Why Starting Small Is the Smartest Way to Start
Jul 24, 2025
If you’ve been dreaming about building an online business, but feel overwhelmed by everything that goes into it, you’re not alone.
So many veterinary professionals get stuck before they ever begin because they think they need:
❌ A full website
❌ A perfect course
❌ Hours of free time and tech expertise
❌ A perfect course
❌ Hours of free time and tech expertise
But here’s what I’ve learned (and lived):
Starting small is the smartest way to start.
Starting small is the smartest way to start.
Here’s why:
1. You stay out of overwhelm.
Trying to build everything at once leads straight to burnout.
Starting with one offer, one audience, and one platform keeps things manageable, and actually gets you moving.
Starting with one offer, one audience, and one platform keeps things manageable, and actually gets you moving.
2. You build confidence fast.
When you start small, you can launch quickly, get feedback, and make real progress.
Each tiny win builds momentum, and that’s what grows a sustainable business.
Each tiny win builds momentum, and that’s what grows a sustainable business.
3. You make fewer mistakes (and learn faster).
Instead of wasting time or money on things you don’t need, you get to test your idea and tweak it based on what actually works.
So what does “starting small” look like?
- A simple PDF guide based on your expertise
- A mini-workshop or webinar
- A 3-day email challenge
- A checklist, protocol, or niche how-to
All created and launched with free or low-cost tools.
All doable in the margins of a busy vet life.
All doable in the margins of a busy vet life.
You don’t need to wait for more time, more money, or more clarity.
Start with what you know.
Start with who you can help.
And start small.
Start with who you can help.
And start small.
Because one small start can change everything.