The MRED Entrepreneur Journey – Series Part 4
Entrepreneurship is often celebrated for its success stories — the wins, the achievements, the milestones. But what people don’t always see is the other side: the struggle, the stress, the doubt, the mistakes, and the moments when giving up feels easier than continuing.
In my journey of building MRED Holdings, Mred Corp Solutions, Mred Hair Salon & Barber Shop, Mred Farm, Mred Garden Services and Mred Conversations, I experienced all of it.
And every struggle shaped me into the entrepreneur I am becoming.
The Hidden Reality Behind the Business
When people see your business online, they see the results — not the process.
They don’t see:
The nights you can’t sleep
The pressure you put on yourself
The fear of failing
The confusion when things don’t make sense
The financial challenges
The moments when nothing works
The stress of trying to learn everything alone
But these are the things that shape you.
These are the experiences that build true strength.
The Fear of Failure
One of the biggest battles I faced was the fear of failing. It followed me through every new step:
Registering the first company
Building the brand
Making business decisions
Investing time, effort, and money
Expanding into multiple businesses
At times, I questioned myself:
“Am I doing the right thing?”
“What if things don’t work out?”
“What if I’m not ready?”
But I realized something powerful:
Fear doesn’t go away — you just learn to move with it.
Financial Struggles
There were moments when finances were tight, and it felt like the business demanded more than I could afford. Every entrepreneur faces this stage. But I learned to:
Budget smart
Start small
Grow slowly
Reinvest profits
Avoid rushing the process
Make strategic decisions
Financial pressure didn’t stop me — it sharpened my discipline.
Making Mistakes & Learning Fast
Some decisions I made were not the best. Some plans failed. Some ideas didn’t work the way I expected. But each mistake taught me:
What to avoid
What to improve
How to plan better
How to lead better
How to manage time and resources
How to stay calm under pressure
Mistakes became teachers — not enemies.
Facing Doubt From Others
On this journey, some people doubted me. Some didn’t understand the vision. Some believed I was dreaming too big. Some even expected me to fail.
But every great entrepreneur learns to trust themselves more than the opinions around them.
I told myself:
“People don’t have to understand your dream. It wasn’t given to them — it was given to you.”
The Breakthrough Moments
Despite the struggles, there were moments that reminded me why I started:
The first company registration
The first client
The first business earnings
The launch of each new company
The creation of MRED Holdings
Seeing ideas turn into real businesses
Watching my vision grow piece by piece
These moments were the breakthroughs — the proof that the struggle was part of the journey, not the end of it.
Growth Through Pain
I realized that every setback pushed me forward:
Pressure taught me discipline
Confusion taught me research
Failure taught me resilience
Doubt taught me confidence
Struggle taught me humility
Challenges taught me leadership
The truth is:
Entrepreneurship grows you before it grows your business.
A Message to Every Entrepreneur Facing Struggles
If you are in a tough chapter right now, hear this:
You are not failing — you are learning.
You are not weak — you are growing.
You are not alone — every entrepreneur feels this.
You are not behind — you are on your journey.
Great businesses are not built from comfort.
They are built through struggle, determination, and belief in the vision.
Keep going.
Your breakthrough is on the other side of your persistence.