starting from scratch this year?


What if everything you've been told about starting (or running) a business in 2025 is backwards?

I found out it was - and made $6M by doing the opposite.

Here's my new approach.

Let me know what you think.

~ Elise

P.S. I'm back on youtube, baby!

Elise Darma, Online Educator For Small Business Owners

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