Perfectionism is the enemy of progress. It’s the voice that whispers, ‘Just one more tweak,’ while your competitors are already out there, learning and growing. In this minisode of Small Business Bytes on This is Small Business, host Andrea Marquez dives into why waiting for perfection can sabotage your success – and what you can do to break free and start making progress.

Hear from past guests like Mayra Luz Colón, founder of Healthy Rican, who built a thriving business by learning from her mistakes, Val Fishbane, co-founder of Spread the Love Foods, who refined her product through real customer feedback, and Trinity Mouzon Wofford, the founder and CEO of Golde, who shares how to know when your product is ready to launch. Learn why launching, even when it’s not perfect, can build momentum, kill fear, and give you the data you need to grow.

Whether you’re stuck tweaking a product, redesigning your website, or hesitating to hit “send” on that email, this episode will give you the tools to stop perfecting and start making meaningful progress.

So, what’s one thing you’ve been overthinking? And what’s one small step you’re taking to move forward? Share it with us in a Spotify comment, Apple Podcasts review, or email us at Thisissmallbusiness@amazon.com. Doing that will not only hold you accountable but could also inspire another entrepreneur to take their next big step.

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If you want to know more about Spread the Love Foods, listen to Val’s story here: Growth Secrets for Food Entrepreneurs: Expanding from Farmer's Markets to E-Commerce - This is Small Business

If you want to know more about Healthy Rican, listen to Mayra’s story here: How Culture Can Lead to Unique Business Opportunities - This is Small Business

If you want to know more about Golde, listen to Trinity’s story here: How to Know When You’re Ready to Launch Your Product - This is Small Business

Fear Of Failure: The Silent Saboteur Of Entrepreneurial Dreams - Forbes

3 Ways Perfectionism Kills Your Business (and How To Overcome It) - Entrepreneur