What advice would you give someone starting their first business?

I’m a 28-year-old woman who wants to start a business, but I honestly feel a little lost.

I’ve been reading about entrepreneurship, watching videos, and researching different ideas, but I still don’t really know what the first real step should be.

For those who already started a business:

What was the first thing you actually did when you decided to start?

Was it validating the idea, finding customers, building a product, or something else?

I’d love to hear your experience. Also, if anyone here mentors early-stage founders, I’d be open to talking outside Reddit and potentially paying for guidance.

Thanks for reading!