Episode 54

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17th Feb 2025

The Lies We Tell Ourselves as Small Business Owners

Ep. 54 Kelly Metras and Kelly Bush explore the inner narratives and doubts that small business owners face. They discuss the pressure of maintaining a positive facade, the loneliness of entrepreneurship, and the importance of acknowledging mental health struggles. The conversation covers overcoming impostor syndrome, managing customer reviews, and recognizing that not every venture can succeed. They emphasize the significance of self-care, seeking help when needed, and letting go of unattainable perfection. Listeners are encouraged to release their own self-limiting thoughts, embracing resilience and adaptability in their entrepreneurial journey.


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Chapters:


0:00 Lies Business Owners Tell Themselves

5:18 Balancing Customer Feedback and Business Identity in Hospitality

9:45 Illusion of Knowing Everything in Business Ownership

15:13 Mental Health Challenges of Business Ownership

21:26 Confronting Self-Deception and Embracing Personal Growth

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About the Podcast

Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business
Real, honest conversations about what it really takes to be a woman business owner.
The Real Raw and Honest podcast about small business ownership hosted by Kelly Bush + Kelly Metras, co-owners of BOSSY ROC, a support group for business owners. With our experience, nine businesses in over 25 years, we continue to bear it all and share what we wish we had known. We move past the must-be-nices and start getting real. Come along as we interview other business owners and get the true story.
New episodes every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
www.BossyRoc.com

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Matt Knotts

Co-founder and curator of Lunchador Podcast Network, focused on art, culture and social issues in Rochester NY. Ticketing and Technology Coordinator for Anomaly: The Rochester Genre Film Festival