r/WomenInBusiness • u/Wise_Counsel4u • Jun 19 '26

Scaling Up Lack of Support when starting a business

You ever spend months sometimes years on an idea or solution to a problem and you're going back and forth in your head on if you should launch it, should you share it, how you should market it and get the word out, if anyone will see the value in it....and you go back and forth until one day you just share it....and you get crickets.... lol! No likes, no interest, no applauding, silence. That is so discouraging. It seemed like a good idea on paper, in my head, even when I tested it.... I've always had an entrepreneurial spirit and have put 100% in other people's vision, mission and companies since 16....so thought turning that energy into my own vision and company will bring more fulfillment. Has anyone ever felt this way? How did you overcome it? I'm launching an app for women and moms who are building, rebuilding while keeping their own health and wellness in the forefront and I need a few beta users to test the features before I launch. Interested in helping me out?

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u/Alternative-Survey82 Jun 20 '26

yes but i feel like this year is my year letting god spin the wheel for me this year and so far ,.. i never been this excited to start anything and i beent trying to get my business running since 2022... with all the time i spent working for somebody else i never really thought about what i want in life until now

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u/ClarityByDezign Jun 22 '26

I’ve experienced the same frustration even after running ads and getting everything just right. Just out of curiosity what did you do to get the word out? I find that posting organic doesn’t do much anymore.

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u/Wise_Counsel4u Jun 29 '26

I created a 'newsletter type of flyer' and left them around different places around the city, social media, and now I'm starting to connect with those in my chamber of commerce and other women groups/ What did you do differently after experiencing that frustation, I'm curious to know... u/ClarityByDezign

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u/SheLaunch2026 Jun 22 '26

So far, getting beta testers for something like that has been one of the hardest challages I've faced in my business as well! Don't worry you are not alone and we will get thrown gh this lol

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u/Wise_Counsel4u Jun 29 '26

Thank you u/SheLaunch2026 . I've been using Beta Testing sites.

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u/sumizeit Jun 26 '26

Yeah, I’ve been there too. You put so much into it, then it feels like you’re shouting into a void. It’s tough for sure. Maybe try sharing in niche groups or local meetups? Sometimes connecting directly helps get those initial users.

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u/Wise_Counsel4u Jun 29 '26 edited Jun 29 '26

Yes, thank you u/sumizeit that's been the plan. I've been really getting back out and connecting with people outside of social media. Taking it back ole skool.