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How to Choose the Right Business to Start | #263
20 July 2026

How to Choose the Right Business to Start | #263

Second Act Success: Business Tips & Career Change Advice for Women

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How do you know which business is the right one to start?

If you've been thinking about starting a business but feel overwhelmed by all the online advice, you're not alone. Every day there seems to be a new business trend, side hustle, or entrepreneur claiming they made six figures overnight. But copying someone else's business isn't the path to building one you'll actually love.

In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, business coach Shannon Russell shares the five questions every aspiring entrepreneur should ask before starting a business. Learn how to choose a business idea that aligns with your skills, lifestyle, values, energy, and long-term goals instead of chasing shiny objects online.

If you're considering a career change, career transition, or starting a business after leaving corporate, this episode will help you confidently choose a business that fits your life and creates lasting freedom.

In this episode, you'll learn:

     How to choose the right business idea  Why shiny object syndrome keeps entrepreneurs stuck  How to validate whether a business fits your lifestyle  The importance of building a business around your strengths  Why solving problems creates profitable businesses  How to avoid burnout while starting a business  Five questions every future entrepreneur should answer before launching

If you're ready to stop comparing yourself to everyone online and start building a business that's uniquely yours, this episode is for you.

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