What Keeps Entrepreneurs Going (After 50 Conversations)

Published: Wed, 04/01/26

Updated: Wed, 04/01/26

Aloha Entrepreneurs,

Aloha Friends,

This week I focused on my garden that made it through the Kona Low, and was thankful my elderly brother safely weathered a Category 4 cyclone in Western Australia. And ended the week cheering on my grandson as he won his volleyball match… there’s always something to celebrate, even in uncertain times.

And in the middle of it all, I reached a meaningful milestone…

I recorded my 50th interview with an entrepreneur who works from home.

Reflections on 50 Interviews with Entrepreneurs Who Work From Home

What really happens behind the scenes of an entrepreneur’s day? Not the highlight reel. Not the perfectly curated posts. But the real, everyday rhythm of building something from home—while navigating life, distractions, uncertainty, and growth.

After 50 conversations, here’s what I’ve come to understand:

We are far more alike than we think.

Every entrepreneur I’ve spoken with has faced moments of doubt. Moments where things felt unclear, slow, or overwhelming. And yet… they kept going.

That’s been one of my deepest intentions with this series—to help entrepreneurs like you stay in the game. Because this path isn’t about avoiding hard days.
It’s about learning how to move through them. What I’ve seen, again and again:

There is no perfect routine
There is no single path
But there is a way forward—one step at a time

My hope is that when you listen to these conversations, you don’t just learn something new… You feel encouraged.

Encouraged to keep going.
Encouraged to find your rhythm.
Encouraged to try something new you've learned.

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This Week’s Interview with Liisa Reimann

If you’ve ever struggled with messaging that doesn’t convert… this one is worth your time. In my conversation with Liisa Reimann, she breaks down something simple—but powerful:

People make buying decisions in very different ways.
And if your message isn’t landing, it may not be your offer… it may be how you're communicating it.
She also shares how a simple lead magnet can quietly become a consistent source of growth and income.

It’s practical. It’s clear. And it’s something you can apply right away. Don’t miss this one. WATCH HERE!

If these conversations are speaking to you, I’d love to invite you a little deeper.

Subscribe to the channel and explore the full Entrepreneurs Who Work From Home series and learn real routines, practical insights, and honest conversations from entrepreneurs around the world.

A Question for You As you reflect on your own journey right now…

What is one small step you know would move you forward—but you’ve been putting off?

Until next week,

Gale Bates, Your Guide to the Entrepreneurs Journey

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