I embarked on my so-called Social Media Marketing Agency (SMMA) during a trip to the mountains in my country with the intention of funding my journey. During that trip, I had the fortune of meeting a digital marketing freelancer who claimed to have achieved an impressive turnover of over $70,000 the previous year. We became good friends, and he even assisted me in securing my first client, a yoga school in the mountains, which required a website, social media management, and other services.
During the sales pitch, I made ambitious promises, but deep down, I sensed that I might struggle to deliver and feared the project's failure. I assured the client that the website would be ready within a week, even though my experience with creating WordPress websites was somewhat rusty, having not practiced for a year. I charged the client around $150 for the website, a common price for such services in India. However, the project ended up taking almost four weeks to complete due to my limited time availability due to university commitments, and my lack of experience caused numerous issues, resulting in a simplistic and subpar website design, which only consisted of applying a basic yoga theme and minimal edits.
Unfortunately, shortly after the website went live, the client requested a refund, and I, recognizing my failure, did not dispute it. Since then, I've tried various ventures to make money, such as starting a blog and an Instagram theme page, which garnered substantial views and followers but failed to monetize effectively. I also attempted to resell vapes in my country, but that endeavor was short-lived as it is illegal there and my parents urged me to stop. Additionally, I experimented with affiliate marketing, generating modest earnings of around $50. My lack of consistency and a tendency to quit when faced with challenges have been recurring themes throughout my entrepreneurial journey.
I am currently 19 years old. Now, as I find myself at university, I'm confronted with two options: I could focus on preparing for competitive exams and pursuing an MBA, leading to a traditional 9-5 job, or I could commit to upskilling myself and attempting another business venture, although I currently lack a clear direction for such an endeavor.
I've noticed that Indian clients are generally reluctant to pay more than a few hundred dollars for digital marketing services, which has led me to consider seeking clients abroad if I hope to escape the conventional rat race.
To all the entrepreneurs in this forum, I humbly seek your valuable insights and advice on my situation. I recognize that I've encountered several failures and obstacles along the way, and I'm unsure of the best path forward. Your guidance and expertise could greatly help me make an informed decision and chart a more successful course for my future endeavors.
During the sales pitch, I made ambitious promises, but deep down, I sensed that I might struggle to deliver and feared the project's failure. I assured the client that the website would be ready within a week, even though my experience with creating WordPress websites was somewhat rusty, having not practiced for a year. I charged the client around $150 for the website, a common price for such services in India. However, the project ended up taking almost four weeks to complete due to my limited time availability due to university commitments, and my lack of experience caused numerous issues, resulting in a simplistic and subpar website design, which only consisted of applying a basic yoga theme and minimal edits.
Unfortunately, shortly after the website went live, the client requested a refund, and I, recognizing my failure, did not dispute it. Since then, I've tried various ventures to make money, such as starting a blog and an Instagram theme page, which garnered substantial views and followers but failed to monetize effectively. I also attempted to resell vapes in my country, but that endeavor was short-lived as it is illegal there and my parents urged me to stop. Additionally, I experimented with affiliate marketing, generating modest earnings of around $50. My lack of consistency and a tendency to quit when faced with challenges have been recurring themes throughout my entrepreneurial journey.
I am currently 19 years old. Now, as I find myself at university, I'm confronted with two options: I could focus on preparing for competitive exams and pursuing an MBA, leading to a traditional 9-5 job, or I could commit to upskilling myself and attempting another business venture, although I currently lack a clear direction for such an endeavor.
I've noticed that Indian clients are generally reluctant to pay more than a few hundred dollars for digital marketing services, which has led me to consider seeking clients abroad if I hope to escape the conventional rat race.
To all the entrepreneurs in this forum, I humbly seek your valuable insights and advice on my situation. I recognize that I've encountered several failures and obstacles along the way, and I'm unsure of the best path forward. Your guidance and expertise could greatly help me make an informed decision and chart a more successful course for my future endeavors.
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