--- title: 67% of entrepreneurs wish they had started sooner description: Blog post about entrepreneurs wishing they had started sooner. image: https://www.compressionmarketing.co/hubfs/Meredith%20Thinking.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/67-of-entrepreneurs#main-content) ![Compression_Marketing](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/hubfs/CM_logo_h_rgb_fc.svg) - [Home](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/) - [About](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/about) - Services Show submenu for Services - [For Individuals](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/services-individual) - [For Businesses](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/services-businesses) - [Workshops](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/services-workshops) - [Book to Speak](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/speaker-page-meredith-dennis) - Resources Show submenu for Resources - [Toolkits](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/free-resources-to-help-you-and-your-business-grow) - [Blogs & Articles](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blogs-and-articles) - [Events](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/events) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/) - [About](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/about) - Services Show submenu for Services - [For Individuals](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/services-individual) - [For Businesses](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/services-businesses) - [Workshops](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/services-workshops) - [Book to Speak](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/speaker-page-meredith-dennis) - Resources Show submenu for Resources - [Toolkits](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/free-resources-to-help-you-and-your-business-grow) - [Blogs & Articles](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blogs-and-articles) - [Events](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/events) - [Contact Us](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/contact) [Contact Us](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/contact) Sep 17, 2024 2:07:35 PM # 67% of entrepreneurs wish they had started sooner ![Picture of Meredith Dennis, CDMP, PCM, PMMC](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Meredith_Dennis_Fractional%20CMO_Business%20Coach_Public%20Speaker.png?width=50&name=Meredith_Dennis_Fractional%20CMO_Business%20Coach_Public%20Speaker.png) [Meredith Dennis, CDMP, PCM, PMMC](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/author/meredith-dennis) Share: [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/67-of-entrepreneurs) [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/67-of-entrepreneurs) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/67-of-entrepreneurs)   That statistic surprises me. I would have expected it to be higher. I certainly wish I had. When I was asked "what took you so long?" my initial answer was embarrassing. Upon reflection it had something to do with seeking external validation or some kind of bizarre permission from others. ![Meredith Thinking](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Meredith%20Thinking.jpeg?width=409&height=509&name=Meredith%20Thinking.jpeg) Ultimately, when the pain and frustration of working FOR someone else simply became too much, I didn't care what anyone else thought. I trusted myself and that was all I needed. It was time to roll up my sleeves, tighten my ponytail, and focus on building. A lot of frustrations are echoing through the workforce right now. For months I've been hearing about toxic bosses, teams that can't collaborate, murky expectations, and sudden painful layoffs. There's also a strong desire to make a difference, create something, and take charge of the future. So, what do you need to do in those critical days, weeks, and months when you firmly decide to start your own business? I have been channeling a lot of energy into that answer and it turned into something really exciting for people craving their own exit plan from the 9-5 grind. Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to turn their idea into a sustainable business, a cohort is kicking off this fall. From idea, through planning, and into a practical implementation. This is a do it with you experience. No gimmicks. Bring your passion and a willingness to do the work and you will be able to break free from the shackles of a traditional "corporate" job. Message me with the thing you need most to kick off your entrepreneurship journey NOW and I'll add you to the wait list automatically!   [entrepreneur](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/tag/entrepreneur), [business owner](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/tag/business-owner), [female entrepreneur](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/tag/female-entrepreneur), [marketing](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/tag/marketing) ## Related posts [![Erin Wissig, Systems Strategist & Chief of Sanity Officer](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Erin%20Wissig_Systems%20Strategist_YourVA.png?height=200&name=Erin%20Wissig_Systems%20Strategist_YourVA.png)](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/why-your-business-systems-should-be-built-for-the-whole-you) [entrepreneur](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/tag/entrepreneur), [business owner](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/tag/business-owner), [female entrepreneur](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/tag/female-entrepreneur) ## [Why Your Business Systems Should Be Built for the Whole You](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/why-your-business-systems-should-be-built-for-the-whole-you) ![Picture of Erin Wissig, Systems Strategist & Chief of Sanity Officer](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Erin%20Wissig_Systems%20Strategist_YourVA.png?width=50&name=Erin%20Wissig_Systems%20Strategist_YourVA.png) [Erin Wissig, Systems Strategist & Chief of Sanity Officer](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/author/erin-wissig) Nov 7, 2025 9:00:00 AM [Read more](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/why-your-business-systems-should-be-built-for-the-whole-you) [![Your Resource Guide to Go-to-Market Strategy Development](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Your%20Resource%20Guide%20Thumbnail.png?height=200&name=Your%20Resource%20Guide%20Thumbnail.png)](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/go-to-market-strategy-development) [entrepreneur](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/tag/entrepreneur), [business owner](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/tag/business-owner), [marketing](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/tag/marketing) ## [Go-to-Market Strategy Development: How to Simplify, Align, and Launch](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/go-to-market-strategy-development) ![Picture of Meredith Dennis, CDMP, PCM, PMMC](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Meredith_Dennis_Fractional%20CMO_Business%20Coach_Public%20Speaker.png?width=50&name=Meredith_Dennis_Fractional%20CMO_Business%20Coach_Public%20Speaker.png) [Meredith Dennis, CDMP, PCM, PMMC](https://www.compressionmarketing.co/blog/author/meredith-dennis) Nov 6, 2025 2:33:04 PM A well-defined go-to-market strategy is essential for turning innovative ideas into successful... 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