Ever feel discouraged when you look at your profit margins during the early stages of your business? You're not alone. This episode of Elevate Media Podcast is a candid exploration of the fiscal realities most entrepreneurs face when they're just starting out. Your host, Chris Anderson, dispels the myth of immediate high profit margins and emphasizes the crucial role of investment in yourself, your business, and your team. Remember, high profit margins don’t come overnight. Building anything worthwhile takes time, and the profit margins will improve as your business grows.In this enlightening conversation, we also stress the need for continued investment, even when you start seeing profit. Scaling a business is not a static process. Your profit margins might temporarily dip due to the necessary investments, and that's okay. Let's ignore the flashy numbers flashed by influencers on social media and focus on building a robust and enduring business. Through this journey, the importance of understanding your numbers cannot be overstated. So, join us for an honest conversation on the entrepreneurial journey and the significance of being financially savvy.Support the showThis episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something. =========================== ⚡️PODCAST: Subscribe to our podcast here ➡ https://elevatemedia.buzzsprout.com/ ⚡️LAUNCH YOUR SHOW: Let's get your show off the ground and into the top 5% globally listened to shows ➡ https://www.elevatemediastudios.com/launch ⚡️Need post-recording video production help? Let's chat ➡ https://calendly.com/elevate-media-group/application ⚡️For Support inquires or Business inquiries, please email us at ➡︎ support@elevate-media-group.com Our mission here at Elevate Media is to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs elevate their brands and make an impact through the power of video podcasting. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all our episodes or videos on the Elevate Media and Elevate Media Podcast YouTube channels. https://elevatemediastudios.com/disclaimer