What a “Near-Death” Experience Taught Me About Business

I was sitting on a plane, heading to a job I didn’t want to go to.

And all of a sudden we hit some pretty bad turbulence.

​You can click here to listen to the audio version of this article if you prefer – it’s kinda like listening to a bedtime story.​

The plane shook. Dropped a little. People screamed. But in the end, all was fine.

But I remember during the event not being scared but being angry.

Thinking to myself:

“Man… if I die right now, I’m going to be so mad!”

Not mad at the plane, or the turbulence, or the pilots.

But mad at myself for being in this position in the first place. Stuck on a plane I didn’t want to be on heading to a job I didn’t want to go to.

Mad at myself for not trusting my gut and following my dreams instead.

And mad at myself for living someone else’s life and doing (yet again) what others expected of me.

It was a tough moment. An existential crisis for sure.

One of those things that really makes you stop and ask yourself, “Is this what I’m doing with my one precious life?!? There’s gotta be more for me then this!!!”

Fast forward to today and life looks very different.

I’m no longer sitting in a plane dreading the destination. I’m now living a life that I’ve consciously chosen. A life of true freedom – time, location, and financial.

But here’s the thing: this new and better life I have now didn’t happen by accident.

It took work, grit, and a few sleepless nights.

It required making a few decisions that scared me.

BUT… every single one of those decisions brought me closer to where I am today, and I wouldn’t trade this journey for anything.

And I want the same for you.

If you’ve ever had that moment – that gnawing feeling that you’re meant for something more – then it’s time to stop ignoring it. It’s time to take action.

Whether you’re ready to start your own agency, scale your current one, or simply need a push in the right direction, I’m here to help you make it happen.

Don’t wait for a wake-up call like I did. Make the choice today to take control of your future and create a life you won’t regret.

Remember, the biggest risk isn’t the turbulence – it’s staying on a path that doesn’t fulfill you.

So, what’s your next move? Let’s figure it out together. Book a call to chat with us here: ​Agency Accelerator Discovery Call​

About the Author

Hi, I’m Adam Erhart, Marketing Strategist.

My job is to show you the exact triggers and messages that make your business irresistible to clients. When you get this right, you’ll:

1) Attract more (and better) clients 2) Increase sales and revenue (without feeling “salesy”), and 3) Grow your business—without burning out.

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