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1737 Episode - New Business, First Sale

Celebrating the First Sale – A Major Milestone for Any Entrepreneur

June 05, 20254 min read

Celebrating the First Sale – A Major Milestone for Any Entrepreneur

I Just Closed My First Big Sale – Here’s What EVERY Entrepreneur Needs to Know About That Milestone!

Are you chasing that first sale in your new venture? Or do you remember the euphoria of seeing the first pound hit your business account? Today, I hit a HUGE milestone—and I need to share what this really means, the challenges behind the scenes, and why this is just the beginning not just of a new business, but of my lifelong mission: running 40,075km and raising £1,000,000 for children's causes.

That First Sale – Why It Feels Like Winning Olympic Gold

If you’re a new entrepreneur, you’ll know the feeling: the hours, days, even years spent pouring over ideas, building, prototyping, questioning—until, suddenly, validation hits. Today, someone signed up for my Digital Operations Director service—a real, paying, early adopter. That’s £6,000 and a shot of adrenaline straight to my passion!

But why does it matter so much? Because it isn’t just a transaction. It’s proof that your idea has value. It’s a sign that you’re solving a very real, very painful problem—for me, helping business owners fight overwhelm, get control of their finances in real time, and reclaim their lives from impossible workloads.

What My New Business Fixes (And Why Most Fail Without It)

Did you know 90% of all businesses fail? That’s a scary stat. And it gets even more intense:

  • 85% fail due to poor cash flow management.

  • 40% of owners work over 60 hours a week (hello burnout).

  • 75% blame team management issues for their downfall.

When I dug into these numbers, I saw a massive opportunity to make real change. My Digital Operations Director isn’t just buzzwords—it targets the 3 fundamental pain points for SMEs:

  1. Systems & Processes – AI-driven, automated, so you work on your business, not in it.

  2. People Management – Make talent your asset, not your stress.

  3. Real-Time Data – See your financial reality and future, live, every day.

The first sale happened easily because my solution echoed the exact struggles of my target entrepreneur: successful on the outside, but anxious and overwhelmed on the inside. With automation and the right system, he could finally breathe—and that’s what sold him.

The Pressure Is On (and Why I’m Embracing It!)

Now, the product isn’t even 100% built. In fact, it’s about halfway there and being implemented over a 12-week rollout, live. That brings hard deadlines and even harder work, but you know what? Sometimes you need that pressure. It forces excellence. It turns dreamers into doers.

For you reading this: celebrate your wins, no matter the size. Let the excitement fuel your next push. But stay humble—remember, for every business that makes it, nine don’t. My mission with this product is to flip those odds, so more dreams stay alive.

My Mission: One Million Pounds for Children, One Day at a Time

I started this journey to prove that ordinary actions, repeated persistently, can change lives. Whether it’s a daily run for thousands of kilometres, or showing up for your business every single morning, consistency wins.

With every mile, every sale, every bit of progress in my own ventures, I’m not just building my life—I’m building hope for children who need our help the most. If you believe in what I’m doing—running for charity, redefining what’s possible in entrepreneurship, driving real change—please join the movement:

Subscribe to get daily updates on running, business, and life. ✅ Share this journey—help me get in front of more people. ✅ Donate or get involved—every pound brings us closer to our £1,000,000 target.

Your Turn – Let’s Make This INTERACTIVE

  • Are you building something new in 2024? Tell me in the comments: what’s your “first sale” story—or which business milestone are you chasing right now?

  • If you’re an SME owner, does my new service hit your pain points? DM me or drop a comment—let’s talk!

  • What burning challenge keeps you awake as an entrepreneur, runner, or charity activist?

Let’s make the next 2,555 days count—and together, we’ll change the world, one step, one sale, and one saved child at a time.

Stay positive, stay happy,

Kevin Brittain – The Runpreneur


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