The article discusses the author's journey from passion project to business venture, raising over $40K for product production but facing unexpected financial losses after expenses. The author grapples with the notion of being an 'industry mentor', questioning if sharing insights and advice is enough to make a real impact in the community. It highlights the challenges of turning a personal project into a commercial entity, emphasizing the importance of understanding operational costs and genuine mentorship that goes beyond superficial advice.
To transform pure passion into a commercial venture is a challenge, and the reality of business often reveals hidden costs and unexpected losses.
Being labeled an industry mentor raises the question of how to create genuine impact rather than just sharing insights without tangible outcomes.
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