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Ever picked the “perfect” idea only to realize it’s the wrong game?

Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because they’re lazy or lack vision - they fail because they chose the wrong model to bring that vision to life.

A business model isn’t just about how you make money - it’s how you survive, grow, and adapt when everything goes sideways.

Are you building something that fits your lifestyle or fighting to make your lifestyle fit your business?

What if the issue isn’t your hustle but the system powering it?

Let’s explore how to build smarter, not just harder.

✅ The Secret to Becoming CEO? Jump In
Jason Felts went from small-town to Virgin Group CEO. His advice? Ask, listen, and dive right into the thick of it.

✅ $500 to Start, $100K to Win
High School Hustle is helping teens build businesses and compete for the $100K prize. Can you turn a small investment into a big payoff?

✅ Loneliness Crisis? Cliq Has the Answer
30-year-old Nicola Gunby is changing the way we connect with friends. Forget scrolling - Cliq brings real-life meetups to the forefront.

✅ The Pimple Patch That Took Over
Starface’s Hydro-Stars are more than just pimple patches. They're on track to bring in $90M this year!

Nicola Gunby didn’t just start a business - she solved a problem she lived through.

As a freelance makeup artist in Melbourne, she faced the all-too-common struggle of finding clients in a word-of-mouth industry.

With zero expectations, no flashy launch, and a deep desire to help others like her, she built a beauty marketplace that became one of the UK’s fastest-growing - and later, got acquired.

But her story didn’t stop with success. It paused.

She moved to London, felt disconnected, and once again faced a familiar void: the need for real, meaningful connections.

Instead of ignoring it, she built something to fix it.

That something was CLIQ - a community-driven app designed to connect people not for likes, but for life.

Nicola knew firsthand that social media had become isolating, not empowering.

She poured her experience, empathy, and grit into creating a space that champions authenticity, inclusivity, and real-world bonding.

The road wasn’t smooth. It never is. But her ability to turn personal pain into a powerful platform reminds us: your lowest moments might just be your launchpad.

Nicola didn’t just build an app—she built a movement. And it all started with a fail that felt personal… and became purposeful.

Confidence Isn’t Just for Sunny Days—Train for Storms Too

Uncertainty isn’t just a phase - it’s the playing field. Whether it’s a delayed deal, market dip, or a surprise pivot, the world rarely hands us perfect conditions.

That’s why confidence can’t be a fair-weather friend. It has to be storm-tested.

The smartest business minds don’t wait for clarity - they build it, one calm breath and bold move at a time.

If you’ve ever frozen up in moments of chaos, this is your sign: it’s time to train that mindset.

Start with newsletters that sharpen your thinking and build emotional resilience.

👉 Read growth newsletters that help you lead through fog

Facebook Ads Manager: Smarter Ads. Bigger Results.

Feeling lost juggling ad campaigns, budgets, and endless analytics tabs?

Meet Facebook Ads Manager – the powerful, all-in-one platform built to help brands scale with clarity and precision.

It puts everything in one place: targeting, testing, budgeting, performance tracking—across Facebook, Instagram, and more.

No more guesswork. No more wasting money on underperforming ads.

Just a streamlined dashboard that turns clicks into customers. From A/B testing to custom audiences and real-time optimization, it gives you the tools to launch, manage, and grow with confidence.

Whether you're a solo creator or managing a full team, this is your ad command center.

Got an online business? Then start here

They Laughed... and Then Came the Billions

Let’s end this edition with a real reminder that the most ridiculous ideas are often the ones that change the game.

Remember Crocs?

Yeah, those ugly, rubbery clogs people clowned on for years. Well, in 2025, they’re not just surviving - they’re thriving.

Presidents wear them, Celebrities flex them. And over 300 million pairs have stomped their way into the world.

Not bad for something folks once called a joke.

It all started with three friends on a boat and one pair of “weird-looking” shoes made from a funky new material.

Waterproof, comfy, easy to clean and yes, ugly.

But they saw potential where others saw punchlines.

So here's your takeaway: If you're building something right now and people are laughing? Good.

That means you're onto something they don’t understand—yet.

Keep building. Keep believing.

And maybe one day… they’ll be wearing your idea too.