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Hoot Design Co. | Web Design, Branding, and Marketing in Columbia, MO

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time to drop some biz bombs!

Kristen Brown June 25, 2015

Don't you love this thumbnail image? You're welcome.

We're starting a new series here we're calling HDco Biz Bomb. We'll be dropping some knowledge bombs on the whole running-your-own-biz gig. Stay tuned for our upcoming Biz Bomb video series featuring interviews of clients and other business owners, managers and operators who are nailing this entrepreneur deal.

To kick off the series, I want to share my 5 biggest misconceptions about running your own business in a brand new video. Before founding Hoot, I worked at a big class-act agency in Chicago and, let me tell you, my expectations of being my own boss were a far cry from the reality of operating a successful full-scale marketing agency.

Now I want to share my experiences with other business owners and start a dialogue. Let's see what we can learn from each other to make our businesses stronger.

So let's jump right in, shall we? Prepare for a biz bomb!

My 5 biggest misconceptions about running your own business:

I've learned a lot in my 6+ years of owning and operating Hoot. There have been ups, downs, and everything you can imagine in between. But you know what? I've made it through by learning from my past mistakes and refocusing my business mindset.

What did I miss? What was one of your biggest misconceptions before becoming an entrepreneur? And what's the most valuable lesson you've learned in your professional career?

I know you've got killer insights, so share them! Leave us your thoughts in the comments below, connect with us on Facebook, or tweet me @hootdesignco. Come on, we want to hear YOUR perspective: let's get the ball rolling and build stronger businesses together.


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1023 East Walnut St., Columbia, MO 65201
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Hoot Design Co. | Web Design, Branding, and Marketing in Columbia, MO

Web Design, Logo Design, Branding and Identity Design, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation and Marketing Strategy in Columbia, Missouri

We're a web design, branding, and marketing agency located in Columbia, MO. 100% women owned and operated means we don't just compete with the boys, we beat them.

Hoot Design Co. | 1023 East Walnut Street, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States

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