Hi Sofi

   I’m not sure what part of the country you live in but it sounds like you are really struggling. 

  As a fellow introvert,  I can relate to what you’re saying in terms of cold calling and really what some of the others said is also true. In terms of networking,  meeting people,  talking to people will help your confidence and help your comfort level .

   This way  you can step outside yourself and not feel like you are put on the spot when you suddenly have to talk about what it is you’re selling or what service you’re providing to other people. ( which I’m sure is very worthwhile) 

   If you are really passionate about what you have to offer with your own business that will show through and people will take you at face value after they’ve gotten to know, like and trust you.  Join some networking groups, join a club where you have passionate interest in it .. get to know people! 

 Make a normal conversation that is not always about sales and after a while people get around to the so what do you do ? questions. 

  As a last resort, and you may want to consider this and this is also something that I have a sideline business in as well.  I also do business coaching. It is an excellent way to work with someone who is neutral and can help you clarify your goals, your concerns, and your growth of the business. 

  In any case,  while you’re building the business,  you may want to take a part-time job that pays hourly so that you can build your savings back up as well as your confidence.  

 You could perhaps scale back your business to part time until it starts to grow.  In this way you will have that slow growth but then once you’re ready to go out on your own again you will also have that confidence  to talk about what you (and your business) has  to offer. 

  Good luck Sofi & hang in there! 

Kelli DuRoy

Team DuRada Mentoring and Coaching