If you’ve ever tried to start an online business and then stopped, stalled, or second-guessed yourself....this post will help you understand why. Most people don’t fail because they’re lazy, unmotivated, or incapable. They get stuck because they run into the same predictable problems that almost no one talks about clearly. Below are the 10 most common problems people face when trying to start an online business, especially if you’re mid-career, experienced, and have already tried a few things before. If several of these hit close to home, that’s normal. It's also fixable. 𝟏. 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 This is the #1 problem. And why this community exists. Too many ideas. Too many opinions. Too many “proven” models online. So instead of choosing one, people stay stuck choosing none. The clarity you're searching for comes from filtering down to what actually fits you. Not by adding more options. 2. 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 Research feels productive… but it often becomes a hiding place. And if you're not careful, you might never escape. People get stuck comparing tools, platforms, niches, and business models instead of making progress. Overthinking creates the illusion of safety. It's killing your business dreams. 3. 𝑳𝒐𝒘 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒔 Many people aren’t starting from zero. They’re starting from disappointment. Previous side hustles that didn’t work leave scars: “Maybe I’m just not good at this.” “I should be further along by now.” That baggage slows everything down. 4. 𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆 Time hits differently once you’re in your 40s or 50s. Every new idea feels like a gamble. People worry they don’t have the runway to “figure it out” anymore. This fear often leads to total paralysis. 5. 𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚 (𝑨𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏) We've all bought them... Courses Software Coaching Tools Many people have already spent money trying to get something off the ground and didn’t get results. So now every investment feels risky, even when the real issue wasn’t the tool, but the lack of clarity and execution.

Tomorrow is my birthday. I’m turning 52. I cleared my calendar and I’m taking the day off. Lunch with my wife. Maybe a movie if we can find one actually playing. This is one of the underrated benefits of building your own thing… you can decide mid-week to step away without asking permission. That didn’t happen overnight for me. It took time, a lot of wrong turns, and learning how to build something simple that didn’t blow my life up. Even though I tried really hard to do the opposite. Because of that, I decided to keep things very simple this week. For the next 24 hours, I changed the annual price of Mindset Skool from $399 to $299. If you’ve been thinking about joining Mindset Skool, this is just an easy window to commit for a year instead of making the same decision every month. Mindset Skool is where I help experienced people escape overthinking and build simple, low-stakes Skool communities using what they already know… without tech overwhelm, without burning nights and weekends, and without chasing 20 ideas at once. You still get: - the 7-day free trial - a one-to-one call with me during that trial - full access to the classroom right away Just make sure you choose the annual option when you sign up. You can do that by clicking here. Now, one important thing… If you’re waiting for the 90-Day Execution Sprint I mentioned in this group, totally fine. That program starts at the beginning of March, it’s more execution-focused, and the investment for that will be lower than $299. If that feels like the better fit for you right now, don’t rush this. Just make sure you’re on the waitlist. I’ll be sharing more details there soon. 👉 Join the 90-day sprint waitlist here Different paths. Same goal. If committing for a year feels right, the door’s open for the next 24 hours. If not, hang tight. More coming soon.

Watch the short video. Vote in the poll below. Please. This will help me with the new thing I'm building for those who joined the waitlist here.

Over the last couple of weeks I asked a simple question in here: Would you be interested in learning how to use a Skool community to validate an idea and turn it into a paid offer? A lot of you said yes. So I’m building it. This is NOT a course you watch and forget. This is a 90-day execution environment where we actually do this together. I don’t have every detail finalized yet but I do know this: This will be focused on one thing… helping you go from idea → audience → validated offer, without overthinking it. This will not be available publicly. The only way to get access is through this community. For now, I’m opening a waitlist. No payment. No commitment. Just a raised hand. If you want to be considered, you must do one thing: 👇 Vote YES on the poll below. That’s it. As I build this, all updates will go to the people on that list first. More coming soon.

If you’re here, it’s because you want to start an online business… but you’re not sure which business is right for you. You’re in the perfect place. Inside this group, we help you: - Pick the online business that fits your skills, experience, and strengths - Compare your top ideas so you don’t waste months guessing - Validate your idea fast before you build anything - Start simple, avoid overthinking, and get moving in the right direction This community exists for one reason: Help you pick the right business the FIRST time. Here’s what to do first: Step 1: Go through the start here course in the classroom This is where you will learn how to pick your online business. Follow the steps and I will direct you on where to go next. Step 2: Build your Skool with Brian Mindset Skool is where you learn how to build and move forward with support. Every member gets at 1:1 call with me and access to all courses inside. You'll stop spinning and start making progress without pressure. Start your 7-Day FREE trial and get your 1:1 call with Brian. Step 3: Introduce yourself (Optional) Tell us who you are, what skills you bring, and what kind of lifestyle you want your business to create. I’ll be posting comparison lists, starter ideas, business breakdowns, and simple frameworks to help you find a business that actually fits your life, not someone else’s. You’ll also see real examples, polls, and breakdowns from other members so you can see what works (and what to avoid). Let’s get you moving in the right direction. Welcome aboard. Super excited to have you here. - Brian 🔥