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                                            Some things just take time. Let's talk business. Starting a new business does not happen overnight. I look at my Tai Chi teaching as a business. I am into it long term, no matter what. I may be slightly off here, but to determine if your business has a future, you are looking at 3-5 years. If you decide to give up before then, you have not given it, or yourself, a chance. Every successful business has failed time and time again. Just be patient. I will be completely honest about my business: I began teaching publicly in 2019. I still do not have enough regular students to open up my own studio. I would be paying rent at home and a business. But, I still feel successful! I have met many people over the years; students, like-minded people in fitness, collaborated with wellness centers and business owners. I do have many students, they are at different locations where I teach. Some are regular, I see them each week, and some disappear for a while, then come back. New students appear suddenly and tell me their story. I have developed teacher/student relationships. I call it a business, but my goal was never about getting rich. It has been about sharing something I believe many can benefit from, young or old. Studying this discipline has benefited me in health of the mind and the body. It has given me joy, purpose, and a responsibility as teacher to student. Your business is a reflection of you and it should be a passion of yours. Then, regardless if you are bringing in a lot of money, or not, you too will be successful! Contact Rick to discover Tai Chi and Qigong 
Taiji4u24@gmail.com Metta Wellness in Paxton
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