EP #151: Why You're Waiting To Feel Established
Mar 17, 2026Are you waiting for something outside of you to finally make you feel more confident, more legit or more established in your city?
In this episode, Leslie breaks down one of the sneaky thoughts that can keep local business owners playing smaller than they want to. If you’ve been hesitating to follow up, put yourself out there, send the email, pitch the collaboration or market your business more boldly, this episode will help you see what may really be going on underneath the surface.
Tune into this episode to learn:
- The sneaky thought that may be keeping you stuck at your current level and how it's affecting how you market and sell in your business
- Why waiting to feel “established” is slowing your growth
- Why feeling established, confident, and credible starts with your thinking first — not your circumstances.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Work with me inside The Localpreneur Academy
- Follow me on Instagram @lesliepresnall
- Download my Free Guide: How To Grow Your Local Instagram Following
If you’re ready to grow your local business and bring in a steady stream of clients, you need to check out The Localpreneur Academy. Click here to join me inside.
Rate, Review & Follow:
“I LOVE listening to the episodes, especially since they’re focused on local businesses and it’s not just generic marketing advice.” If you love the show too, please leave a rating and review. This helps me reach more people just like you who want to reach more local people and create a business they love.
Listen to the Grow Your Local Business podcast on Spotify | Apple | Amazon Music | or here in your browser
FREE GUIDE:
How To Grow Your Local Instagram Following
You have something amazing to offer and share with your local community. Now, let's focus on finding your people. Get my 4-step system you can implement within minutes to find and reach your local customers.