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Rachel Hamlin

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putting the spark back in your business

Building a business is like starting a relationship. If you want to go the distance, it’s probably wise to understand the three stages: → First comes infatuation. Your idea feels new and exciting. You have some early wins. It’s entirely possible that in two years you’ll be at $3 million ARR and on the cover of Forbes. You’re in love! → Next comes disillusionment. Conflict happens. The love hormones wear off. Certain milestones you hear of other people hitting, aren’t coming as easily to you....

The Universe has been testing me, y'all. If you're new here, I've been very happily living in Costa Rica for the past two years. Recently, however, I decided to base myself in the US again for more... industrious energy. I told my landlord I'd be leaving my ultra comfy, very rare, modern one-bedroom, minutes from my beloved surf break. And steeled myself for a chapter of change. And frigid cold. (Even in the summer, Colorado is cold to me now.) This, of course, seemed to herald my best season...