Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Trish Tutton, Founder of Trish Tutton Speaker and Mindfulness Teacher, located in Banff, AB, Canada.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

I'm a speaker and mindfulness teacher. I offer keynote presentations, workshops, workplace mindfulness training, my Modern Meditation Course, and digital offerings to corporate businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals to help them live and work happier.

Tell us about yourself

I began my business after working for years in corporate and not-for-profit sectors and seeing my colleagues struggle with stress, overwhelm, and burnout. I started offering workshops to conferences hosting their events in Banff National Park, where I live, and then expanded across North America.

At my first-ever workshop at a conference here in Banff, I was asked to provide in-office mindfulness training for eight weeks for an audience members team. The rest is history.

I'm motivated each day knowing that the simple tools and techniques I teach folks can transform their lives for the better, from being more productive and efficient at work and more optimistic about life's challenges to be less stressed and overwhelmed and simply having a better quality of life. I know this can happen because I have experienced it in my life!

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

I am figuring out a way to run a 6 figure business without burnout and overwhelm! On average, I work four days a week with lots of flexibility. I practice what I preach and honestly believe the methods I use have helped me find success in business without sacrificing my happiness and well-being.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

The unknown! Not knowing what the future holds is tricky! It's a constant practice of putting in effort and surrendering and trusting that if I keep putting great stuff out there (giving individuals and organizations quality content, services, and products) - the business will continue to come my way.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Take a moment to ask yourself what a LIFE of success looks like to me - while you're contemplating what business success would look like (happiness isn't all about the money!)
  2. Get support! Business coaches, fellow entrepreneurs, a supportive family, and friends go a long way to getting you through the tough patches.
  3. Develop self-awareness! (Hint: a mindfulness practice can help!) Know what your triggers are, what you're good at, what you're not so good at, and what patterns you can fall into. Knowing these things will help you avoid and navigate some tricky pieces.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.trishtutton.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrishTuttonMindfulness/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trish_tutton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/trishtutton/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishtutton/

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