Midway through my conversation with the salon owner, he asked me what I do for a living.
“I'm an app developer,” I replied casually. “Interesting,” he said, intrigued. He shared that he had always wanted to build an app but never followed through after inquiring three years ago.
01This Could Be It
“Well, lucky you found me then,” I said with a smirk. He smiled. I could tell he knew I was right.
As he worked his magic, I shared insights about MVPs, scalability, and offered a few suggestions. I could see him nodding, fully convinced by my pitch.
And that's when it hit me. What I do at work has been preparing me for this very moment. What I prayed for ~ God answered the next business day.
My mind opened instantly. I realised I can actually do this. And you know what? He wasn't even the first. The resort owner from Tulum, the real estate developer, the entrepreneur from San Diego ~ they all wanted to work with me. But back then, I didn't feel ready.
Opportunity after opportunity presented itself ~ yet I kept turning them down, thinking I needed to do it all myself.
But today? Today, I feel stronger. Ready to say yes and figure it out later.
02The Mindset Shift
“Your role as an entrepreneur is to be the organizing force, not the labor.”
Walking around with my fresh new hair, I felt that jolt of clarity. I know it's doable. I know the process. I just don't know yet how I'll find the right team and refine my offer.
But whatever. I have AI to guide me. I've been at my current work ~ an app development startup ~ for 6 years, moving through different roles. What don't I know?
I've always been in sales without realising it. Today, I understand how charm and connection can get people to say yes.
80% perception. 20% skills. People work with people they like.
Bam. Deliver. Repeat.
Create the offer. Close it. Form the team. Execute.
Start now. Figure it out later.
~ Kariza Santos. This is my calling after all. Vamonos.
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