🚀 The Power of Community: Why Running a Business Doesn’t Have to Be Lonely!

Why did you start your own business?
Flexibility? Passion? The thrill of building something from the ground up?

Me? Because I’m a control freak.
(Hey, if I own it, maybe it sounds a little more endearing. 😆)

But here’s the thing—entrepreneurship can be hard, lonely, and overwhelming. Studies show that entrepreneurs are 30% more likely to experience depression than non-entrepreneurs. (Ouch.)

And if you’re anything like me, you try to wear every hat: marketing, sales, hiring, finance—you name it. But just because you can do everything doesn’t mean you should.

My career has primarily been in the fitness industry. I ran a gym for nearly 10 years, and I was surrounded by people all the time, yet I’d never felt more isolated. No one to bounce ideas off, no one to ask about QuickBooks, no one to help navigate big decisions.

Now, after nearly 20 years in business, I know success isn’t about hustling harder—it’s about working smarter by tapping into community, support, and collaboration.

That’s why I run small group coaching programs for business owners who want to grow alongside like-minded peers.

🔹 Real Talk—Here’s How You Can Start Building Your Own Community Today:

💡 Get an Accountability Buddy

Find someone who “gets it” and commit to:
✔️ Monthly check-ins (consistency is key!)
✔️ Sharing wins & venting about challenges
✔️ Giving honest feedback & holding each other accountable

☕ Start With Coffee

Want to learn from someone? Keep it simple:
✔️ Skip the “pick your brain” ask—just invite them for coffee!
✔️ Be genuine—real connections come from authenticity
✔️ You never know where one conversation might lead!

🤝 Seek Intentional Connections

✔️ Attend events that align with your interests
✔️ Have a game plan—who do you want to meet? What do you want to learn?
✔️ Share your own wisdom—helping others leads to unexpected opportunities

There’s far more power in seeing peers as community, not competition.

🔥 Looking for a Way to Connect?

Join me at my event: Solopreneurs Unite on Thursday, Feb 6th, 5-7pm at TARRA Work (9th + CO). It’s a workshop for making meaningful connections. And – just added – a Headshot Happy hour from 4-5pm.

As a subscriber to the Central Park Scoop, you get 50% off!

🎟️ Register here: https://bit.ly/4h7voaY
💰 Use code CPScoop at checkout to claim your discount!

Let’s build real connections together. See you there! 💡💬

#Solopreneurs #EntrepreneurLife #CommunityOverCompetition

🚀 The Power of Community: Why Running a Business Doesn’t Have to Be Lonely!

Leslie Boyce