[epalmer602]

Your biggest mistake might simply be relying on businesses that can disappear overnight because of one supplier, one client, or one platform decision.

 

[sschroeder754]

Reading this, I don't see someone who failed. I see someone who's been experimenting. Some experiments cost money, but they also teach valuable lessons.

 

[ElizabethBarnes]

If I had your experience at 24, I'd probably offer marketing services to fund a more stable long-term business instead of jumping into another risky model immediately.

 

[MelissaSmith]

Be careful not to confuse being busy with making progress. Sometimes simplifying your business is the fastest way forward.

 

[Michaely Gallagher]

I think you've proven that you can make money. Now the challenge is learning how to keep it and build systems that last.

 

[RichardDillon47]

My advice would be simple: stop chasing the next opportunity for a while. Pick the business where your existing skills give you the biggest advantage, commit to it for at least a year, and build it slowly. Consistency usually beats constant pivoting.

 

[mthompson219]

Reading through your post, I don't actually think your problem is that you can't build businesses. Every business you mentioned eventually made money. Most people quit before they ever get a paying customer, but you've generated sales in dropshipping, signed agency clients, and even scaled OFM to a £16k revenue month. That's proof you know how to execute. Where I think you're struggling is building businesses that can survive unexpected setbacks. Every one of your ventures depended heavily on one supplier, one client, or one model. That's where I'd focus next.

 

[Kaitlyn Brewer]

I can relate to the feeling of constantly starting over. It's mentally exhausting. But I also think you're underestimating how much experience you've gained. You now understand paid ads, sales, client management, recruiting, fulfilment, and handling difficult people. Those aren't beginner skills anymore. If I were you, I'd stop looking for another shiny opportunity and ask, "How can I use the skills I already have to build something more stable?"

 

[AdamAnderson45]

The thing that impressed me most was that you kept moving despite everything going wrong. You lost businesses, got fired, burned money, and now you're delivering Uber Eats instead of giving up completely. That resilience matters. I would just be careful not to let desperation push you into another risky model because it promises fast money. Sometimes rebuilding slowly is actually the fastest path back.

 

[ddunn867]

One thing I noticed is that every time you hit a roadblock, you completely changed industries. Dropshipping to SMMA. SMMA to OFM. Now you're looking at CPA. I wonder if the constant pivoting is costing you more than the actual failures. Imagine where your agency could be today if you'd spent another two years improving client retention instead of starting over.

 

[kmaddox460]

I don't think your biggest issue is skill. I think it's concentration risk. Your OFM business basically depended on one person staying active. Once she disappeared, so did most of the income. That's an incredibly stressful way to run a business. Whatever you build next, make sure no single customer, employee, supplier, or platform can destroy your income overnight.

 

[agutierrez255]

Your story is actually more encouraging than you probably realise. You didn't spend three years watching YouTube videos. You actually went out and built things. Some worked, some failed, but you gained real-world experience. That's far more valuable than another course or mentorship. I'd take someone with your experience over someone who's only studied business any day.

 

[Wandacervantes]

I think you're carrying more pressure than most people your age. Coming from a low-income family creates this feeling that every opportunity has to work because you don't have much room for mistakes. Unfortunately, business doesn't work like that. Most entrepreneurs fail several times before they find something sustainable. Don't let financial pressure convince you that you're somehow behind.

 

[kperez]

SEO has been my primary focus since 2019. I work on everything from site architecture to content optimization and backlink strategy.

 

[Dawny Oliver]

If I had to give you one piece of advice, it would be to build cash flow first and dreams second. Use the skills you've already developed—running ads, sales, client communication—to earn reliable income. Once you're financially stable, then invest profits into a scalable business. It's much easier to make smart decisions when you're not worried about paying rent.

 

[Tienweinbach]

I don't think you've failed nearly as much as the title suggests. You've actually validated multiple business models and learned where they break. That's valuable knowledge. The only thing I'd change is your approach to risk. Keep building businesses, but don't put yourself in situations where one unexpected event can wipe out months of progress. Diversification isn't just for investing—it applies to entrepreneurship too.

 

[MariaPerez]

I actually think you're giving yourself less credit than you deserve. Most people who try online business never make a single sale. You managed to generate revenue in three completely different industries. That's not luck. The common denominator is that you know how to take action. Your biggest challenge now isn't learning another business model—it's learning how to build one that's resilient enough to survive when things inevitably go wrong.

 

[ehammond816]

The biggest thing I noticed is that you seem to build around people instead of systems. In dropshipping you relied on one supplier, in SMMA it was a handful of clients, and in OFM it was one successful model. That's an incredibly stressful way to operate. Next time, build something where losing one piece doesn't destroy the whole business.

 

[jvelasquez474]

Honestly, I think you're suffering from entrepreneur fatigue more than business failure. Three years of constantly worrying about money, clients, ads, and uncertainty will wear anyone down. Don't mistake burnout for a lack of ability.

 

[BrittanyHill]

One thing I respect is that you never blamed your family, your degree, or your background. You accepted responsibility and kept trying. That mindset alone will take you further than most people who spend years making excuses.