So many like to play “Entrepreneur” in Business Theatre. They want to be seen & talk Entrepreneurship to be part of the Entrepreneur community. Why? Apparently it’s cool. Why? Because so many have been sold on the idea of the sexiness of financial freedom & freedom of time. Well the real truth is that Entrepreneurship is painful for most and extremely fulfilling for some. The reality is that most are just not cut out to be entrepreneurs. Why? It’s always a dream that is always more beautiful till it gets ugly with the daily challenges, obstacles and difficulties that a real entrepreneur deals with. Human issues, operational issues, sales issues, cash flow issues, and a whole lot more issues that comes with real entrepreneurship. 90% of businesses fail within the first 5 years. Can you imagine how many fail within the first year? Well then again you could be the champion that is just so damn good at making shit happen.
So a little reminder, Entrepreneurship is not about just being seen at entrepreneur events to take pics especially if it’s the same people all the time. Building & growing real businesses requires real work and commitment. You have to meet and sell to people that do not know you. Why? You have real value that they want. And Yes that means fold up your sleeves to sell, lead, sell the vision, raise capital to grow, sell some more, hire, fire, sell some more, raise more capital, take heat from customers, strike partnerships, cut off incompetent partners, cut deals and sell even more for more growth while dealing with daily shit and making shit happen! Repeat and enjoy the process. I am grateful that I enjoy entrepreneurship as I am always curious to learn more daily and to find solutions for bigger problems. Why? The bigger the problem the bigger the opportunity for me to grow. And if it’s a big problem to solve most will probably not want or be able to do it. So that’s my opportunity. Just my 3 cents. Why 3 cents and not 2 cents? I am an entrepreneur and I decide what I want it to be. 😉🙏😎
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