Forget the 40-page business plan. Here's what actually works when you're just starting out.

In this episode, I'm walking you through my Calligraphy Starter Business Plan: 3 categories, 9 questions, and zero room for overthinking yourself into paralysis.

1. 🖊️Your Product/Service
- What to offer first (choose one for now!)
- What related upgrades you could add for the same clients
- The focused practice so you can deliver it well

2. 👰Your Clients & Pricing
- How to get clear on your dream client
- How to build a portfolio that speaks directly to them
- Where to focus to land your first 3 clients (hint: start closer than you think)
- A simple pricing exercise that gets you past the fear

3. 💰Your Finances & Legal
- The 3 financial steps to set up first
- Sole prop, LLC, or S-corp — what decision you actually need to make right now

Traditional business plans didn't work for me. This did. It's scrappy, focused, and designed to get you moving with intention — not spinning in place.
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