Learn how to turn followers into customers with my top 3 Instagram resources that teach you how to stand out from your competitors and turn your Instagram account into a money-making machine!

SIGN UP

YOUR FREE GIFT
Instagram Branding Bundle

When everything goes wrong: what to do when things don’t go as planned

November 23, 2018 - Business, Business Tips, Start Up

ALL POSTS

BUSINESS

PHOTOGRAPHY

ALL CATEGORIES

I’m sitting in my living room in front of a bright ring light, palms sweaty. My hair and makeup were done with extra care, and I'm wearing my favorite green dress that JD says is his favorite. #thanksbae

Everything is perfect, the cameras are rolling… I’m ready to go live with Gary Vaynerchuk.

You see, a few weeks ago I had invested in a 5-minute coaching session on Instagram Live with Gary Vee. I’d waited for this chance on baited breath.

…AND THEN TECHNOLOGY FAILED.

I get a lot of questions from business owners about what to do when things don’t go as planned. Either they were disappointed because they weren’t able to talk to somebody, a business deal fell through, or a launch flopped.

In business things do not always go as planned.

On the day I was supposed to join Gary on Instagram Live, my team and I did everything we could.

  • I requested to go live multiple times
  • I commented over and over
  • My team bombarded his team with messages
  • We prayed to the Instagram gods

But NOTHING worked.

I was there, Gary was there, but technology failed us.

As I stood there in my frustration, I had to remember to take the advice I’d given to so many entrepreneurs before: It is not our responsibility to control what happens, it is our responsibility to control how we react to things when they don’t go as planned.

So, I could feel bad for myself (which would have been warranted), or I could choose to believe that something greater is in store.

Although it would be easy to wallow, I am going to believe that everything is going to work out.

Friend, if you can relate to this scenario, remember that things won't always go as planned in business. That’s what makes it interesting!

When there are things outside of our control, the only thing we can control is our reaction to the situation. We can choose to be unhappy, but boo I think the life you’ve been called to is so much more positive.

Switching our mindset around a negative situation is the exact thing that will propel us to receiving the next opportunity.

So, I believe it will all work out in the end. And I hope you do too.

If you want to see how everything played out on video, you can see how things got real >>HERE<<




SHARE TO

FREE PRODUCTIVITY PLANNER

Life is about to get a whole lot easier.  

Desperate for change, I created a Productivity Planner to help streamline my workflow and I kissed stress goodbye. 

[With cherry flavored chapstick.]  

FREE INSTAGRAM GUIDE

Oh, friend, it's time to start growing your business on Instagram.
  
Sign up to receive a free Instagram marketing guide, helpful tips, and free stock photos you can use for your business.  

It’s basically an Instanote sent to your inbox to help push you toward your social goals and help grow your following.

FREE STOCK PHOTOS

You're busy, pulled in lots of directions, and trying to run a business. 

In addition to all this, you know you should be posting on social media, so how do you balance it all? 

I'm dedicated to your success, so download five free stock photos to use online...I hope this empowers you to attract dream customers along the way!

Free Productivity
Planner

Free Instagram
Guide

Free Stock
Photos

How To Get Organized And Create
A Productive Work Schedule

5 Ways To Easily Get Authentic
Engagement On Instagram

5 Photos For You To Use On
Social Media

Get Started By Downloading My Free Resources

FREE PRODUCTIVITY PLANNER

Life is about to get a whole lot easier.  

Desperate for change, I created a Productivity Planner to help streamline my workflow and I kissed stress goodbye. 

[With cherry flavored chapstick.]  

FREE INSTAGRAM GUIDE

Oh, friend, it's time to start growing your business on Instagram.
  
Sign up to receive a free Instagram marketing guide, helpful tips, and free stock photos you can use for your business.  

It’s basically an Instanote sent to your inbox to help push you toward your social goals and help grow your following.

FREE STOCK PHOTOS

You're busy, pulled in lots of directions, and trying to run a business. 

In addition to all this, you know you should be posting on social media, so how do you balance it all? 

I'm dedicated to your success, so download five free stock photos to use online...I hope this empowers you to attract dream customers along the way!

I wouldn’t say we were business nerds but my husband just sent me a Slack message asking me to call him.

If you need me, just follow the trail of empty La Croix cans around my house.

"Margaritas make me sound smarter, dance better, sound amazing, and look like Shakira...