{"id":19108,"date":"2023-07-10T11:00:25","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T10:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=19108"},"modified":"2023-07-10T08:16:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T07:16:49","slug":"salmon-or-jellyfish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/salmon-or-jellyfish\/","title":{"rendered":"Salmon or Jellyfish?"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Before buying into a franchise I would ask yourself…<\/p>\n

Are you more like a jellyfish or a salmon?<\/p>\n

Jellyfish float through life and are taken on the waves and the current, being carried and directed, they can sometimes end up in an unknown destination.<\/p>\n

Salmon are remarkable for their perseverance and determination as they swim upstream against strong currents to reach their spawning grounds. They have a strong sense of purpose and resilience. They are willing to face obstacles head-on, push through adversity and strive for their goal with unwavering determination.<\/p>\n

This made me think about the growth and pathway of our business and how this has evolved over the years and a lot of it comes down to becoming a salmon.<\/p>\n

Through nature and nurture, I was mostly a jellyfish. I did everything in order, I followed the paths that had been carved by others. I realised I was influenced by some of the people around me. Sometimes those inner voices got embedded in my subconscious, always feeding my mind to take the negative approach and erring on the side of caution.<\/p>\n

Then I married a salmon!<\/p>\n

I won\u2019t credit everything to the salmon I married as he will grow too big for his fins but through a light bulb moment, I realised I had to become a salmon. I had to change my mindset.<\/p>\n

I had grown a successful BabyBeats business locally; the money was coming in as well as the clients. I could have kept it going and pottered along nicely, being carried along by the waves.<\/p>\n

But my mindset had changed. Rather than the \u2018what ifs?\u2019 they became the \u2018why nots?\u2019.<\/p>\n

Riding the waves to your end goal isn\u2019t always plain swimming, there are rocks and debris in the way and when you reach one destination, you then want to reach the next. The goal is always evolving and the streams don\u2019t always stay straight, but having the mindset of being the driver of your own destiny is paramount.<\/p>\n

If you believe in it and you feel it, if you can imagine it and you can see it, no one can stop you getting there.<\/p>\n

On average BabyBeats has welcomed over 3,000 new mothers into classes annually. That figure grows dramatically every year with the introduction of new franchisees.<\/p>\n

This small business idea of supporting women and their newborn babies through specifically designed postnatal exercises combined with baby yoga, massage and sensory play has evolved and become a stream with never-ending clients. As more and more women join BabyBeats as business owners, the more their streams feed into BabyBeats\u2019 main goal of providing women with an amazing business opportunity and flexible working alongside being able to support women in their community.<\/p>\n

While it can be tempting to be more jellyfish and follow a well-trodden path or conform to societal norms, being more salmon offers unique opportunities for personal growth, authenticity and contribution. It allows you to shape a life that aligns with your true self, make a difference and leave your own distinct mark on the world.<\/p>\n

Jellyfish can change. Become more salmon and be the one responsible for reaching your goals.<\/p>\n

Why become more salmon?<\/p>\n

Authenticity<\/p>\n

Paving your own path allows you to be true to yourself and your unique aspirations, values and passions. It allows you to live a life that aligns with who you are at your core, rather than conforming to societal expectations or following someone else’s prescribed path. Embracing your authenticity can lead to greater fulfilment and a sense of purpose in your endeavours.<\/p>\n

Personal Growth<\/p>\n

You are likely to encounter challenges, setbacks and opportunities for personal growth. By navigating uncharted territory and stepping outside of your comfort zone, you develop new skills, expand your knowledge and gain valuable experience. Taking ownership of your journey can lead to continuous learning and personal development.<\/p>\n

Unique Contributions<\/p>\n

You can contribute in a way that is distinctively yours. Your individuality and creativity can bring fresh perspectives, innovative solutions and positive change to various aspects of your life, whether it’s in your career, relationships or community.<\/p>\n

Autonomy and Empowerment<\/p>\n

You give yourself a sense of autonomy and empowerment over your choices and decisions. It allows you to take control of your life and shape it according to your desires and aspirations. By being the architect of your own journey, you can set your own goals, make your own decisions and define success on your own terms.<\/p>\n

Inspiration for Others<\/p>\n

You become an inspiration for others who may be seeking the courage and motivation to pursue their own unique journey. By embracing your authenticity and pursuing your passions, you demonstrate that it is possible to create a fulfilling and meaningful life on your own terms. Your actions can inspire and empower others to do the same.<\/p>\n

Innovation and Progress<\/p>\n

Society thrives on innovation and progress, and paving your own path often involves pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo and seeking new solutions. By venturing into unexplored territory, you have the potential to bring about positive change, drive innovation and contribute to the advancement of society in various domains.<\/p>\n

Fulfilment and Satisfaction<\/p>\n

All this will lead to a greater sense of fulfilment and satisfaction in your life. It allows you to pursue what truly resonates with you, rather than following a predefined or expected path. When you take ownership of your journey, the accomplishments and milestones you achieve are more meaningful, and the satisfaction derived from them is deeper.<\/p>\n

For more information about starting a BabyBeats Franchise or Business Coaching fill out the contact form below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Before buying into a franchise I would ask yourself… Are you more like a jellyfish or a salmon? Jellyfish float through life and are taken on the waves and the current, being carried and directed, they can sometimes end up in an unknown destination. Salmon are remarkable for their perseverance and determination as they swim […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":19109,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1494,213],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19108","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-babybeats","category-sports-and-fitness-franchise"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/babybeats.co_.uk-3.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19108","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19108"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19108\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19109"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19108"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19108"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}