{"id":2508,"date":"2015-02-19T19:00:51","date_gmt":"2015-02-19T19:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=2508"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:58:59","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:58:59","slug":"are-you-the-next-big-entrepreneur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/are-you-the-next-big-entrepreneur","title":{"rendered":"Are You The Next Big Entrepreneur?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A famous restaurateur once told me, \u201cThe only real way to get rich is to be your own boss.\u201d With his being just one of many success stories that have mushroomed of late, today\u2019s economy is increasingly becoming anyone\u2019s playing field. Many of us daydream about striking out on our own, on our own terms; and finally having the world embrace our genius.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Are You An Employee or Entrepreneur? (Infographic)\" href=\"\/blog\/are-you-an-employee-or-entrepreneur\">But how do we know we\u2019ve got what it takes?<\/a> We\u2019ve compiled certain statements that showcase qualities many successful entrepreneurs have \u2013 and if more than one speaks to or sounds like you, then take heart, grit your teeth, and get ready for the wonderful madcap world of entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/are-you-the-next-big-entrepreneur\/#Your_vision_is_one_that_lights_that_fire_under_your\" title=\"Your vision is one that lights that fire under your @$$.\">Your vision is one that lights that fire under your @$$.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/are-you-the-next-big-entrepreneur\/#You_have_a_vision_that_goes_beyond_the_money%E2%80%A6\" title=\"You have a vision that goes beyond the money&#8230;\">You have a vision that goes beyond the money&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/are-you-the-next-big-entrepreneur\/#And_the_fear_and_the_naysayers\" title=\"And the fear, and the naysayers.\">And the fear, and the naysayers.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/are-you-the-next-big-entrepreneur\/#Youre_ready_to_be_everything_to_it\" title=\"You\u2019re ready to be everything to it.\">You\u2019re ready to be everything to it.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/are-you-the-next-big-entrepreneur\/#%E2%80%A6but_know_where_to_get_help_if_needed\" title=\"\u2026but know where to get help if needed.\">\u2026but know where to get help if needed.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/are-you-the-next-big-entrepreneur\/#You_have_the_endurance_to_see_it_through\" title=\"You have the endurance to see it through.\">You have the endurance to see it through.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/are-you-the-next-big-entrepreneur\/#Youre_selling_something_that_is_easy_to_love\" title=\"You\u2019re selling something that is easy to love.\">You\u2019re selling something that is easy to love.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/are-you-the-next-big-entrepreneur\/#You_know_that_a_good_reputation_is_key\" title=\"You know that a good reputation is key.\">You know that a good reputation is key.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/are-you-the-next-big-entrepreneur\/#Youre_willing_to_learn_the_rules_so_you_know_how_to_break_them\" title=\"You\u2019re willing to learn the rules so you know how to break them.\">You\u2019re willing to learn the rules so you know how to break them.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/are-you-the-next-big-entrepreneur\/#You_have_to_be_able_to_tell_it_like_it_is\" title=\"You have to be able to tell it like it is.\">You have to be able to tell it like it is.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_vision_is_one_that_lights_that_fire_under_your\"><\/span><strong>Your vision is one that lights that fire under your @$$.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is this grand vision that\u2019s luring you away from the comfort and security of life as an employee? It\u2019s got to be something that stokes your excitement and belief; and is enough to get you out of bed at 3 AM and keep you going till 2:45 AM the next day. Especially because when you start out, you will be both your own workforce and spokesperson \u2013 and as any marketing professional worth their salt can tell you, people respond to passion. If potential customers see that you believe in what you\u2019re selling, they\u2019ll listen. Which is the first step to transforming them from buyers into your own personal advocates.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_have_a_vision_that_goes_beyond_the_money%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><strong>You have a vision that goes beyond the money<\/strong>&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s face it \u2013 in the beginning, you\u2019re going to have to spend more than you will earn. Your return on investment will only start making itself felt after about a year, and that\u2019s if you\u2019re lucky. So your vision needs to be strong enough to hold through the lean years. Which brings us to our next point.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_the_fear_and_the_naysayers\"><\/span><strong>And the fear, and the naysayers.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Burlesque star Dita von Teese once said, \u201cYou can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there&#8217;s still going to be somebody who hates peaches.\u201d And so it goes with your vision. For every handful of cheerleaders you have, count on there being a million and one people pointing out all the holes in your plan. Someone will always be there to stoke your fears of failure, bankruptcy, and so on. So in the face of all that, your vision has to be something you can hold steadily on to even as you stumble towards it. Such is the path of a visionary \u2013 you really do have to struggle before the world acknowledges you as Jobs 2.0, and not as someone who belongs in a straitjacket. (And even then not everyone will. Which is okay. Really.)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_ready_to_be_everything_to_it\"><\/span><strong>You\u2019re ready to be everything to it.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ve got to be ready to get into your business, not just up to your elbows, but sometimes to a point that people will warn you\u2019re in over your head. There\u2019s no boss here but you \u2013 so you have to be extremely flexible in doing everything (or at least knowing how it works). Many who got laid off during the US recession bravely took on the challenge of starting their own endeavors. It would be a piece of cake, a lot of people assumed. After all, they\u2019d be able to dictate their own hours and run things exactly as they pleased. But to the dismay of many, their new enterprises left them a lot more tired than their old day jobs \u2013 because not only were they their own new bosses, they were also the labor, the clerks, the accounting department, the porters, and so on. They found themselves working way more hours than they\u2019d ever worked before; and that was essentially because they were doing the work of ten people. So entrepreneurship is a lot harder than everyone makes it look \u2013 but as a wise person once said, \u201cThe bigger the risk, the bigger the reward.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6but_know_where_to_get_help_if_needed\"><\/span><strong>\u2026but know where to get help if needed.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nobody can really do everything themselves and shouldn\u2019t, unless they want to go bananas. Which is why we hear stories of successful people thanking their parents for letting them move back home for a while; spouses for all the patience; other friends who have helped them by designing a logo or offering free services. Turn to your support system for actual help or leads; and you may be pleasantly surprised. They will be both your first guinea pigs for your market offering; and your spokespeople and models once you\u2019ve got it figured out. Just don\u2019t forget them once you make it big.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_have_the_endurance_to_see_it_through\"><\/span><strong>You have the endurance to see it through.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By all accounts, entrepreneurship is a marathon, not a sprint. It will take time and more patience than usual, as is usual with all things that must be cultivated and grown properly. So you will need to know when to pace yourself, and bide your time until the timing is right for your product or service.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_selling_something_that_is_easy_to_love\"><\/span><strong>You\u2019re selling something that is easy to love.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the axioms at Google is \u201cMake something easy to love, and the money will follow.\u201d Please note, it\u2019s not about just doing what you love, but something that your desired customer base will both value and desire. Google is a prime example \u2013 its ease of use, not to mention its omnipresence, have made it an invaluable part of life as we know it. IKEA designs are 1) not your mother\u2019s furniture, 2) are incredibly easy to put together, 3) sell for a price you can get behind.<\/p>\n<p>Or even think back to your own Facebook posts \u2013 notice that the ones that have earned the most likes are those that are either highly useful or amusing to your friends, not just yourself. Your customers know the difference between what is self-serving and what they actually want. And with social media giving everyone a voice these days, they won\u2019t be shy about letting you know whether they love it or hate it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_know_that_a_good_reputation_is_key\"><\/span><strong>You know that a good reputation is key.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not all of us start out as entrepreneurs \u2013 most of us cut our teeth working for someone else. And along the way, we build up our reputations in our respective industries. This gets bruited about the longer you work \u2013 and can very well work for or against you. And it\u2019s key when you finally strike out on your own, because chances are, you will still be tapping the same contacts and clients \u2013 and when you don\u2019t have the clout of your former office any more, your reputation as a good worker who\u2019s pleasant to deal with will see you through. That said, a word to the wise \u2013 be very careful and try not to burn bridges with former employers or contacts. You never know who you might end up working with again in the future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_willing_to_learn_the_rules_so_you_know_how_to_break_them\"><\/span><strong>You\u2019re willing to learn the rules so you know how to break them.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As stated in the previous point, your former workplaces are where you learn the ropes of your chosen industry. While you\u2019re there, take every opportunity to learn the ins and outs of your field. What do you like about it? What is absolutely necessary and what isn\u2019t? Who are your most high-value clients, and who should you save for later investments? If you were boss, how would you improve your offerings? With a strong foundation grounded in the basics, you\u2019ll be able to pinpoint opportunities for your own business; be able to distinguish between the absolute must-have investments and the nice-to-have expenses, and allot your resources accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_have_to_be_able_to_tell_it_like_it_is\"><\/span><strong>You have to be able to tell it like it is.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That goes for your potential investors, your customers, but most importantly, yourself. You have to be able to be brutally honest with yourself if your business model or something in the mix isn\u2019t working. This way, you can cut losses as early as possible, or take the necessary steps to prevent you from being bogged down. But that said, don\u2019t forget to acknowledge yourself for the challenge you\u2019ve entered \u2013 every morning, you should be able to look yourself in the mirror and acknowledge the steps you\u2019re making in this journey which, let\u2019s face it \u2013 is is not for the faint of heart. But if one does their homework; has patience, temerity, creativity (not to mention a sense of humor!), time will show you just how fortune favors the bold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A famous restaurateur once told me, \u201cThe only real way to get rich is to be your own boss.\u201d With his being just one of many success stories that have mushroomed of late, today\u2019s economy is increasingly becoming anyone\u2019s playing field. 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