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122. The Messy Start of Business (Why Nothing Feels Clear)

Starting a business rarely looks like the polished launches you see online.

Instead, it’s confusing, overwhelming, lonely, and often deeply uncomfortable.

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom podcast, Beki Eakins speaks honestly about the messy beginning of entrepreneurship. The fear, the self-doubt, the lack of structure, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with building something from scratch.

If you’re questioning whether you’re doing it right, wondering if you’ve got what it takes, or feeling stretched in every direction, this episode will help you understand that nothing has gone wrong. This is the process.

Beki shares why chaos is normal at the start, how freedom can feel frightening before it feels empowering, and what really helps you move through this stage faster and with less emotional strain.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • Why the beginning of business feels messy, disorientating, and intense

  • How entrepreneurship differs from traditional careers. No approval, no safety net, just you

  • Why fear gets louder in your first year and how it actually keeps you sharp

  • How waiting for permission holds you back and how to stop doing it

  • Why most early fears are exaggerated and rarely linked to real risk

  • The impact of loneliness as a solopreneur and why community matters

Practical Tip from Beki:

Keep a running list of tasks that drain you.

Anything repetitive or unenjoyable becomes a future delegation or automation task. This simple habit protects your energy and helps your business grow sustainably.

Connect with Beki

Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business

Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief.

Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership:

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About the Podcast

OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom

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