{"product_id":"self-made-isbn-9781394194544","title":"Self-Made","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRewrite your narrative and create a legacy by building a business, your way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Olivia Carr, founder of Shhh Silk, \u003ci\u003eSelf-Made: Build a Big Life from a Small Business\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspirational and practical guide that will empower you to grow a profitable, successful business, no matter your stage of life. A mother at a young age, and without formal qualifications, in her twenties Olivia found herself struggling with climbing debt. \u003ci\u003eSelf-Made\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of how she turned her life around in her thirties and founded Shhh Silk: a multi-million-dollar brand loved by women globally. But more than that, \u003ci\u003eSelf-Made\u003c\/i\u003e is a blueprint that will show you how \u003ci\u003eyou can do it too\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSelf-Made\u003c\/i\u003e, Olivia candidly shares her years of hard-won business know-how. You’ll benefit from strategies she developed to stay positive and achieve success, even when the odds are stacked against you. Whatever your industry — ecommerce, bricks and mortar, or side hustle — this is a handbook for taking control of your business and your life. Through practical exercises and step-by-step action plans, you’ll learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmbrace the 6 key traits of a successful entrepreneur\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop a money-making mindset and get to grips with the realities of cash flow and profitability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrow your business, grow your team, and scale up sustainably — even in uncertain times\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate an engaging brand story, with PR strategies for building your clients, using influencer marketing, and going viral\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalance the challenges of leadership with your own personal growth and wellbeing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSelf-Made\u003c\/i\u003e reveals what it takes to build a sustainable, profit-generating business — and the steps you can take to face uncertainty, thrive despite adversity, and realise your dreams. This book will inspire and empower you to overcome setbacks, build your resilience, and use what you have to create the life you really want.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Olivia Carr throws herself into business and life with incredible tenacity, vulnerability, and generosity of spirit. Her courage and passion are inspiring.” — Kate Morris, Co-Founder of Adore Beauty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: A self- made journey ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Seizing sliding door moments: How making hard decisions can transform your path 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Rewriting your money story: The key to overcoming financial challenges 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Roadmap to success: Six key traits of a self- made entrepreneur 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 How to get started: Launching and building your brand 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Product market fit: A prerequisite for sustainable cash flow and profitability 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 How to manage your business cash flow: From chaos to control 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Business success and fulfilment: What’s love got to do with it? 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Discovering your truth: A guide to self- healing and inner work 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Mastering your mindset: Overcoming obstacles and unleashing your full potential 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Unlocking the secret to success: Taking action 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Sustainable growth: Build your business from your values not your ego 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 From solo to team: Navigating the challenges and opportunities of when to grow your team 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Measuring success: Revisiting your purpose, values and goals to track progress 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Selling your product: The power of relationships 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Harnessing influence: The power of PR and celebrity gifting 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Adapting to change: Navigating uncertainty in business and life 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Reclaiming your freedom: Remembering the purpose of your business beyond stress and overwork 231\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Join me at Self- Made Academy 241\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mental health resources 243\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e References 245\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOLIVIA CARR\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and Chief Giving Officer of the global brand Shhh Silk. She is a philanthropist, change-maker and self-made entrepreneur.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPOWER YOURSELF, REALISE YOUR DREAMS AND ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s time to reach for your dreams and build your business — and your legacy. From renowned entrepreneur Olivia Carr, \u003ci\u003eSelf-Made\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspirational, practical guide that will show you how to grow a profitable, successful business. Inside, Olivia shares how she turned her life around as a young mother facing crippling debt, and built her business, Shhh Silk, into a multi-million-dollar brand loved by women globally. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith years of hard-won business know-how, Olivia has created a blueprint that has helped hundreds of women to develop and build their own businesses. 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