EP201: Turning Your Passion for Ponds Into a Business!

The Pond Digger Podcast

Today’s guest is Mark MJ Wilson, a.k.a. The Pond Advisor, from the UK. MJ has over 35 years of experience in the water gardening industry and has written the upcoming book, Pond Passion to Profit: Achieving Prosperity and Fulfilment in the Business of Water Features, to help hobbyists passionate about ponds turn their pond and water feature passions into thriving, profitable businesses.

In this episode, they talk about…

• Mark’s new book, Pond Passion to Profit to help people turn their passion for ponds into a business

• How can hobbyists passionate about ponds turn that passion into a profitable business

• Stigma and challenges hobbyists face when they try to monetize their passion

• The importance of understanding basic business principles like cost of entry, specialization, and cash flow management

• Balancing passion, skills, and profitability when starting a pond-related business

• The services and offerings of POND College—workshops, sandbox training, one-on-one coaching, etc

• Mark’s personalized business coaching and mentoring programs

• The role of accountability and discipline in helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals

• The benefits of having a personal trainer or coach in business

• Dealing with the voices in your head that provide unhelpful advice

• The importance of having structure, discipline, and freedom in running a successful business

Mentioned:

Join The Priority List for Pond Passion to Profit book: https://www.inspiredbypublishing.co.uk/pond-passion-to-profit

The Pond AdvisorWebsite: http://thepondadvisor.co.uk/

The Pond Advisor on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePondAdvisor/

The Pond Advisor on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEhx1ZATHf4YjV4dDNfpDEQ

Mark Wilson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepondadvisor/?hl=en

Links to resources:

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You can also check out The Pond Digger's products at:

http://helixpondfiltration.com/

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