thread Re: What unexpected skill or talent have you uncovered while running your business? in Retail & eCommerce

What unexpected skill or talent have you uncovered while running your business?

maxpete — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:16:41 GMT

Hey everyone!

Running a business often uncovers some hidden facets of our abilities. For example, when I used to run my website design business, it really brought out my knack for project management.

I'd love to hear from you, what is the most unexpected skill or talent you've discovered in yourself while running your business?

Excited to hear more!

Re: What unexpected skill or talent have you uncovered while running your business?

maxpete — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:35:31 GMT

Tagging some members to join in @EcoAutoClean, @CCbySL_LLC, and @Dolcehb 🙌

Re: What unexpected skill or talent have you uncovered while running your business?

Doran — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:17:01 GMT

Who knew I could DIY a full wall of cabinets, paint, youtube some electrical, and more. Lol.

Re: What unexpected skill or talent have you uncovered while running your business?

TCSlaguna — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:44:19 GMT

I was going to say the same thing! 🤣

When you need lighting in that corner of the store, you'll find a way!

Re: What unexpected skill or talent have you uncovered while running your business?

maxpete — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:53:09 GMT

A very useful skill!

Re: What unexpected skill or talent have you uncovered while running your business?

MudFire_Dex — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:12:15 GMT

Lol - @Doran and @maxpete I'd second construction, plumbing, wiring, and a super hidden talent - I actually DO understand and enjoy math despite it being my least favorite subject in early education (in college somehow I exempted out of core math and got to enjoy statistics and logic instead) and all of those are actually useful now. Formulating glazes even brings out that old chemistry knowledge, but I'd say the most surprising thing is complex wiring and electrical skills which I use to maintain our kilns and wheels at the studio.

Re: What unexpected skill or talent have you uncovered while running your business?

maxpete — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:46:55 GMT

This is impressive! Also, I am terrible at math and just envious of people who are good at it!

Re: What unexpected skill or talent have you uncovered while running your business?

Stacelyn24 — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:37:06 GMT

I saw that you mentioned it as an example but I did discover that I'm really good with creating websites lol 🙂 You want a parallax scroll I got you! I'm coming in as a strong second for SEO as well...who know lol.

Re: What unexpected skill or talent have you uncovered while running your business?

Lovewell — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 04:36:11 GMT

This is a fun question!
Owning a business almost unexpectedly made sense of all the talents we’ve had for years. We always had different tools in our tool belts. We put on events, did social media, photography, managing other peoples businesses… felt good at a lot of stuff but didn’t have our hearts set on ONE career. Well owning a business was like surprise! You’ll be using all of this and need to basically be good at everything.

Re: What unexpected skill or talent have you uncovered while running your business?

maxpete — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:44:33 GMT

Can definitely relate to this!

Re: What unexpected skill or talent have you uncovered while running your business?

maxpete — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:45:07 GMT

Love that! Website design definitely comes in handy.

Re: What unexpected skill or talent have you uncovered while running your business?

DinaLRosenberg — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:03:54 GMT

Who knew that I would be totally comfortable putting myself up on social media - just talking to people and putting myself out there like that

Re: What unexpected skill or talent have you uncovered while running your business?

maxpete — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:17:14 GMT

and doing a great job at it too!

Re: What unexpected skill or talent have you uncovered while running your business?

Bronze_Palms — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:55:20 GMT

I am exceptionally good at requesting help, giving directions on a task, and ensuring it gets done with additional feedback if needed. I have done a lot of work on the management level to help with my own insecurities to ensure I am communicating my expectations thoughtfully and clearly. I also understand no one means to do things wrong on purpose so I take radical responsibility when others make mistakes. It has been ground breaking!

Re: What unexpected skill or talent have you uncovered while running your business?

maxpete — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:29:56 GMT

Super inspiring to hear and motivating too!