9 things I'd do differently if starting my company again: 1) Ensure financial stability before quitting job 2) Price services at market rate 3) Invest in sales/marketing 4) Learn enterprise sales 5) Prepare for leadership 6) Hire for need, not gut 7) Secure backup funding 8) Get comfortable with financials 9) Be transparent in tough times.
At 19, I shot my shot but got hard rejected. Persistent, I got her number. 3 years of humbling experience led to dating, now 18 years together, 15 married. Grateful for rejections - they helped me become the right person. You attract what you are, so work on yourself first.