We were lucky to catch up with LaTisha Styles recently and have shared our conversation below.

LaTisha, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What do you think it takes to be successful?

In order to be successful, I believe you have to have a certain level of comfort with failure. I like to call it failing forward. Each failure moves you closer to success. I believe each failure moves you closer to success as long as you have the assistance from a mentor or if you are following a proven plan. There are proven business models that you can follow, but even if you were to follow that model exactly, you might still fail. The reason is that you are unique and your personal blueprint for success will also be unique to you.

LaTisha, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I started my entrepreneurial journey as a personal finance blogger. It was the only thing I could think of when I was looking for jobs after college without success. I had graduated with a finance degree during the Great Recession and when I couldn’t find a job I decided to create my own. That led me into the world of content creation, first for myself, and then for clients. I then started a marketing agency–You’ve Got Clients–where we provide educational material on online marketing and demand generation.

The journey was not smooth, but as I learned buyer psychology so I could make more sales, I also learned ways to hack my own stubborn beliefs. I became a Psych-K® Facilitator, and during that process I learned that our subconscious mind factors into our success more than I realized. That is why, in many of our courses, we include content that covers mindset so that clients can get the most from their efforts. I specifically help entrepreneurs shift subconscious blocks, so they can raise their rates, and gain the confidence they need to create massive profit.

Have any books or other resources had a big impact on you?

Two of my favorite books are The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason and The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger. The first is more about personal finance, but there are lessons that relate to personal development as well. The idea of paying yourself first reinforces the belief that you are worth the effort. That message is also reflected in my content. The second book is more related to business lessons. From that book I learned that collaboration is key. The book tells the story of companies merging, handling conflict resolution, and keeping an eye on what is most important.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

Entrepreneurship is one of the hardest jobs. Not only do you have to build what you want to bring to life, often you have to do it on your own. You are the only one who can see the vision. As I was building my business, I quit my job so I could work on it full-time. I thought that I would be successful in short order, at least as quickly as my peers. I quickly learned that creating a full-time income means earning enough to support yourself, pay for expenses, cover taxes, and save for irregular income. Just a few months after quitting, I was back to a full-time job. I cried on the way to work for the first 3 days. I felt like a failure. After those first few days, I found a new sense of resolve. I decided to use the job as an investor in my business instead of seeing it as a roadblock. I learned how to ask for help and I hired my first mentor. I purchased courses so I could learn what I didn’t know and I took the leap again. Since then my business has generated a million dollars in revenue and served thousands of students, clients, and people I consider friends.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://youvegotclients.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/LaTishaStylesTV
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/LaTishaTV
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/latishastyles

Image Credits
GilcoProductions Marcus D Porter Studios