143. Fears When Putting Yourself Out There and Starting Something New | Megan Fox Unlocked | YouTuber and Mennonite Mom

Fear is one of the main things that holds people back from going after a goal or dream.  Anyone who has taken the leap to start something new has felt this intimidation at first and has found a way to push through it.  I loved having this chat with Megan all about what it was like to start her successful YouTube channel, Megan Fox Unlocked.  She shares all about why she started her channel, how she moves past the fear of what people think of her, her perspective on the negative comments, and the unique gifts of this job!  Whether you are thinking of starting your own YouTube channel, online business, Etsy shop, or even a new hobby, Megan’s story is sure to help you move past your doubts and take the risk!

In this episode, we cover:

• How Megan took the leap to start her YouTube channel
• Why people with ordinary lives can be successful on YouTube
• Finding the balance between producing what’s popular and producing what you love
• Budgeting your time when you are making room for a new pursuit
• Options to consider when the work becomes too much for you to do alone
• Determining when it’s worth it to hire help in your home or business
• A mindset shift when fear is holding you back
• What it takes to handle failure and negative feedback
• Ways to learn the skills you need to know in your industry
• Behind the scenes of how Megan plans and executes her videos
• Discerning when to ramp up your business and when to scale back
• The importance of zooming out to determine where you need to make changes
• Does an online business owner need to be active on every platform?

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