Jen Hill Tribe compare to other entrepreneur communities?
- Brandon Lee noted that while most communities require members to 'make noise' to be known, Jen Hill Tribe features active facilitation. He described the level of curation by Jennifer Hill, who immediately tagged relevant connections in a WhatsApp intro, as 'frankly unprecedented' compared to four or five other groups… — Brandon Lee
- What is the quality of the members in Jen Hill Tribe?
- Lee highlighted the 'caliber of people' and their proactive interest in others. He specifically mentioned that out of 15 one-on-one meetings, most were with men who, contrary to his typical experience in business, were curious, generous, and offered genuine support. — Brandon Lee
- What happens during a Jen Hill Tribe member call?
- Brandon Lee observed Jennifer Hill facilitating calls with meditation, looping every member in, and creating breakout groups for connection. He was impressed by the consistency of the 'warmth and responsiveness' of the 40+ people who attended his first session. — Brandon Lee
- How can a health coach stop relying solely on word-of-mouth referrals?
- Anna Tubina found that implementing proper software systems and automating the customer journey allowed her to expand her reach. These tools provided a smooth flow of incoming clients rather than relying on unpredictable referrals. — Anna Tubina
- Is functional medicine entrepreneurship isolating?
- Anna Tubina described the world of functional medicine practitioners as 'very isolating' before joining. She found that the Perfect Practice community provided a support network of like-minded individuals to guide her through every stage. — Anna Tubina
- Can I run a functional medicine practice while traveling?
- Yes, Anna Tubina realized through the program that she could build her practice to achieve geographical freedom. This was made possible by installing the necessary systems and mindset shifts taught in the mentorship. — Anna Tubina